Nottingham Forest look to end their poor run of form in Sean Dyche’s first home league game in charge when they face an in-form Manchester United on Matchday 10 of the 2025-26 EPL season.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed prediction and betting odds for the November 1st matchup.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Match Preview
Nottingham Forest have endured a poor start to the 2025-26 campaign, winning only one of their nine league matches so far, which has left them in the relegation zone. The Tricky Trees finished seventh in the league last season and secured an European spot after a lengthy absence.
Club owner Evangelos Marinakis has dismissed two managers already this season, with former Burnley manager Sean Dyche coming in as the club’s third permanent manager after the departures of Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou.
Thank you for your support today, Reds. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AEEtfAA7wt
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) October 26, 2025
Manchester United, on the other hand, have picked up form after a poor start to life under Ruben Amorim. The club finished 15th in the league last season and began the new campaign in similar circumstances, winning only one of their first four matches.
However, tides have turned at the Red Devils, as the club have now won three consecutive league matches for the first time in over a year, with wins over Sunderland, Manchester United and Brighton.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record (Last five meetings)
- 01.04.2025 – Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United
- 07.12.2024 – Manchester United 2-3 Nottingham Forest
- 28.02.2024 – Nottingham Forest 0-1 Manchester United
- 30.12.2023 – Nottingham Forest 2-1 Manchester United
- 26.08.2023 – Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have held the upper hand in recent meetings between both sides, with three wins to Man United’s two.
The Tricky Trees also won both of their meetings last season and have won their last two home league games against the Red Devils.
Recent Form: Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are on a poor run of form and are currently in a battle to avoid relegation, as they currently occupy the 18th position in the league standings.
The Tricky Trees are without a win since the opening day 3-1 win over Brentford and have lost all their three home matches this season.
It ends in defeat. pic.twitter.com/t5catPtQef
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) October 26, 2025
Recent Form: Manchester United
Manchester United have improved in recent outings, winning four of their last five matches, including the last three.
The Red Devils have only won one of their last four away games and are without a clean sheet in all of their matches on the road this season.
And the Reds go marching ON, ON, ON! ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/e6JDwFJvbR
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 25, 2025
Player to Watch: Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest)
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a horror injury that ended his campaign in 2024-25, but has returned for his side’s last two league matches.
The 28-year-old is a big presence in the box and could cause problems for the Manchester United defence with his impressive linkup plays and pace.
Taiwo Awoniyi: Four Destinations for the Super Eagles forward
Best Betting Odds
Away (Manchester United) to Win or Draw – 1.37 (via1xBet)
Prediction
Manchester United will cause problems for Nottingham Forest with their intense press and have enough quality to get a favourable outcome from this clash.
