Man United vs. Nottingham Forest Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Picks (May 17)
- When: Sunday, May 17, 2026. 7:30 AM ET
- Where: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Man United vs. Nottingham Forest Preview
The penultimate round of matches in the English Premier League season is set for this weekend. Man United will be aiming to wrap up third spot in the standings when they face Nottingham Forest, who have already secured their top-flight status for another season.
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Man United Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 18-11-7
- Home Record: 12-3-3
- Road Record: 6-8-4
Michael Carrick has achieved his main target for the 2025-26 season, as Man United will return to the Champions League next season. The Red Devils have avoided defeat in their last four, and their form under their interim boss has been very reliable, with no side having picked up more points.
All eyes will be on Bruno Fernandes this weekend, as the Portuguese star will be attempting to tie the record for the most assists in an EPL season. So far, the United campaign has created 124 chances in the top-flight, which is the fourth-most on record.
Benjamin Sesko has enjoyed an excellent first season at United, scoring eleven EPL goals. Casemiro will make his final home start for the Red Devils before leaving at the end of the campaign.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Nottingham Forest Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 11-10-15
- Home Record: 4-7-7
- Road Record: 7-3-8
Vitor Pereira has also achieved his main target for the season with matches to spare, as Nottingham Forest’s top-flight status has been assured. The Tricky Trees showed good character last weekend, bouncing back from a humbling Europa League semi-final to hold Newcastle to a draw at the City Ground.
Forest’s overall league form is also hard to overlook, as they have avoided defeat in their last eight. That is their best unbeaten run in the top-flight since 1995-96. Morgan Gibbs-White has recorded five goal involvements in as many appearances against Man United.
However, the attacking midfielder is ruled out this weekend due to a head injury. Murillo and Callum Hudson-Odoi will also be unavailable at Old Trafford.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Sels (GK); Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Netz; Anderson, Dominguez; Bakwa, Jesus, Hutchinson; Wood
Head-to-Head Trends
- Man United are winless in their last four Premier League matches against Forest, losing three times over that period.
- Nottingham Forest recorded a 3-2 win on their last trip to Old Trafford, but they haven’t won on successive visits to the Theatre of Dreams since 1992.
Man United vs. Nottingham Forest Picks
There is likely to be a feel-good mood around Old Trafford on Sunday, as rumors are circulating that Carrick could be offered the full-time job at United. The hosts will be aiming to end on a positive note at home, and we could foresee them winning 3-0.
