Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

In Premier League action, Manchester United met Nottingham Forest on May 17. Manchester United emerged victorious with a 3-2 win.

The scoreline opened on the 5th minute when Luke Shaw converted the chance, tipping the balance in Manchester United's favor. Morato, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Morgan Gibbs-White added to the score, bringing the match to a 3-2 conclusion.

Anticipation reaches a fever pitch as the upcoming match sees Manchester United and Nottingham Forest renew their battle, 7 months after their previous Premier League encounter which ended in a draw 2-2. Manchester United come into the match following a draw against Sunderland on May 9 in the Premier League, extending their unbeaten streak to four matches. Correcting defensive vulnerabilities could be their ticket to improved performances, considering they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last five home matches.

Nottingham Forest approach this game after a draw with Newcastle United on May 10. They've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, with goals conceded across three consecutive matches.

This Premier League match offers a platform for Manchester United and Nottingham Forest’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Manchester United’s attacking options, with Michael Carrick at the helm, have been bolstered by Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Premier League, Sesko has been Manchester United’s standout scorer with eleven goals, with Fernandes leading their creative tally in the league with twenty assists. Manchester United have also relied on Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest’s top finisher Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under the tactical direction of Vitor Pereira, remains effective. Gibbs-White leads Nottingham Forest’s scoring charts in Premier League this season with thirteen goals, while also leading the team in assists, having set up four goals this campaign. Nottingham Forest’s offense has also been strengthened by Callum Hudson-Odoi, Elliot Anderson and Omari Hutchinson, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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AI Prediction

The AI gives an initial outlook on Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest before the match, then monitors the contest and updates its forecast in real time as the minutes tick by. As for this match-up, the pre-match projection was spot on - it pointed to Manchester United's win. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Manchester United’s victory had the highest chance, at 50%, while a draw was at 31% and Nottingham Forest’s victory was at 19%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Manchester United - Nottingham Forest in real time.

Manchester United kicked off the game with Senne Lammens, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro who got substituted by Mason Mount on the 81st minute, Matheus Cunha who got substituted by Patrick Dorgu on the 80th minute, Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo who got substituted by Joshua Zirkzee on the 80th minute as starters, with Altay Bayindir, Noussair Mazraoui, Tyrell Malacia, Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee on the bench.

Nottingham Forest's starting eleven were Matz Sels, Luca Netz who got substituted by Jair Cunha on the 84th minute, Morato, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams, Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson, Nicolas Dominguez who got substituted by Ibrahim Sangare on the 70th minute, Omari Hutchinson who got substituted by Dilane Bakwa on the 70th minute, Chris Wood who got substituted by Taiwo Awoniyi on the 70th minute and Igor Jesus who got substituted by James Mcatee on the 84th minute, with John Victor, Stefan Ortega, Jair Cunha, Zach Abbott, Dilane Bakwa, Ibrahim Sangare, James Mcatee, Ryan Yates and Taiwo Awoniyi on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 4.01 - 1.58
• Ball Possession: 49 - 51
• Big Scoring Chances: 6 - 3
• Total Attempts: 29 - 11
• Shots On Target: 8 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 12 - 3
• Shots in the Box: 21 - 11
• Shots from Outside the Box: 8 - 1
• Woodwork Hits: 2 - 0
• Fouls: 11 - 5
• Corners: 7 - 6
• Throw-Ins: 13 - 20
• Saves: 2 - 5
• Free Kicks: 5 - 11
• Offsides: 0 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 134 - 109
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 107 - 75
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 45 - 24
• Tackles: 15 - 20
• Completed Tackles: 8 - 13
• Total Crosses: 16 - 20
• Successful Crosses: 7 - 6
• Interceptions: 10 - 10
• Clearances: 32 - 19

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Casemiro, Luke Shaw and Elliot Anderson were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since December 2023, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Manchester United have won once, Nottingham Forest three times, and one game ended in draw. Their latest meeting occurred on November 1, 2025, during the Premier League of England, finishing in a 2-2 draw. In total, Manchester United have managed six goals in these five meetings, compared to Nottingham Forest's eight. So, overall, Nottingham Forest have the edge in head-to-head matches against Manchester United in their recent history.

Manchester United have won nineteen of their 37 matches in Premier League this season, with eleven draws and seven defeats, netting 66 goals (1.78 per match) and conceding 50 (1.35 per match). Nottingham Forest have played 37 matches in Premier League, with eleven wins, ten draws, and sixteen losses this season, scoring 47 goals, averaging 1.27 per match, while conceding 50, an average of 1.35 per match.

Recent Form

Manchester United are coming off a draw in their last match against Sunderland, while Nottingham Forest played their last match against Newcastle United, which ended in a draw. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Manchester United have claimed ten victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn six times, while Nottingham Forest have won eight of their last twenty matches, losing six and drawing six.

Live Standings

As always, England Premier League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Manchester United are currently 3rd in the table with 68 points from 37 matches, while Nottingham Forest sit 16th with 43 points from 37 matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in real time. You can watch the goals by Luke Shaw, Morato, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Morgan Gibbs-White as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Manchester United - Nottingham Forest are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.