Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction 23.09.2023

• Competition: England - Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 23rd, September 2023
• Kickoff: 15:00 UK/16.00 CEST
• Venue: Etihad Stadium (Manchester)

Manchester City is looking to keep their 100% season start intact when they face Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium in the sixth Premier League round.

Manchester City initiated their mission to safeguard the Champions League crown in impressive fashion midweek, as they outclassed the Serbian giants, Red Star, with a 3-1 win. Pep Guardiola and his team not only aim to defend last season's titles but also aspire to set a new record in English football by securing four consecutive Premier League titles, something that has not been achieved by anyone so far. They are currently on the right track, comfortably leading the EPL table with a max of 15 points from five rounds, which is two points ahead of Tottenham, Liverpool, and Arsenal.

Concerning the away team, Nottingham made their Premier League comeback as newcomers last season and faced the daunting task of preserving their top-flight status, ultimately concluding the campaign in 16th position with a four-point advantage over the teams that suffered relegation. Despite pessimistic predictions before the season started, the Tricky Trees have shown promising signs and currently sit in eighth place with a respectable seven points. A strong testament to their progress compared to last season is that they have achieved two victories in the first five matches, whereas it took them as many as 12 games last year to reach the same number of wins.

Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips : City & Over 2.5

The discussion about the winner of this encounter is almost unnecessary; instead, everyone is wondering how many times the ball will end up in Nottingham's net. In their own backyard, the Citizens are simply unrivaled and represent a true punitive expedition, accumulating an incredible 20 consecutive victories across all competitions. What's even more impressive, Guardiola's machines have managed to find the opponent's net at least three times in 15 clashes during their winning streak, so Haaland and his teammates are ready to once again showcase their attacking prowess.

Considering the potential fatigue of City following their midweek European clash, Nottingham will attempt to create a sensation this weekend, although their chances are close to zero. Tricky Trees have indeed showcased incredible attacking ability, finding the net in every one of the opening five rounds, including visits to Premier League heavyweights Arsenal (1-2), Man. United (2-3), and Chelsea (1-0). They will fancy their chances of breaching Ederson's goal, as he's gone four matches without a clean sheet. 

However, their last visit to the Etihad Stadium is not a pleasant memory, as City thrashed them 6-0, and this time around, we don't expect them to fare much better. Even if they manage to light up the scoreboard, defending against City's ruthless attack is almost impossible, so we anticipate an ultra-offensive game with at least three goals and a home win.