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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Wednesday, 2 April
• Kick-Off Time: 06:45 AM GMT
• Venue: City Ground

The Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United game will be played on Wednesday, 2 April at the City Ground. The third-placed team will host the 13th-placed team in the Premier League.

Forest finished 17th in the Premier League last season, as they narrowly survived relegation, so it would be fair to say that not many people expected them to be sitting at the third spot in this season. The way Nuno Espirito Santos has turned around the situation is something really special.

The Reds have been nothing short of remarkable this term, boasting a record of 16 wins, six draws and seven defeats from 29 matches. They have 54 points on the table and are looking to book a European competition spot this season.

There is still a lot of work to do for Santos's side in the closing stages of the campaign. In their last game, they defeated Brighton in Penalties to enter the Semi-Finals of he FA Cup, despite Brighton playing at home Forest showed a lot of resilece and determination and deserved to go into the next rounds. Now, they will look to continue their form against United in the Premier League.

United played their last game before the international break, where they beat Leicester City by 3-0 and showed their dominance and quality on the pitch. The Red Devils also defeated Real Sociedad by 4-1 in the second leg of Europa League and now will take on Lyon in the Quarter-Finals. United will not be securing Champions League football this season through the Premier League, but winning the Europa League would definitely give them a seat in the UCL. They lost the reverse fixture against Forest this season and now will have a great chance of taking revenge. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Chris Wood and Morgan Gibbs-White are doubtful for the upcoming fixture for the home side. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Manchester United Team News

Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Ayden Heaven and Jonny Evans are all injured for the Red Devils. The rest of the players are fit to play on Wednesday.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Predicted Lineups

Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Sels

Defenders: Aina, Nicolas Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams

Midfielders: Ryan Yates, Elliot Andersen

Forwards: Nicolas Dominguez, Elanga, Danilo, Awoniyi

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Onana

Defenders: de Ligt, Lindelof, Harry Amass

Midfielders: Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte, Diego Dalot

Forwards: Alejandro Garnacho, Eriksen, Rasmus Hojlund

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record

Key Players to Watch in Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

Murillo (Nottingham Forest)

Despite Forest often playing in a deep block and regularly ceding possession, Murillo is still able to show what a weapon he is with the ball. Strong, balanced, powerful and resistant to pressure, he's been an asset for Forest in their attempts to beat the press too, with his ambition and flamboyance giving his team another dimension.

He can progress the ball very well and always looks for a vertical option in his game. His partnership with Milenkovic is one of the best centre-back partnerships of this season.

There has been no occasion where he's dismantled opponents with his passing mastery. His influence in the game is very impressive, and he has already attracted much interest from top clubs. He has played 28 matches in which he has scored a goal and have got five yellow cards.

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Despite facing a lot of criticism from fans and pundits, Bruno Fernandes is proving everyone wrong with his performance on the pitch. He is a leader on and off the pitch who does his duty in each and every match in which he plays. For Reuben Amorim, he is a key player in his setup who can score goals as well as provide assists. Fernanades is a very smart and intelligent player who can make a difference on the pitch.

United are having an awful season, but Fernanades has been a bright spot for them. He is effective in both deeper and wider positions on the field. Surely, his role will be very important against Forests's low block. In 28 games, he has scored eight goals and provided nine assists.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United Prediction

In the last few fixtures, Forest has been the better side, and United have struggled against them a lot. This time when both teams face against each other, Forest are in better form and will be full of confidence as they will have the home advantage. This will be a tight and competitive fixture for sure but most probably, the home side will win and will take all three points.

Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Manchester United

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