Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
9 competitive meetings since 2022 · Premier League, FA Cup
Head-to-head summary
Manchester City have dominated this fixture since the 2022/23 season, winning 6 of the 9 competitive meetings between the clubs. Nottingham Forest have managed just 1 win alongside 2 draws in that spell. City are unbeaten in home matches against Forest with 3 wins and 1 draw from 4 played, while Forest took their solitary victory on home soil in a 1–0 win on 8 March 2025. City have scored 20 goals compared to 5 for Forest.
Recent fixtures show a competitive edge, though Manchester City still hold the upper hand. Their longest streak was 3 wins in a row from September 2023 to December 2024, including a 3–0 home win. Nottingham Forest ended a long wait by winning 1–0 on 8 March 2025, but City responded with a 0–2 away win in the FA Cup semi-finals in April 2025. The last two encounters produced a 1–2 win for City at Forest in December 2025 and a 2–2 draw in March 2026.
Low-scoring halves are common early on, with 56% of goals scored after the break and an average of 1.22 goals in the first half compared to 1.56 in the second half. Both teams scored in 3 of 9 matches, while over 1.5 goals occurred in 8 of 9 games. City kept 5 clean sheets across the 9 meetings. Forest were behind at half-time 7 times, avoiding defeat on 2 occasions, whereas City were never behind at half-time. Manchester City 2–0 Nottingham Forest is the most common scoreline, occurring 3 times.
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What the head-to-head says about this meeting
Manchester City enter this Matchday 10 fixture sitting 1st in the Premier League with 21 points from 9 games, despite coming off a 0–1 loss to Brighton. Nottingham Forest occupy 19th place with 6 points from 9 games after a 2–0 defeat against Brentford. In home matches against City, Forest have recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in 5 played. With City undefeated at half-time in all 9 meetings since the 2022/23 season, Forest face a stern challenge at the City Ground.
Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Manchester City | Draw | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City ahead at HT | 556% | 222% | 0 |
| Level at HT | 111% | 0 | 111% |
| Nottingham Forest ahead at HT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 5 of 7 times (71%).
Trailed at the break 7 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Manchester City 2–0 Nottingham Forest 3× · 33%
- Manchester City 2–2 Nottingham Forest 1× · 11%
- Manchester City 2–1 Nottingham Forest 1× · 11%
- Manchester City 0–1 Nottingham Forest 1× · 11%
- Manchester City 3–0 Nottingham Forest 1× · 11%
- Manchester City 1–1 Nottingham Forest 1× · 11%
Home and away record
When Manchester City play at home (4 games)
Manchester City 3 · Draws 1 · Nottingham Forest 0
When Nottingham Forest play at home (5 games)
Manchester City 3 · Draws 1 · Nottingham Forest 1
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Manchester City | Draws | Nottingham Forest | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
| FA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Last Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2–2HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–2HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | FA Cup · Semi-finals | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 28 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Manchester City | 2–0HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 6 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 24 | |
| Manchester City | 6–0HT 3–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 5 |
Premier League
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 2–2HT 1–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 29 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–2HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 18 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–0HT 0–0 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 28 | |
| Manchester City | 3–0HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 14 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 35 | |
| Manchester City | 2–0HT 2–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 6 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 1–1HT 0–1 | Manchester City | Premier League · Matchday 24 | |
| Manchester City | 6–0HT 3–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League · Matchday 5 |
Cups & Europe
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 0–2HT 0–1 | Manchester City | FA Cup · Semi-finals |
Records
31 Aug 2022 · Premier League · Etihad Stadium
8 Mar 2025 · Premier League · The City Ground
Manchester City 6–0 Nottingham Forest (Aug 2022)
Sep 2023 – Dec 2024
Current form
Manchester City
- L
- D
- L
- W
- W
2nd in Premier League · 21 pts from 9 games. Last: Manchester City 0–1 Brighton (Premier League).
Nottingham Forest
- L
- D
- L
- L
- L
19th in Premier League · 6 pts from 9 games. Last: Brentford 2–0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League).
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest FAQ
Who has won more Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest matches?
Manchester City have won more: 6 wins to Nottingham Forest's 1, with 2 draws, from 9 competitive meetings since the 2022/23 season.
What was the last Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest result?
Manchester City 2–2 Nottingham Forest, played on 4 March 2026 (Premier League).
How many goals are scored in Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest games?
The fixture averages 2.78 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 44% of meetings and both teams scored in 33%.
What is the most common score in Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest?
Manchester City 2–0 Nottingham Forest, which has happened 3 times in 9 meetings since the 2022/23 season.
What is the biggest win in Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest history?
In our records (since the 2022/23 season) the biggest margin is Manchester City 6–0 Nottingham Forest, on 31 August 2022 (Premier League).
When do Manchester City and Nottingham Forest play next?
Nottingham Forest host Manchester City on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 17:30 UTC (Premier League).
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