Nottingham take on the visitors Manchester City in the round 28 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, March 8th at City Ground (Nottingham).
Forest has already given its fans plenty to cheer about in recent years. Steve Cooper unexpectedly led the team back to the Premier League and managed to keep them there. A year ago, the Welshman was replaced by Nuno Espírito Santo, who successfully steered the club to survival despite a points deduction for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. Now, the Portuguese manager is making waves across English football. His side enters spring sitting in third place, a position no one could have predicted at the start of the campaign. However, recent weeks have seen a noticeable dip in form, with no wins in their last three league matches. They also struggled in the FA Cup against Ipswich Town, managing only a draw before advancing on penalties. The team’s defensive vulnerabilities have become more apparent, conceding five goals in their last three games, which raises concerns ahead of this fixture.
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Manchester City is the complete opposite of its opponent right now. The Citizens have collapsed as unexpectedly and dramatically as their opponents have risen. The reigning treble winners, who started the season by lifting yet another Community Shield, lost their way in the fall—especially after Rodri’s serious injury. In the Champions League, they barely scraped through the group stage, securing a spot in the knockouts only thanks to a comeback 3-1 win against Club Brugge on the final matchday. However, they were swiftly eliminated by Real Madrid, losing both legs. Their EFL Cup run ended early, and even in the Premier League—despite spending a world-record €200+ million in January—they suffered defeats to Arsenal and Liverpool. Thanks to Chelsea’s slip-up and a solitary Haaland goal against Tottenham, they managed to climb back into the top four by the end of winter. The FA Cup remains their only realistic shot at silverware, though even there, they showed vulnerability, conceding first before eventually overcoming giant-killers Plymouth 3-1. Adding to their woes, City has failed to keep a clean sheet in five consecutive matches.
Since Forest's return to the Premier League, these sides have faced off five times. While one match ended in a draw, Guardiola’s team won all the others without conceding a goal, including a commanding 3-0 victory in December. People still believe in the champions, but they are clearly struggling, while Forest is having a breakout season. Not necessarily at their absolute best right now, but overall, they have momentum. A resilient performance could see them avoid defeat in this matchup.
Prediction for the match: Nottingham not to lose (1X).
