Detailed commentary on Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd, performance assessment and result prediction before the match takes place at 0:30 on December 31.
Man Utd is a guest at Nottingham Forest in the final match of the two teams in 2023. The “Red Devils” have just excited the fans after turning the situation around, defeating Aston Villa despite being 2 goals behind. However, coach Erik ten Hag’s team needs to be alert to continue bringing joy to the fans.
Comment on Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd
Man Utd can win or draw against strong opponents but lose miserably against lower-rated teams. Most recently, after holding Liverpool to a draw with a squad with many injured positions, they immediately lost 0-3 to Bournemouth. Then, when “Red Devils” fans thought that Bruno Fernandes and his teammates would lose miserably against Aston Villa, they won.
On the other side of the front line, Nottingham Forest begins to enter an important phase of the season. They have just appointed coach Nuno Santo, who left an impression when leading Wolverhampton. However, in this return to the Premier League, the Portuguese coach does not have a strong squad.
Coach Nuno Santo will have to find a way to “make ends meet”, accumulating every point towards the goal of relegation. The efforts of Nottingham Forest players were rewarded with 3 valuable points against Newcastle United and they need to promote what they did in the next match against Man Utd.
Nottingham Forest will play defense-counter-attack despite being the home team. Anthony Elanga had the opportunity to face his old team and this was 90 minutes in which the Swedish midfielder played with determination. He wants to prove that he is still more effective than the players given the opportunity at Man Utd. Next to Elanga is Wood, Gibbs-White or Hudson-Odoi.
Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd form
Nottingham Forest is in very bad form in the Premier League. They lost 4 matches, drew 1 match and won 1 match in the last 6 rounds. However, the victory a few days ago against Newcastle is bringing confidence to the home team.
Man Utd’s situation is not much better. The Red Devils won 2 matches, drew 1 match and lost 3 matches before meeting Nottingham Forest. The comeback against Aston Villa in round 19 is not a guarantee for Man Utd’s performance.
Nottingham Forest Force vs Man Utd
Nottingham Forest is missing a series of players due to injury such as Taiwo Awoniyi (groin muscle), Felipe (hamstring) and Serge Aurier (calf). Ibrahim Sangare will miss the match due to suspension. Willy Boly can return after his punishment.
Man Utd does not have the services of long-term “injured soldiers” Casemiro (thigh), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Mason Mount (calf), Harry Maguire (groin), Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo (knee). and Victor Lindelof. Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Sofyan Amrabat are all absent due to injuries of unknown severity.