The head-to-head history for Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City in the last 5 matches clearly shows that Pep Guardiola’s side has dominated the Tricky Trees.
Nottingham Forest hosts Manchester City at City Ground in Round 18 of the Premier League on Saturday, 27 December 2025. The game kicks off at 14:30 (SAST).
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City: Head to Head
According to Nottingham Forest and Manchester City’s head-to-head results, Man City has convincingly defeated the Tricky Trees in four of their last five matches.
Sean Dyche’s side has won only one of their previous five encounters with Manchester City, keeping only one clean sheet. The Cityzens have scored nine goals against Nottingham in their last five encounters, conceding only one goal.
City has not only been clinical in front of goal when playing against the Tricky Trees, but they’ve also been perfect in defence, keeping four clean sheets. With four wins in the past five encounters, City comes to the match as clear favourites.
SportPurse zooms in on the head-to-head results of the last five matches between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, from 2023 to 2025.
Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City
Manchester City brushed aside Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on 27 April 2025.
Rico Lewis, assisted by Mateo Kovacic, opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a dream start. Josko Gvardiol doubled City’s score in the 51st minute, assisted by Omar Marmoush.
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City
Nottingham Forest edged Manchester City 1-0 in a Premier League clash at City Ground on 8 March 2025. Callum Hudson-Odoi’s late goal ensured that Nottingham secured three vital points in the match.
Hudson-Odoi scored in the 83rd minute with the assistance of Morgan Gibbs-White. Despite enjoying a 69% ball possession, City players were not clinical in front of goal.
Out of Man City’s 14 shots, only three efforts were on target. Nottingham’s keeper Matz Sels was equal to the task, saving all of his opponents’ shots that were on target.
Manchester City 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Manchester City thrashed Nottingham Forest 3-0 in a Premier League thriller at the Etihad Stadium on 4 December 2024. Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku each scored and assisted in the showdown.
Bernardo Silva opened the scoring in the 8th minute, assisted by De Bruyne. De Bruyne, who has transferred to Napoli, then made it 2-0 in the 31st minute, assisted by Doku.
Doku then extended Man City’s lead in the 57th minute with the assistance of Erling Haaland. Three goals and three points in the bag for Pep Guardiola’s side!
Nottingham Forest 0-2 Manchester City
Manchester City defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 in another Premier League clash at City Ground on 28 April 2024. Kevin De Bruyne registered two assists in the game.
De Bruyne assisted Josko Gvardiol when he opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. The Belgian midfielder also assisted Erling Haaland when he doubled City’s lead in the 71st minute.
Haaland had been on the pitch for less than 10 minutes when he scored. He had replaced Jack Grealish in the 62nd minute.
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Manchester City 2-0 Nottingham Forest
10-man Manchester City thrashed Nottingham 2-0 in a thrilling Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on 23 September 2023. City’s two early goals helped them secure maximum points at home.
Phil Foden opened the scoring in the 7th minute, assisted by Kyle Walker. Erling Haaland doubled City’s score in the 14th minute with the assistance of Matheus Nunes.
Manchester City played the second half with a man down after Rodri was shown a red card for bad behaviour in the 46th minute.
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