Manchester City (7-0-2) at Nottingham Forest (1-3-5): prediction and pick

Manchester City are slight favorites in what looks like a close game at 56% to win (MNC -145). Our predicted score is Manchester City 1.5, Nottingham Forest 1.0 (average goals), against a betting total of 2.5. Nottingham Forest come in cold, 0-5 in their last 5.

Fair odds: Manchester City -125, Nottingham Forest +379. Built from the betting line with the sportsbook's cut removed.

Predicted score: Manchester City 1.5, Nottingham Forest 1.0 (average goals)

Spread: MNC -145

Total: 2.5

Moneyline: Manchester City -145, Nottingham Forest +350

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• Nottingham Forest: 0-5 in the last 5 (L D L L L, most recent first)
• Manchester City: 3-2 in the last 5 (L W L W W, most recent first)

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