Nottingham Forest’s home match against Manchester City on Saturday, 27 December offers a measured contrast between a side battling to establish stability and one again involved at the sharp end of the Premier League table. The game is scheduled for a 12.30pm kick-off at the City Ground, forming part of the early televised offering in the post-Christmas round of fixtures.
Forest reach the festive period in the lower half of the table, sitting 17th and still searching for sustained consistency despite some competitive performances. Their season has been marked by tight matches and narrow margins, with a squad featuring a number of recent additions trying to find rhythm in league and European commitments.
City, by contrast, arrive in familiar contention near the top, having used a strong December to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. High-scoring wins over Fulham, Sunderland and Crystal Palace in recent weeks have underlined both their attacking depth and Erling Haaland’s ongoing influence in front of goal.
At the City Ground, Forest are expected to prioritise compactness and discipline, using the energy of their midfield and wide players to break when opportunities arise. City are likely to dominate possession and territory, and they'll hope to unlock a stubborn Forest team.
With that in mind, we've picked out a 48/1 mega bet builder tip for Saturday's game. Scroll down to see our selections!
