Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest prediction, odds, Premier League picks [5/17/2026]
Get Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest predictions for Premier League Sunday.

Premier League action continues on Sunday at 7:30 AM ET as Nottingham Forest locks horns with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced Premier League model projects Manchester United as the most likely winner of the Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's match, including best bets and picks.
Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest prediction: Who will win?
Our independent predictive model currently suggests a 58.0% chance of Manchester United winning, a 20.2% chance for Nottingham Forest, and a 21.8% chance of a draw.
Additionally, the 2.5-goal over/under has a 58% chance of going over, according to our model.
Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest odds
We have researched the best Premier League odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Moneyline
| Manchester United | Nottingham Forest | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| -155 | +425 | +320 |
Total Goals
| Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
|---|---|
| -163 | +130 |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Nottingham Forest | +425 |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 | +130 |
According to our best Premier League bets, the top play to make on this game is Nottingham Forest to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest: Correct score and BTTS predictions
The top three most likely final scores, according to our model, are listed below, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:
| Final Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| MUN 1-1 NFO | 10.2% |
| MUN 2-1 NFO | 9.9% |
| MUN 1-0 NFO | 9.7% |
When it comes to the both teams to score (BTTS) market, we project a 55.9% chance of both Manchester United and Nottingham Forest finding the net and a 44.1% chance that at least one doesn’t.
These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, which means the most likely correct score can differ from our predicted winner.
Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's Premier League matchup between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford is scheduled to start in the United States at 7:30 AM ET.
- Who: Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Time: 7:30 AM ET/4:30AM PT
- Venue: Old Trafford
Conclusion
According to our computer model, Manchester United has a 58.0% win probability on Sunday, Nottingham Forest has a 20.2% win probability, and there is a 21.8% chance that the game will end in a draw.
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