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

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's Premier League match between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest, forming part of our Premier League predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model indicates a 58.3% chance of Manchester United winning, a 20.2% chance for Nottingham Forest, and a 21.6% chance of a draw.

Additionally, the over/under total of 2.5 goals has a 59% 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
-160	+420	+333

Total Goals

Over 2.5	Under 2.5
-188	+150

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	+420
Total Goals	Under 2.5	+150

According to our Premier League best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 2.5 total goals.

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

Here are the top three most likely final scores according to our model, with a 1-1 draw being the most probable:

Final Score	Probability
MUN 1-1 NFO	10%
MUN 2-1 NFO	9.9%
MUN 1-0 NFO	9.3%

When it comes to the both teams to score (BTTS) market, we project a 56.8% chance of both sides finding the net and a 43.2% chance that at least one doesn’t.

These predictions are based on each team's average score according to our machine learning model, meaning 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 action between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford is scheduled to begin in the USA 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 58.3% win probability on Sunday, Nottingham Forest has a 20.2% win probability, and there is a 21.6% chance that the game will end in a draw.

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