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Man United vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League preview

Round 37 brings Manchester United back to Old Trafford to face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The matchup pits Michael Carrick’s side against Vítor Pereira’s visitors, with both managers leaning on familiar shapes, United in a 4-2-3-1 and Forest in a 4-4-2. The referee is Michael Salisbury, a familiar Premier League official. Lineups are not yet confirmed, but current data points to a few clear trends.

Projected lineups and Sofascore Rating leaders

United’s expected XI features Senne Lammens in goal, a back four of Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martínez and Luke Shaw, a double pivot of Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo, with Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha behind Bryan Mbeumo. Fernandes leads the United group by average Sofascore Rating at 7.55, with Casemiro at 7.22 and Martínez at 7.06.

Forest’s likely starters are Matz Sels, a back four of Neco Williams, Nikola Milenković, Jair and Luca Netz, a midfield four of Omari Hutchinson, Ryan Yates, Elliot Anderson and Nicolás Domínguez, plus a front two of Igor Jesus and Chris Wood. Elliot Anderson stands out with a 7.29 average Sofascore Rating, while Williams (6.91) and Milenković (6.81) anchor the defense.

Attacking trends to watch

United have scored 63 league goals from 556 shots, with 201 on target. They thrive inside the box, netting 51 in that zone, and have produced 98 big chances with 69 big chances created. Crossing volume is high at 613, with 27 percent accuracy, and they have struck the woodwork 19 times. They also pose a threat in transition, logging 40 fast breaks and 4 fast break goals.

Forest arrive with 45 goals from 450 shots, 147 on target. They have 61 big chances and 48 big chances created, with 275 shots coming inside the area. Their crossing volume is even higher at 792, though accuracy is lower at 21 percent, and they have hit the frame 6 times. Set pieces could matter, as Forest have won 186 corners compared to United’s 171.

Defensive profile and discipline

United have conceded 48 goals and kept 7 clean sheets, with 88 saves recorded. They win 52 percent of total duels and 51 percent in the air, but have 5 errors leading to goals. Forest have conceded 47 goals and kept 9 clean sheets, backed by 101 saves. Their duel win rate is just under 50 percent overall and 47 percent in aerials, with 8 errors leading to goals.

Discipline is tight on both sides. United have 60 yellows and 3 reds, committing 372 fouls and being flagged offside 52 times. Forest have 58 yellows and 1 red, with 391 fouls and 57 offsides. Shot prevention is similar, with United allowing 417 shots and Forest 460, and each side conceding around 150 shots on target against.

Referee and odds snapshot

Michael Salisbury has officiated 238 matches, issuing 780 yellow cards and 34 reds. His record hints at a steady hand with room for bookings if the midfield battles heat up.

Full-time odds point to United as favorites. The 1X2 market lists Home at 3/5, Draw at 16/5 and Away at 17/4. On the Asian handicap, United (-1) is priced at 1/1, with Forest (+1) at 17/20. As always, odds move, so check the latest on Sofascore.

How to follow on Sofascore

Track live momentum, player heat maps and every Sofascore Rating once the match kicks off. You can also compare passing accuracy, crossing success and big chances in real time. Old Trafford will supply the noise, Sofascore will supply the numbers.

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