# Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, Lineups, and How to Watch — Old Trafford’s Final Curtain Call of the Season

URL: https://technosports.co.in/manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-preview/  
Published: 2026-05-17  
Updated: 2026-05-17  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Two teams who’ve already achieved their season goals, yet both have plenty to play for. Old Trafford’s final home game of 2025–26 promises attacking football, emotional moments — and possibly a Bruno Fernandes assist record. What more could you want on a Sunday afternoon?

## Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Match Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Match | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest |
| Competition | Premier League 2025–26 (Matchday 37) |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 12:30 PM BST / 5:00 PM IST / 7:30 AM ET |

### How to Watch

The match is televised live in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Main Event from 12:00 BST. Subscribers can also stream the action online via the Sky Go app. Indian fans can follow via FanCode. For live scores and match updates, visit [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in). [The Football Faithful](https://thefootballfaithful.com/nottingham-forest-xi-vs-manchester-united-predicted-lineup-and-team-news/)

### The Stakes: More Than Meets the Eye

Manchester United can secure a third-placed finish in the Premier League with a win, sitting six points clear of fourth-placed Liverpool with two games remaining. The club now looks set to make Michael Carrick their permanent manager.

![](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/05/manuut-1024x576.webp)

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest extended their unbeaten run to eight Premier League matches with a 1-1 draw against Newcastle — their longest such run in a league campaign since the 1995–96 season. Remarkably, Forest have won their last three away league games by an aggregate score of 11-1. [Sports Mole](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-utd/preview/man-utd-vs-nottm-forest-prediction-team-news-lineups_597579.html)

There’s also a personal milestone on the line: Bruno Fernandes has 19 top-flight assists this season and is just one away from equalling the Premier League’s all-time single-season record. [Sports Mole](https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-utd/preview/man-utd-vs-nottm-forest-prediction-team-news-lineups_597579.html)

### Team News & Key Absences

Matthijs de Ligt remains out for Manchester United with a back injury, while Benjamin Sesko is a doubt with a shin problem. Joshua Zirkzee is likely to start up front in his absence.

For Forest, Murillo and Ola Aina are unlikely to feature, while Morgan Gibbs-White — who suffered a nasty head injury against Chelsea — is training in a protective mask and could feature. Dan Ndoye and Ibrahim Sangaré are also in contention to return.

### Predicted Lineups

**Man United (4-2-3-1):** Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/soccer/man-utd-vs-nottingham-forest-preview-predictions-lineups-5-17-26)

**Nottingham Forest (4-4-1-1):** Sels; Cunha, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Anderson, Yates; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Awoniyi. [The Football Faithful](https://thefootballfaithful.com/nottingham-forest-xi-vs-manchester-united-predicted-lineup-and-team-news/)

### Head-to-Head & Prediction

Ten out of the last twelve [Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premier_League) clashes between these teams have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Expect an open, entertaining game with United’s home advantage proving decisive. [Dailysports](https://dailysports.net/predictions/manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest-prediction-h2h-and-probable-lineups-17052026/)

**Prediction: Manchester United 2–1 Nottingham Forest**

## FAQs

### **Q: What time does Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest kick off and where can I watch it?**

The match kicks off at 12:30 PM BST / 5:00 PM IST on May 17, 2026. UK viewers can watch live on Sky Sports Main Event, with Indian fans able to stream on FanCode.

### **Q: What is at stake for Manchester United in their home game against Nottingham Forest?**

United can cement third place in the Premier League standings, while manager Michael Carrick is also expected to be confirmed permanently in the role — making it a doubly significant afternoon at Old Trafford.