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

URL: https://technosports.co.in/manchester-united-vs-nottingham-forest/  
Published: 2026-05-10  
Updated: 2026-05-10  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Manchester United’s final home game of the 2025–26 Premier League season is against a Nottingham Forest side that has been one of the stories of the campaign. With United pushing for a top-three finish and Forest battling to secure survival, this Sunday clash at Old Trafford carries genuine weight at both ends of the table. Don’t sleep on this one.

### Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest: Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Match | Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest |
| Competition | Premier League 2025–26, Matchday 37 |
| Venue | Old Trafford, Manchester, England |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 17, 2026 – 12:30 PM BST |
| Time (GMT) | Sunday, May 17 – 11:30 AM UTC |
| Time (IST) | Sunday, May 17 – 5:00 PM IST |
| PL Standing | Man United: 3rd |
| How to Watch (UK) | Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Go |

### The Story Behind This Fixture

Manchester United’s final home match of the season was pencilled in for Sunday, May 17 at 12:30 BST, broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK — though an alternative slot of Friday, May 15 at 20:00 BST was proposed should Forest reach the UEFA Europa League final, to give them time to prepare for the showpiece in Istanbul. [Fandom](https://fortnite.fandom.com/wiki/Chapter_7:_Season_2)

![Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/achsiu.webp)

Manchester United currently rank 3rd in the Premier League, while Nottingham Forest sit 16th. For United, Champions League qualification is the prize. For Forest, it’s about staying in the division — high stakes on both sides of the pitch. [Fandom](https://fortnite.fandom.com/wiki/Seven_Power_Gloves)

For more Premier League coverage and match previews, check our [football section at TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/).

### Team News & Injuries

| Team | Absentees |
| --- | --- |
| Manchester United | Bryan Mbeumo (injury), Leny Yoro (injury), Patrick Dorgu (injury), Matthijs de Ligt (injury) |
| Nottingham Forest | TBC — Morgan Gibbs-White (face, doubt), Murillo (unspecified) |

Manchester United will be without Bryan Mbeumo, Leny Yoro, Patrick Dorgu, and Matthijs de Ligt through injury ahead of this clash. Losing Mbeumo is a significant blow — the winger has been one of United’s brightest sparks since his arrival. Forest, meanwhile, carry fitness concerns of their own with key players facing late assessments.

### Predicted Lineups

**Manchester United (4-2-3-1):** Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot; Ugarte, Mainoo; Fernandes, Eriksen, Rashford; Hojlund

**Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):** Sels; N. Williams, Milenkovic, Cunha, Netz; Yates, Dominguez; Bakwa, Jesus, McAtee; Awoniyi

### Head-to-Head

In recent Premier League history between these two sides, Manchester United hold the edge with 6 wins to Nottingham Forest’s 3, with 1 draw from the last 10 meetings.

[Nottingham Forest](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_Forest_F.C.) are, of course, one of English football’s great historic clubs — European Cup winners in 1979 and 1980. Their return to the top flight has been hard-fought, and they won’t surrender their place easily.

### Win Probability & Prediction

Based on 10,000 data-driven simulations, Manchester United have a 58.0% chance of winning, Nottingham Forest a 20.3% chance, with the draw sitting at 21.7%. [Fandom](https://fortnite.fandom.com/wiki/Live_Events)

United at home, with a top-three spot on the line and Old Trafford roaring — the numbers back them. **Prediction: Manchester United 2–0 Nottingham Forest.**

### How to Watch

- **UK:** Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Go / NOW TV
- **USA:** USA Network / Peacock / NBC Sports App
- **India:** Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar
- **Global:** Check local broadcaster listings

### FAQs

### **Q. What time does Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest kick off in India on May 17, 2026?**

 The Premier League match kicks off at 12:30 PM BST on Sunday, May 17 — Indian fans can watch it live at **5:00 PM IST** on the same day on Star Sports or Disney+ Hotstar.

### **Q. Could the Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest match be moved from May 17?**

 Yes — an alternative kickoff slot of Friday, May 15 at 20:00 BST has been proposed if Nottingham Forest reach the UEFA Europa League final, to give Forest sufficient preparation time for Istanbul.