Published Dec 23, 4:38am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 23, 4:38am ET
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The festive soccer action continues on Dec 27, as the City Ground hosts the clash between Nottingham Forest and Man City. Find the odds and picks here.
Nottingham Forest have easily and quickly put a gap between themselves and the relegation places in the Premier League standings. A shock win over City could put them on the verge of the top half of the standings.
Man City’s form has been electric in recent months, winning each of their last seven across all competitions. Their attacking players could once again prove to be the difference-maker in Nottingham.
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| Nottingham Forest | +400 |
| The Draw | +340 |
| Man City | -165 |
The alarm bells were ringing at the City Ground a couple of months ago, as Nottingham Forest appeared to be sleep walking back into the Championship.
However, Sean Dyche’s arrival at the club has transformed their fortunes, winning three of their last five. Forest now sit clear of the relegation places, and they could move further up the standings if they can upset the odds on Saturday.
Forest have won three of their eight fixtures at the City Ground this season, scoring an impressive 1.38 goals per game. However, they have also allowed a lofty average of 1.63 goals per game.
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Pep Guardiola’s Man City are well within touching distance of the top spot in the Premier League standings at this stage of the campaign. City have won their last five in the EPL, and they have the best offensive record in the competition.
Erling Haaland scored twice in last weekend’s routine win over West Ham, taking his tally for the campaign to a staggering 19 goals in 17 games.
However, the majority of City’s issues have come on the road this season, losing three of their games away from the Etihad. But, they have still averaged a lofty 2.00 goals per game.
| TOTAL | Nottingham Forest | Man City | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Goals | 26 | 9 | 17 |
Man City’s recent form is incredibly challenging to overlook. Forest’s performance levels have improved under Dyche, but the visitors look to have the better claims of winning maximum points at the City Ground on Saturday.
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Pick
Man City (-165)
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