Manchester United to win
United are heavy favorites at 1.60 odds with 62.5% probability. Their home form (4 wins in last 5) and head-to-head edge make this a safe pick over Forest's weak away record.
Welcome to Extratips! Get ready for an exciting Premier League showdown as Manchester United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on May 17, 2026, kicking off at 11:30. United aim to solidify their top-four push in the 2025/2026 season.
Key Odds Spotlight: Home win at 1.60 (62.5% implied chance) screams United dominance. Draw at 4.00 suggests value for a stalemate. Away win at 5.25 could tempt bold punters. Asian Handicap -1.0 for United at 2.02 looks solid too.
Standings & Motivation: United sit 4th with 65 points, chasing Champions League spots. Forest linger in 15th on 38 points, fighting relegation nerves.
Head-to-Head (Last 5): United won 2-1, 3-2; Forest shocked 1-0; draws 1-1, 0-0. United edge recent ties.
Recent Form: United's last 5 home: WWWDL (4 wins). Forest's last 5 away: LLWDD (1 win). United score freely at home.
United Strengths: Deadly attack (Rashford firing), solid defense, home crowd boost. Weaknesses: Occasional slips vs underdogs.
Forest Strengths: Counter-attacks, set-pieces. Weaknesses: Poor away record, leaky backline.
Key Factors: No major injuries reported. United's tactical tweaks under Ten Hag shine. Forest desperate but fatigued.
Unique Angles: 1. Forest's giant-killing history—can they repeat? Thrilling upset potential. 2. United's home fortress vs Forest's road woes. 3. Battle for survival vs Europe—high stakes drama.
Team Comparison: United superior in attack and home form; Forest resilient but lack firepower away.
Scenarios: 1. United cruise 2-0 (high likelihood). 2. Forest nick draw (medium). 3. High-scoring thriller (low).
United to edge it in a competitive affair. #MUFC #NFFC #PremierLeague
Total votes: 94
United are heavy favorites at 1.60 odds with 62.5% probability. Their home form (4 wins in last 5) and head-to-head edge make this a safe pick over Forest's weak away record.
BTS Yes at 1.66 has 60% implied chance. Recent H2H shows goals both ways (e.g., 2-1, 3-2), and Forest often scores on counters despite losses.
Over 2.5 at 1.61 with 62% probability fits United's attacking home games and leaky defenses in H2H. Combines perfectly with home win and BTS for a 3-1 type outcome.
Our picks
*Odds available at time of writing.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 71:27 | 85 | WWWWW | |
| 2 | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 77:35 | 78 | LDWWD | |
| 3 | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 69:50 | 71 | WWDWW | |
| 4 | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 56:49 | 65 | WWDLL | |
| 5 | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | +10 | 63:53 | 60 | DLDLW | |
| 6 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 58:54 | 57 | DDWWD | |
| 7 | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 42:48 | 54 | WWDDL | |
| 8 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 52:46 | 53 | LLWLW | |
| 9 | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +3 | 55:52 | 53 | DDLWL | |
| 10 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 | 58:52 | 52 | LWDLL | |
| 11 | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | -4 | 47:51 | 52 | WDLLW | |
| 12 | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | -2 | 53:55 | 49 | LWDWL | |
| 13 | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | -3 | 47:50 | 49 | LLDDL | |
| 14 | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | -7 | 49:56 | 47 | LWDWD | |
| 15 | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | -10 | 41:51 | 45 | LDLDL | |
| 16 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 | 48:51 | 44 | DLDWW | |
| 17 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | -9 | 48:57 | 41 | WLDWW | |
| 18 | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -19 | 46:65 | 39 | WLLLW | |
| 19 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | -37 | 38:75 | 22 | DLDLL | |
| 20 | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | -41 | 27:68 | 20 | DDLDL |