Sunday marks Manchester City's last chance for a major trophy this season, and Pep Guardiola's boys should deliver at Wembley, a stadium that brings them so many special memories.
Although City's campaign has been one to forget, they can still save it if they lift the Cup. My Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City predictions break down why Omar Marmoush & Co. are well-positioned to beat Forest and seal a place in the FA Cup final.
Here are my latest free betting picks for April 27.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City picks and predictions
My best bet: Manchester City to win (-130 at TonyBet)
My analysis
Manchester City have won three of their last four games against Forest, scoring seven goals without conceding any in the process. In fact, since Forest returned to the Premier League, they only managed to draw once and win once in six contests.
This season, City beat Forest 3-0 in Manchester in December and fell 1-0 on the road in March. Since their loss in Nottingham, City's form has visibly improved. They have won five matches and drawn another two to help themselves reach the FA Cup semis and climb up to fourth in the Premier League table.
City have also scored at least two goals in six of their last seven matches, unlocking an impressive attacking potential. On the other hand, Forest lost two of their last three official games. Their form has been fluctuating, and that's good news for a City side that looks capable of returning to winning ways.
TonyBet has City winning after 90 minutes at -130, so I'll grab that ahead of Sunday's matchup in London.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City same-game parlay (SGP)
Manchester City to win
Omar Marmoush anytime goalscorer
Chris Wood 1+ shots on target
With City star striker Erling Haaland out for this match, the team will need to look elsewhere to find goals. Omar Marmoush hit the net in four of City's last six matches and looks in fine form ahead of his team's trip to Wembley.
To round up the return for this parlay, I'm backing Chris Wood to shoot on goal at least once against City. The 33-year-old has been on fire this season, scoring 19 times in 31 Premier League outings. Even forcing Ortega into a save will do for our SGP to deliver.
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Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City odds
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City live odds
 Nottingham Forest |
 Manchester City |
|
|---|---|---|
| +380 | Moneyline | -130 |
| +290 | Draw | +290 |
| Over 2.5 (-121) | Total | Under 2.5 (+102) |
Odds courtesy of TonyBet.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City opening odds
Moneyline: Nottingham Forest +380 | Manchester City -130
Draw: +290
Over/Under: Over 2.5 (-120) | Under 2.5 (+102)
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City side and Over/Under analysis
- There have been Under 2.5 goals in four of the last five matches between City and Forest.
- City have won three of their last four games against Forest. The Nottingham side hasn't scored a goal in any of those three matches.
- Forest have only won once in their last six games against City.
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City
| Location | Wembley Stadium, London, UK |
| Date | Sunday, 4-27-2025 |
| Time | 11:30 a.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
| Weather | 48°F and sunny with 86% humidity. |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City key injuries
Nottingham Forest: Ola Aina RB (Out), Neco Williams RB (Out), Ryan Yates CM (Out), Taiwo Awoniyi ST (Out).
Manchester City: Ederson GK (Out), John Stones CB (Out), Nathan Ake CB (Out), Rodri CM (Out), Erling Haaland ST (Out).
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