Manchester Utd vs Nottingham Prediction & Betting Tips (26 August)

Very quickly taken out of the title race last year, Manchester United then found the right fuel after the World Cup to finally win 3rd place in the Premier League. Coach Erik ten Hag needed a few weeks to impose his mark. The Mancunian formation hopes to show more regularity this season but the start of the championship raises questions.

To start, the Red Devils had all the trouble to beat Wolverhampton 1-0 at home. Last weekend, they realized some shortcomings by losing on the lawn of Tottenham after a tasteless 2-0 performance.

Just arrived at the club for a large sum, the Danish striker Hojlund (ex-Atalanta) was injured quite seriously and should miss the next few weeks of competition. We also find in the infirmary the left side Malacia and the substitutes Heaton, Mainoo and Diallo. Finally, excluded from the group for several months because of his legal troubles, the former jewel Greenwood has been released from his contract. Forwards Bruno Fernandes and Rashford are Manchester United's attacking spearheads. On the other hand, only defender Varane has scored so far. In addition to striker Hojlund, the Red Devils have recruited goalkeeper Onana (ex-Inter) and midfielder Mount (ex-Chelsea). Trained at Manchester United, the defense veteran Evans (35, ex-Leicester) arrived free. In the direction of departures, the promising Swedish winger Elanga (Nottingham Forest) left the club as did goalkeeper De Gea and midfielder Fred (Fenerbahce). Ditto for Austrian midfielder Sabitzer and Dutch striker Weghorst, whose loans were inconclusive. For Nottingham Forest, important defender Felipe, long-time absentee Richards and substitute keeper Hennessey are still not recovered from their physical glitches.

Already a scorer on the first day, Nigerian striker Awoniyi, the club's top scorer last year, did it again against Sheffield United. His replacement Wood also opened his goal counter. In support, should take place the important Gibbs-White and Johnson. This summer, Arsenal substitute goalkeeper Matt Turner arrived to take Navas' place back at PSG after his 6-month loan spell. In terms of other departures, rotation striker Sam Surridge (1 goal in 20 games last year) joined MLS while goalkeeper Dean Henderson returned to his club after his loan ended. This is also the case for Lodi who has since joined OM. The experienced André Ayew, Jesse Lingard and Collback were not retained. The club, on the other hand, broke the piggy bank to attract the Swedish international, Elanga (ex-Manchester United). In addition, the Nigerian side Ola Aina (ex-Torino) arrived free.