Waiting for Haaland to score.

The focal point of the match between Nottingham Forest and Man City will undoubtedly remain Erling Haaland.

The clash between Nottingham Forest and Man City in the 18th round of the Premier League (7:30 PM on December 27th) is predicted to be a huge challenge for the home team at City Ground.

All expert predictions for the match favor Man City, given the clear difference in class and form between the two teams. Nottingham Forest don't want to suffer another defeat, while Man City desperately need a win to put pressure on league leaders Arsenal, who are currently only two points ahead.

Nottingham Forest will find it difficult to stop Man City (Photo: INDEPENDENT)

Nottingham Forest entered this match in a very precarious position in the league table. After 15 rounds, Nuno Espírito Santo's team had only 15 points, averaging just 1 point per game. Forest's attack was also among the weakest in the league, scoring less than 1 goal per game. City Ground was considered a significant advantage as Forest often played very aggressively there; however, their inconsistency, especially in defense, made it difficult for them to spring a surprise against a strong opponent like Man City.

Conversely, Man City are accelerating in the title race. Pep Guardiola's side have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 6 Premier League encounters with Nottingham Forest. Man City's recent form is truly impressive, with a run of 7 wins across all competitions, helping them maintain favorable positions in the Premier League (second in the table), League Cup (already in the semi-finals), and Champions League (ranked 4th after 6 group stage matches).

The focus of the match will undoubtedly remain on Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker is leading the race for the Golden Boot and is eager to shine before the first half of the season concludes.

Nottingham Forest holds special memories for Haaland, as he scored a hat-trick in September 2022, shortly after Forest gained promotion following their 13-season drought. That performance three years ago showcased the Norwegian striker's devastating ability, and Haaland is eager to replicate that feat to help Manchester City soar to new heights.

It is predicted that Nottingham Forest will lose by a margin of 3 goals against Man City, with Haaland being the decisive factor thanks to his impressive goal-scoring ability.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/cho-haaland-ghi-ban-196251226222938817.htm