Premier League champions Manchester City are overwhelming favourites to claim a win on Wednesday evening when they welcome newly promoted Nottingham Forest to the Etihad stadium.
Pep Guardiola's men had to come from two goals down at the weekend to secure a 4-2 win over Crystal Palace and face a Forest team to battled hard but lost 2-0 to Tottenham on Sunday.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest latest odds
The hosts are the shortest priced side to win in this midweek round of Premier League fixtures with b365 offering them at just 1/16 (1.08).
Forest for their part are offered at 28/1 (29.00) with the draw available at 12/1 (13.00).
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest first goal scorer
Erling Haaland has made a stunning start to his Premier League career netting six times in the opening four matches to lead the top goal scorer standings.
The Norwegian striker is by some distance the favourite to break the deadlock, priced at 15/8 (2.88) with Julian Alvarez next in the betting at 15/4 (4.75).
Elsewhere Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden are all offered at 11/2 (6.50) while for the visitors Taiwo Awonyini is the shortest priced player to net first at 22/1 (23.00).
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest preview
City have made an unbeaten start to the campaign with 10 points from a possible 12, yet in their last two matches they have given their opponents two goal starts.
There is clearly defensive work to be done, although with the firepower of Erling Haaland the team will generally be able to get themselves out of tough situations.
City will have plenty of possession on Wednesday evening in and around the Forest penalty area and perhaps the best way to invest in the hosts is backing them to score from the penalty spot.
Forest have given away penalties in two of their four Premier League matches so far, and with City likely to be camped in the visitors' box, this could be a good value investment.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest tips and predictions
The price of 7/4 (2.75) for a penalty to be given in the game looks attractive, while City are offered at 8/1 (9.00) to miss a spot kick which could be of interest given that Forest goalkeeper Dean Henderson has saved the two penalties he has faced this term.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest UK TV details
As with all Premier League fixtures across Matchday 5, City versus Forest will be shown live on BT Sport.
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A penalty kick to be given at 7/4 (2.75) for a 1pt stake with bet365
