Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Match Recap Season 2024/2025

Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Nottingham Forest faced off against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium (London). The FA Cup — Semi-finals fixture, contested on April 27, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.

From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.

League Context & Table Position

Heading into this match, Nottingham Forest were sitting in unknown place with 0 points. Their campaign has seen 0 wins and 0 draws, leaving them with a record of 0 losses.

Manchester City, sitting in unknown with 0 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 0 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.

Historical Matchup

In their last 1 FA Cup — Semi-finals meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Nottingham Forest have secured 0 wins.

However, Manchester City have proven to be tough opponents, winning 1 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 0 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 0 matches.

Recent Form Guide

Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:

Full Match Replay

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