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MANCHESTER, England (Interstat) — Manchester United hosts Nottingham Forest on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in a Premier League matchup at Old Trafford with implications for both sides’ final positioning.

The teams played to a 2-2 draw Nov. 1 in their most recent meeting. Interstat’s game simulator projects another deadlock, forecasting a 1-1 final.

Nottingham Forest enters with momentum after a 3-1 victory at Chelsea on May 4. The visitors have shown resilience this season, scoring four or more goals in three games — including a 5-0 win at Sunderland on April 24 and a 4-1 home victory over Burnley on April 19. However, Forest also suffered a 2-0 loss at Sheffield United on April 19 and a 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on April 11. Their form has been inconsistent, with results including a 0-0 draw with Fulham on March 15 and a 2-2 draw at Manchester City on March 4.

Manchester United enters on a subdued note, playing to a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on May 9. The Red Devils have shown flashes of quality, including a 3-2 victory over Liverpool on May 3 and a 2-1 win at Brentford on April 27. But they have also struggled, losing 2-1 against Leeds United on April 13 and falling 2-1 at Newcastle on March 4. United drew 1-1 at Arsenal on April 26 and 1-1 at home to Wolverhampton on April 12.

Both teams play again May 24. Manchester United travels to Brighton, while Nottingham Forest hosts Bournemouth.