Football Result

Rico Lewis 2'
Josko Gvardiol 51'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
27.2%
25.7%
47%
That went as expected.
Power Comparison in the League
0.59
0.866
Game Stats
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots
8
14
Possession
33%
67%
Fouls
10
8
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
2
6
Offsides
4
2
Saves
4
1
Team Formations
4-4-2
4-3-1-2


Location
Wembley Stadium, London, England
Attendance
72,976
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-04-28 | Game Summary

In a highly anticipated English FA Cup Semifinal clash at Wembley Stadium on April 27, 2025, Manchester City defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0. Rico Lewis opened the scoring for Manchester City in the 2nd minute, setting the tone for the match. Josko Gvardiol added a second goal in the 51st minute, solidifying Manchester City's lead.
Manchester City dominated possession with 67%, reflecting their control over the game. They registered 14 total shots with 6 on target, while Nottingham Forest struggled to create clear chances, managing only 8 shots with a single one hitting the target. Nottingham Forest committed 10 fouls compared to Manchester City's 8, and they also received two yellow cards, while Manchester City received three.
The AI prediction favored a Manchester City win, and the final result confirmed this prediction. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, and the statistics supported this, with Manchester City clearly dominating the match.
Looking at recent form, Nottingham Forest's performance has been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in their last five Premier League games before this match, plus a draw in the FA Cup against Brighton. Their upcoming match is against Brentford in the Premier League, a team they have had mixed results against in recent head-to-head encounters, including a 2-0 away win in December 2024.
Manchester City, on the other hand, has been in excellent form, with four wins and a draw in their last five Premier League matches leading up to this FA Cup game. Their next game is against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, a team they have generally dominated in recent meetings.
Analyzing the game in relation to previous encounters, Manchester City has typically held the upper hand against Nottingham Forest, although Nottingham Forest did manage a 1-0 victory in their most recent Premier League encounter in March 2025. The 2-0 scoreline in this FA Cup Semifinal mirrors the score in their Premier League match from April 2024, where Manchester City secured a 2-0 victory at the same venue. Manchester City's strong form and tactical superiority proved too much for Nottingham Forest, securing their place in the English FA Cup Final.

2025-04-26 | Pre-game insights

On April 27, 2025, Wembley Stadium will host the English FA Cup final between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. Football fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the match, and AI has already made its prediction. The algorithm gives Manchester City a 47.0% chance of winning, while Nottingham Forest has a 27.2% chance, and a draw is estimated at 25.7%. Despite Nottingham Forest's recent mixed results, including a victory against Tottenham, their overall rate of 0.59 suggests they might struggle against the stronger City team, which has a rate of 0.866.
Manchester City, boasting stars like Erling Haaland, who is always a threat in the box, and Kevin De Bruyne, the midfield maestro, enters the final on a high, having won four of their last five Premier League games. Their attacking prowess is undeniable. However, past encounters show that Nottingham Forest can be a tricky opponent, even defeating City earlier in the year. The AI’s prediction leans towards a Manchester City victory, but the unpredictability of football, especially in a final, leaves room for an upset.