Manchester City U18 and Nottingham Forest U18 meet on Saturday, Apr 17 at 1:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Premier League U18. Manchester City U18 hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Manchester City U18 come into this fixture in red-hot form (5W from last 5). Nottingham Forest U18 travel in good form (3W 1D 1L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Manchester City U18 here — they've won 7 of 10 previous meetings against Nottingham Forest U18, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Nottingham Forest U18 won 0–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 5.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Manchester City U18 look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Nottingham Forest U18 will make it uncomfortable. Manchester City U18 to win.