Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Aug 2026
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Predictions
After careful consideration, the betting odds of -115 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the best bet. Neither Nottingham Forest or Leeds can set the stage alight and this Total Goals wager looks to be a sound one.
Take a closer look at our complete Nottingham Forest vs Leeds betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Premier League sides Nottingham Forest and Leeds square off in the second round of the EFL Cup at City Ground, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 25 August.
Teams’ Last Battle Saw 1-0 Leeds Victory
Leeds United and Nottingham Forest last met on Saturday, with Leeds United winning 1-0 away. Forest finished with 55% possession but Leeds emerged as 3-2 shots on target winners. Anton Stach was on hand to score the winner.
The past 5 matches between the teams have seen Leeds win three times.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Leeds |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 15 |  Nott’m Forest |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 |
Forest have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Oliver Glasner's men have averaged 45.0% possession, 377.2 passes and 4.3 corners per game, conceding 0.9 goals and 5.0 corners from 14.3 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Top scorer Morgan Gibbs-White has found the net 7 times, with Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi getting 4 and 3 respectively. Omari Hutchinson, Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Matz Sels has kept 3 clean sheets.
Leeds have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, averaging 4.1 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Whites average 46.2% possession, 373.4 passes, 3.9 corners awarded and 7.0 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 13.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.
Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have top scored with 4 goals, while Anton Stach is next on 2. Brenden Aaronson has been the top assist maker on 2, with Karl Darlow and James Trafford collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We don’t expect the teams to serve up too much excitement, with Under 2.5 Goals on the cards for this EFL Cup game. This selection provides attractive betting odds of -115.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our EFL Cup experts sometimes take a data-led approach.
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
It’s possible to combine Under 2.5 Goals with other picks in order to land a larger price. A Bet Builder is an ideal way of making this happen, with bettors needing all the various legs to win.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +440 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Corners Prediction
Leeds have not covered the 4.5 corners line in ten consecutive away games, with Nottingham Forest conceding under 4.5 corners in their past eight home matches. We think Leeds might fall short of the mark, with odds of -154 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got two or less goals to be registered, the match to be drawn combined with Leeds to record under 4.5 corners.
A bet builder provides an exciting opportunity to follow various picks for the same football match. Many bettors like to create a personalised bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Nottingham Forest are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this EFL Cup encounter. The +115 for them coming out on top suggests a 47% probability based on their latest betting odds. Leeds United are seen as the most unlikely winner at +230.
There’s the chance to back Forest at -128 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Leeds but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.
The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -154.
There’s lots to like about the top football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each EFL Cup match. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Nottingham Forest Stats
Leeds Stats
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 2 defeats and 7 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 corners awarded and 7.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Lineups & Team News
The Forest vs Leeds team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Previous Nottingham Forest Lineups
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Nottingham Forest Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Oliver Glasner
Leeds Player Stats & Squad
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Hull | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Man City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Leeds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 11 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 17 | Man United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 18 | Coventry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Hull | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Man City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Leeds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Man United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Coventry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Tottenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
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