Nottingham Forest vs Porto Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Apr 2026

Europa League Betting Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Porto

Premier League team Nottingham Forest host Portuguese Primeira Liga leaders Porto in the second leg of this Europa League quarter-final at City Ground, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 16 April. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw.

We think that Nottingham Forest can get the better of Porto and we really like the odds of +125 on the Full-Time Result market. The price looks appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.

Nottingham Forest played out a 1-1 home draw with Aston Villa at the City Ground in the Premier League on Sunday. The Midlands side had 41% possession and four shots on target, with Neco Williams scoring the goal.

Porto won at the weekend. It was on the road where Estoril Praia were beaten 3-1 at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota in the Primeira Liga. The Dragons had 45% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Pepe, Xeka (own goal) and Victor Froholdt all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Porto and Forest drew 1-1 in the first leg at the Estádio do Dragão. The Portuguese side had 50% possession and dominated the shots on target 8-2, with William Gómez finding the net, while a Martim Fernandes own goal gave Forest their equaliser.

Europa League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Porto	8	5	2	1	13	7	6	13:7	17
13	Nott’m Forest	8	4	2	2	15	7	8	15:7	14

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Forest have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. The Tricky Trees have averaged 45.8% possession, 428.2 passes and 5.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 12.2 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Top scorer Morgan Gibbs-White has found the net 3 times, with Neco Williams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Igor Jesus and Ryan Yates getting 1 goals each. Callum Hudson-Odoi has the most assists with 3, while goalie Matz Sels has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Porto have 7 victories and 3 draws, averaging 14.4 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 2.1 goals. Francesco Farioli's men average 47.7% possession, 398.4 passes, 5.0 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

William Gomes is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Victor Froholdt is on 4 and Oskar Pietuszewski on 3. Victor Froholdt and Gabriel Veiga are the top assist makers on 3, with Diogo Costa recording 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-3-3): Stefan Ortega (GK), Nicolas Dominguez, Zach Abbott, Murillo, Felipe Morato, James McAtee, Ryan Yates, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dilane Bakwa, Chris Wood, Dan Ndoye.

Porto predicted lineup (4-3-3): Diogo Costa (GK), Alberto Costa, Jan Bednarek, Thiago Silva, Zaidu Sanusi, Seko Fofana, Pablo Rosario, Gabriel Veiga, William Gomes, Deniz Gül, Borja Sainz.

Nottingham Forest vs Porto Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Nottingham Forest vs Porto betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Nottingham Forest look a great bet for this Europa League game as we’re expecting them to win. You can get odds of +125 that the the Tricky Trees claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Europa League data.

Key Nottingham Forest vs Porto Europa League & league stats:

• Forest have won 2 of their last 5 games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 44.4% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 50% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re looking for bigger odds, check out Forest on the Asian Handicap. You can potentially back them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re expecting a comfortable win.

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Our Match Prediction

Forest To Win @ +125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Forest 1 - 0 Porto

We’re going for Forest at +510 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Gibbs-White to Score +260

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest) has racked up three goals in his past ten matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +260 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Morgan Gibbs-White Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+600

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Corners Prediction

Forest To Have Most Corners -149

Nottingham Forest have racked up a higher number of corners in their past six home games. Forest can be backed at a value -149 to win the Corner Match bet.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Forest

Total

9.80 5.20 4.60

Home

10.10 6.30 3.80

Away

10.70 5.20 5.50

Porto

Total

8.20 5.00 3.20

Home

8.80 5.50 3.30

Away

8.40 5.20 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-100

Forest Corners

Over 5.5

-103

Under 5.5

-139

Porto Corners

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-149

X

+650

2

+150

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Nottingham Forest vs Porto 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.

For this Europa League clash, Nottingham Forest are the +125 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 44% chance of winning. If you’re interested in wagering Porto, you can get +235 for the underdog.

If you want to side with Forest winning against Porto, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -108 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. BTTS is always an intriguing wager to have and the Yes/No selections are regarded as being evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+215

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

+106

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-294

X2

-164

Draw No Bet

1

-179

2

+123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-108

2 Hcp +0.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-114

No

-119

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz is priced at +525 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +230 to find the net anytime.

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

First

+230

Anytime

+525

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Terem Moffi (Porto)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Lorenzo Lucca (Forest)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Deniz Gul (Porto)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Borja Sainz (Porto)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

James McAtee (Forest)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Eduardo Pepe (Porto)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

William Santos Gomes (Porto)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Rodrigo Mora de Carvalho (Porto)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Oskar Pietuszewski (Porto)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Gabriel Veiga (Porto)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Seko Fofana (Porto)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Viktor Froholdt (Porto)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ryan Yates (Forest)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Neco Williams (Forest)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Ibrahim Sangaré (Forest)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Nottingham Forest Stats

Porto Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 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 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.10 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 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Nottingham Forest vs Porto Lineups & Team News

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