Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Sep 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Swansea vs Nottingham Forest

Championship side Swansea host Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in this EFL Cup match at Swansea.com Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 17 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re of the opinion that Nottingham Forest will have the upper hand against Swansea and they stand out at -154. The Full-Time Result price looks value and we’re bullish when it comes to yielding dividends.

Swansea City had a 2-2 Championship draw in their last game. This was at home to Hull City at Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans boasted 65% possession and had two shots on target, while Zan Vipotnik and Ronald Pereira each scored one goal.

In their previous EFL Cup match, Swansea won on penalties when hosting Plymouth Argyle (1-1 after 90 mins).

Nottingham Forest were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal claimed a 3-0 Premier League victory. The Midlands side had 46% possession and recorded one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Forest have landed wins in their last two clashes against Swansea. A 5-1 home success at City Ground was preceded by a 4-1 away win at Swansea.com Stadium. In the previous 7 H2H matches, we have seen four Forest victories, two Swansea wins and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Swansea	39	15	7	17	44	49	-5	44:49	52

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Nott’m Forest	31	8	8	15	31	43	-12	31:43	32

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Swansea have had 54.5% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.5 corners.

Zan Vipotnik and Ronald Pereira lead the way with 4 goals, while Ji-Sung Eom has scored 1. Josh Tymon is the leading assists maker with 3.

Forest have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. The Midlands team average 49.9% possession, 404.1 passes, 4.7 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 12.4 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Chris Wood is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Morgan Gibbs-White on 2, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and two others bagging 1. Anthony Elanga has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Swansea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andrew Fisher (GK), Josh Key, Kaelan Casey, Cameron Burgess, Ishe Samuels-Smith, Goncalo Franco, Ethan Galbraith, Manuel Benson, Malick Junior Yalcouye, Ji-Sung Eom, Adam Idah.

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Victor (GK), Nicolo Savona, Willy Boly, Morato, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ryan Yates, Douglas Luiz, Dilane Bakwa, James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, Igor Jesus.

Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Swansea vs Nottingham Forest bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Nottingham Forest can land a return and we’ll confidently wager them for this EFL Cup game. The odds of -154 look appealing when it comes to this pick, with a confident bet being made.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of EFL Cup stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Swansea vs Nottingham Forest EFL Cup & league stats:

• Swansea have lost their last 2 games against Forest.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

The Match Result & Total market offers bettors some interesting options at bigger prices. It provides you the opportunity to bet Forest along with a specific goal total to be recorded.

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Our Match Prediction

Forest To Win @ -154 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Swansea 0 - 2 Forest

We’re predicting Forest to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Chris Wood Under 1.5 Shots On Target -143

Chris Wood (Forest) has totalled under 1.5 shots on goal in five straight games on the road. We’re keen to bet on him to fall short in the Shots on Target department and this pick is on offer at -143.

Latest Chris Wood Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-110

First

+260

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-147

Shots

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-

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Taiwo Awoniyi To Score +200

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest) can be backed to find the net at +200. Using all information, we’ll head to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds.

Latest Taiwo Awoniyi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+150

First

+350

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-250

Shots

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Forest Under 5.5 Corners -120

The past 5 Nottingham Forest away matches have involved them having an average of 3.60 corners, with Swansea conceding under 5.5 corners in their last two games. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -120 that Forest come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Swansea

Total

9.80 5.10 4.70

Home

9.10 4.70 4.40

Away

8.60 4.00 4.60

Forest

Total

10.30 4.70 5.60

Home

10.40 4.30 6.10

Away

10.30 4.40 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-111

Swansea Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Forest Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+185

X

+650

2

-167

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Swansea vs Nottingham Forest 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.

The favourites have a 60% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Nottingham Forest chalked up at -147 to land a win in this EFL Cup clash. If you’re searching for a different slant, Swansea City are available at +380.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Forest -0.75 at -116. If they beat Swansea by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -132.

The best football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to EFL Cup games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

+380

X

+310

2

-147

Half-Time Result

1

+375

X

+135

2

+116

Double Chance

1X

+112

12

-435

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+235

2

-357

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-106

2 Hcp -0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-103

Chris Wood is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +260 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is -110.

Chris Wood (Forest)

First

-110

Anytime

+260

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

First

+150

Anytime

+350

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

First

+155

Anytime

+380

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)

First

+210

Anytime

+480

Jota Silva (Forest)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Bobby Wales (Swansea)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Zan Vipotnik (Swansea)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Benson Manuel (Swansea)

First

+375

Anytime

+1000

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

James McAtee (Forest)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Liam Cullen (Swansea)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Willy-Arnaud Boly (Forest)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Malick Junior Yalcouyé (Swansea)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Ji-Sung Eom (Swansea)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Ryan Yates (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Douglas Luiz (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Ethan Galbraith (Swansea)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Forest)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Ronald Pereira Martins (Swansea)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Melker Widell (Swansea)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Neco Williams (Forest)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Marko Stamenic (Swansea)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Gonçalo Franco (Swansea)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+123

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+120

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-130

Zan Vipotnik (Swansea)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-156

Chris Wood (Forest)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-147

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-172

Bobby Wales (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Benson Manuel (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Jota Silva (Forest)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-172

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-189

Liam Cullen (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

James McAtee (Forest)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-227

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-227

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-250

Ji-Sung Eom (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Malick Junior Yalcouyé (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-385

Ethan Galbraith (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-385

Willy-Arnaud Boly (Forest)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Ronald Pereira Martins (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-370

Ryan Yates (Forest)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-500

Douglas Luiz (Forest)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Melker Widell (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-526

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Forest)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Neco Williams (Forest)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Marko Stamenic (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Gonçalo Franco (Swansea)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Chris Wood (Forest)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

James McAtee (Forest)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Liam Cullen (Swansea)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Benson Manuel (Swansea)

Over 1.5

-119

Under 1.5

-

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Zan Vipotnik (Swansea)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 1.5

-204

Under 1.5

-

Bobby Wales (Swansea)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Willy-Arnaud Boly (Forest)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Malick Junior Yalcouyé (Swansea)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Ji-Sung Eom (Swansea)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Yates (Forest)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Douglas Luiz (Forest)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Ethan Galbraith (Swansea)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Forest)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Ronald Pereira Martins (Swansea)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Melker Widell (Swansea)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Gonçalo Franco (Swansea)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Swansea Stats

Nottingham Forest Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 57.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 49.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

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