An entertaining EFL Cup clash is on the cards at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest look to get revenge on Leeds United after suffering a narrow 1-0 Premier League defeat at the weekend. Forest have been inconsistent in their last 10 matches, winning 40%, while their home record is slightly stronger at 40%. The Reds have also averaged just 1.0 goal per game in their last five at home, so they will need to be more clinical. Chris Wood and Xaver Schlager are both pushing for starts, giving the hosts additional options in attack and midfield.
Leeds, meanwhile, head into the match in fine form, winning seven of their last 10 matches and keeping five clean sheets in that period. The Whites have conceded just 0.8 goals per game on average and may once again adopt a cautious approach. Rotation is expected, with Noah Okafor and Sean Longstaff pushing for starts, but Daniel Farke’s side should remain difficult to break down. Leeds have also lost only 17% of their last six away matches.
As Leeds have kept five clean sheets in their last 10 and Forest average only 1.0 goal at home, we believe that there is big value in betting on Under 2.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw and Draw.
This EFL Cup match will be played on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Leeds United
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Betting Tips
- European Handicap: Nottm Forest +1 @ -334 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
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View OfferNottingham Forest Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwldldlwl | 1.40 |
| Home | wddwl | 1.60 |
| Away | wwlll | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 1.80 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.48 | 1.04 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.77 | 1.39 | 2.24 |
Leeds United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwlwwwdww | 2.30 |
| Home | wwww | 3.00 |
| Away | dlwwdw | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 100% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.50 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.25 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.26 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.38 | 1.17 | 1.52 |
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nottingham Forest (38%)
26 Matches
Leeds United (35%)
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Past Results
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