Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Prediction, Tips & Odds
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds
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The model favours Leeds to win against Nottingham Forest, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Leeds enters this match with a stronger recent form, having secured three wins in their last five matches. This positive momentum could be crucial as they look to build on their mid-table position from last season. With a solid offensive display in those recent fixtures, Leeds will aim to translate that into a successful start to the new campaign. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, finds themselves in a challenging position. Their recent form shows only one win in the last five matches, which may impact their confidence heading into this opening fixture. As they look to improve upon their 18th position, Forest will need to focus on converting their chances and tightening their defense to avoid another difficult season. The model indicates a win probability of around 60% for Leeds, suggesting they are likely to take all three points. However, a potential caveat for Leeds is their inconsistency; if they struggle to find their rhythm early in the season, Nottingham Forest could capitalize on any lapses. The full methodology behind this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season to derive these insights.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Nottingham Forest manage games at home, conceding just 0.94 goals per match. Leeds score 1.46 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.7% probability.
Nottingham Forest have been the stronger side, winning 42% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Nottingham Forest are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.28 | 3.30 | 3.05 | 1.91 | 1.85 | 1.70 | 2.10 | |
| 2.38 | 3.34 | 3.22 | 2.07 | 1.77 | 1.79 | 1.92 | |
| 2.30 | 3.30 | 3.25 | 2.10 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 2.00 | |
| 2.39 | 3.32 | 3.24 | 2.13 | 1.79 | — | — | |
| 2.31 | 3.18 | 3.01 | 2.09 | 1.79 | — | — | |
| 2.30 | 3.20 | 3.10 | — | — | 1.80 | 1.95 | |
| 2.35 | 3.30 | 3.10 | 2.10 | 1.73 | 1.80 | 1.95 | |
| 2.41 | 3.39 | 3.27 | 2.14 | 1.83 | 1.79 | 1.94 | |
| 2.32 | 3.30 | 3.15 | 1.98 | 1.82 | 1.72 | 2.02 | |
| 2.30 | 3.10 | 3.10 | 2.05 | 1.75 | 1.80 | 2.00 | |
Betano | 2.40 | 3.30 | 3.05 | 2.07 | 1.80 | 1.78 | 1.98 |
Superbet | 2.35 | 3.35 | 3.15 | 2.05 | 1.78 | 1.82 | 1.97 |
BetVictor | 2.30 | 3.40 | 3.10 | 1.98 | 1.71 | 1.78 | 1.93 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Nottingham Forest leads 4-3)The head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Leeds stands at 4 wins for Nottingham Forest, 3 draws, and 3 wins for Leeds over their last 10 encounters. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several matches decided by a single goal, such as Nottingham's 1-0 victory and Leeds' 2-1 win. However, both teams have also experienced heavier defeats, highlighted by Nottingham's 4-2 win and Leeds' 3-1 victory. Overall, the matches have been fairly balanced, with the most recent results showing a mix of outcomes, including two draws and a win for each side in the last four contests.
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | W |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | W |
| 3 |  Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | W |
| 4 |  Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | W |
| 5 |  Hull City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | W |
| 6 |  Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | W |
| 8 | Leeds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | W |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | L |
| 18 |  Tottenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 19 |  Coventry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | L |
| 20 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | L |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonNottingham Forest have won 7 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Leeds 0-1 and beat Stade Brestois 29 2-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 14W 9D 10L from the last 33 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Leeds have won 4 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 9 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat Leeds 0-1 and drew with Manchester United 1-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 12W 10D 6L from the last 28 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedNottingham Forest3-4-2-1Confirmed
Leeds
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Unavailable Players
5 playersNottingham Forest2
Leeds3
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
R. Jones has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by R. Jones to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.
Corner Prediction
Nottingham Forest average 1.5 goals per match at home; Leeds 1.5 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.
Player Stats Bet
Nottingham Forest have generated 1.87 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 42% of them. They put 5.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Nottingham Forest player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
