Nottingham Forest face a tough Europa League test as they host seventh-placed Ferencvaros, with the home side needing a strong result to improve their position in the tournament standings.
| Tournament: | Europa League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | City Ground, Nottingham |
| Date: | 29.01.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros Form and Head to Head
The home side enters this fixture on the back of a disappointing 0-2 loss to Brentford in their last Premier League outing. This result follows a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Braga in the Europa League and a goalless draw at home against Arsenal in the Premier League. Over their last six matches across all competitions, the Tricky Trees have struggled for consistency, with just one win (a penalty shootout victory against Wrexham in the FA Cup after a 3-3 draw) and four losses, including a 1-2 reverse against West Ham and a 1-3 defeat at Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Ferencvaros, on the other hand, secured a commanding 1-3 away victory against Gyori ETO in their most recent NB I fixture. Their last Europa League match saw them draw 1-1 at home against Panathinaikos. Looking at their last six games, the visitors have shown more resilience, with two wins, three draws (including a 1-1 friendly against FC Midtjylland), and just one loss (a 1-0 friendly defeat to Rapid Wien).
According to the available data, there are no previous recorded meetings between Nottingham Forest and Ferencvaros in competitive fixtures.
Who is the betting favourite in Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros?
Nottingham Forest are the clear betting favourites to beat Ferencvaros. According to the latest odds, Forest have an implied win probability of around 60% for this Europa League clash at the City Ground.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 4/6 | AK Bets |
| Ferencvaros | 5/1 | BetMGM |
| Draw | 3/1 | 10bet |
Odds last updated at 18:15 Thursday, 29th January.
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Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros Team News
Nottingham Forest face several significant absences for this crucial European tie. They remain without Chris Wood and John Victor due to knee injuries. Additionally, Omari Hutchinson, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Jair Cunha are ineligible for the Europa League squad.
Elliot Anderson is suspended following his red card in the previous fixture against Braga, and Douglas Luiz has departed the club. These absences could see Ryan Yates partner Ibrahim Sangare in midfield, with Morgan Gibbs-White expected to operate behind Igor Jesus in attack.
Ferencvaros will be without Stefan Gartenmann due to injury, while Tom Raemaekers is suspended. Although Krisztian Lisztes has returned to fitness, he is unlikely to start. Jonathan Levi, Julio Romao, and Gavriel Kanichowsky are expected to maintain their places.
Following Barnabas Varga’s recent departure, Bamidele Yusuf, Kristoffer Zachariassen, Zsombor Gruber, and Leny Joseph are all vying for the forward roles.
Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros Probable Lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): M. Sels; N. Williams, Murillo, N. Milenkovic, N. Savona; E. Anderson, I. Sangaré; C. Hudson-Odoi, M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye; I. Jesus
Ferencvaros (3-4-1-2): D. Dibusz; G. Szalai, I. Cissé, T. Raemaekers; Cadu, N. Keïta, G. Kanichowsky, C. Makreckis; K. Zachariassen; B. Varga, B. Yusuf
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros Match Prediction
Nottingham Forest go into the final Europa League matchday needing a win to keep their slim top-eight hopes alive after last week’s defeat to Braga. Their strength down the wings and chance creation could trouble Ferencvaros, although defensive issues remain a concern.
Ferencvaros arrive with stronger overall standings but patchy recent form, posing a threat from set pieces and individual quality. With Forest strong at home in Europe and showing greater urgency, the hosts look capable of edging a competitive game in which both sides are likely to score.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Ferencvaros
Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros Player Stat Trends
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Ola Aina has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 5 of their last 6 games.
Best odds of evens at Coral while publishing.
Murillo has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 6 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 5/6 at bet365 while publishing.
Neco Williams has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 5 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 10/11 at Star Sports while publishing.
Igor Jesus has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 3 of their last 6 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at Ladbrokes while publishing.
Barnabás Varga has scored in 4 of their last 5 apps in Europa League.
Best odds of 22/1 at AK Bets while publishing.
Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros Bet Builder Tip
Our Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros Bet Builder Tip is:
- Yes - Both Teams To Score
- I. Jesus Over 1.5 - Shots On Target
- Morato Over 0.5 - Fouls
- Home - Win Market
Best odds of 9/1 at bet365 while publishing.
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