Leeds host Nottingham Forest at Elland Road in a crucial relegation battle, with only goal difference separating the two sides.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Elland Road, Leeds |
| Date: | 06.02.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Form and Head to Head
The Whites come into this match on the back of a bruising 4-0 home defeat against Arsenal in their last Premier League outing, a result that will have dented confidence. Looking at their last six league matches, Leeds have managed just one win, along with two draws and two losses, but they did win in the FA Cup against Derby.
This patchy form sees them sitting 17th in the Premier League's form table over the last six games, highlighting their struggle for consistency. Their recent home form has seen them draw 1-1 with Manchester United and secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham, but also includes that heavy defeat to Arsenal.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home against Crystal Palace in their most recent fixture. Their overall form in the league over the last six matches has been slightly better than their opponents, placing them 10th in the form table with two wins, two draws, and two losses.
Notably, there have been under 2.5 goals scored in Forest's last three Premier League games, suggesting a cautious approach or struggles in front of goal. Their last away league fixture saw them secure an impressive 2-0 victory against Brentford, demonstrating their capability to perform on the road.
The last meeting between these two teams took place in November 2025, where Nottingham Forest secured a 3-1 victory over Leeds. Over the last six encounters across all competitions, Nottingham Forest holds a slight edge with three wins to Leeds' two, alongside one draw. However, an interesting statistic to note is that Leeds are undefeated in their last five home matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions, a fact that will undoubtedly provide some comfort to the home faithful.
Who is the betting favourite in Leeds vs Nottingham Forest?
According to the latest odds, Leeds United are the favourites to beat Nottingham Forest at Elland Road, carrying an implied win probability of around 45%, while Forest's chances sit at 29%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 5/4 | AK Bets |
| Nottingham Forest | 13/5 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 12/5 | Skybet |
Odds last updated at 12PM Friday, 6th February.
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Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Leeds will be without some key personnel for this crucial clash. Bijol and James are confirmed absentees due to injury. There is also a doubt over Nmecha, who is hoping to return after missing the Arsenal defeat with a minor hamstring injury. The potential absence of Nmecha could further impact Leeds' attacking options.
Nottingham Forest also has a list of players sidelined. Wood, Victor, and Savona are all injured and unavailable. In a significant blow, Williams will serve a one-game ban following his sending off for handball on the line in a previous match. There are also doubts surrounding goalkeeper Sels and Hudson-Odoi, both of whom came off in the Crystal Palace game with groin injuries. Gunn is expected to step in between the sticks, while Abbott could get the nod at right-back with Aina potentially shifting to the left. These defensive changes could test Forest's backline cohesion.
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Leeds (3-5-2): Darlow; Justin, Struijk, Rodon; Gudmundsson, Gruev, Ampadu, Stach, Bogle; Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Gunn; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Abbott; Sangaré, Anderson; Domínguez, Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Jesus
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Match Prediction
This is a classic relegation six-pointer, with both sides desperate for points and even more desperate not to lose. Leeds may be coming off a heavy defeat, but they still carry a threat from set pieces and their volume of chances, which could trouble a Forest side that can be vulnerable defending dead balls.
Forest arrive in slightly better form and look better equipped to hurt Leeds in wide areas, especially with their crossing and wing play matching up well against Leeds’ defensive weaknesses. Overall, it feels like a tight, tense game where neither side will want to take big risks, so a draw looks a very realistic outcome.
Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Player Stat Trends
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Ethan Ampadu has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 6 of their last 8 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at Unibet while publishing.
Nikola Milenkovic has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 5 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 19/20 at Coral while publishing.
Elliot Anderson has exceeded 2.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 Home games.
Best odds of 5/6 at Sporting Index while publishing.
Morgan Gibbs-White has scored or assisted in 4 of their last 5 apps in Premier League.
Best odds of 21/10 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Nicolás Domínguez has made 3+ tackles in 4 of their last 5 apps in Premier League.
Best odds of 13/10 at Ladbrokes while publishing.
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tip
Our Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tip is:
- E. Ampadu Over 1.5 - Fouls
- Under 2.5 - Total Goals Over/Under
- D. Calvert-Lewin Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
- E. Anderson Over 2.5 - Tackles
Best odds of 7/1 at Spread Ex while publishing.
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