Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds
Leeds, sitting 16th in the Premier League table, prepare to host 17th-placed Nottingham Forest in a crucial relegation battle at Leeds' stadium on Thursday 6 February, kicking off at 20:00 GMT. With both teams precariously close to the drop zone, this encounter promises to be a high-stakes affair as they vie for vital points in the 2025/2026 season.
OC Staff - February 6, 2026, 9:20 AM EST
3 Minute ReadLeeds vs Nottingham Forest: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Leeds, sitting 16th in the Premier League table, prepare to host 17th-placed Nottingham Forest in a crucial relegation battle at Leeds' stadium on Thursday 6 February, kicking off at 20:00 GMT. With both teams precariously close to the drop zone, this encounter promises to be a high-stakes affair as they vie for vital points in the 2025/2026 season.
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Form
Leeds currently sit 16th in the league standings. Their last outing saw them lose Leeds 0-4 Arsenal in the league, a 0-4 defeat at home to Arsenal. Over their last six matches in all competitions, the home side has a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Nottingham Forest are just one place below their opponents in 17th position. Their last outing saw them draw Nottingham Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace. The Tricky Trees have registered 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss across their last six outings. A relevant statistic highlights that there have been under 2.5 goals scored in Nottingham Forest's last 3 games in Premier League.
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head
The last meeting between the two sides was a Premier League clash in November 2025, which saw Nottingham Forest defeat Leeds 3-1 at home. Of their last six encounters, Leeds have won 2, Nottingham Forest have secured 3 victories, and 1 matches have ended in a draw. Furthermore, Leeds are undefeated in their last 5 home matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
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Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Probable Lineups
Leeds (3-5-2): Darlow (GK); Justin (DC), Struijk (DC), Rodon (DC); Gudmundsson (ML), Gruev (MC), Ampadu (MC), Stach (MC), Bogle (MR); Calvert-Lewin (FC), Aaronson (FC)
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Gunn (GK); Aina (DL), Milenkovic (DC), Murillo (DC), Abbott (DR); Sangaré (DM), Anderson (DM); Domínguez (AML), Gibbs-White (AMC), Ndoye (AMR); Jesus (FC)
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Team News
Leeds remain without James and Bijol. Nmecha is hoping to return after missing the Arsenal defeat with a minor hamstring injury.
Sean Dyche has some concerns following the Crystal Palace draw. Williams will serve a one-game ban for his sending off for handling on the line, while goalkeeper Sels and Hudson-Odoi both came off with groin injuries. Gunn is in line to make his first start for the club. Abbott could get the nod at right-back with Aina on the left.
Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Match Facts
- Leeds are undefeated in their last 5 home matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Nottingham Forest's last 3 games in Premier League.
Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Nottingham Forest
This fixture pits two sides battling at the wrong end of the Premier League table against each other, making every point crucial. Leeds' strengths include their ability to score from set pieces and direct free kicks, and their knack for creating scoring chances. They also tend to take a lot of shots and attack through the middle. However, the hosts struggle with keeping possession and defending against attacks down the wings and through balls. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, are strong at attacking down the wings and protecting a lead, often attempting crosses and playing with width. Their weaknesses lie in finishing chances, aerial duels, and defending set pieces and counter attacks. The forecast suggests that Leeds will score from a setpiece situation and Nottingham Forest will score from a wingplay situation. Given the tight nature of this relegation scrap and the contrasting styles, a hard-fought draw seems a plausible outcome, as suggested by the predicted 1-1 scoreline. Leeds might have lost just twice in the Premier League since December, but too many draws and West Ham's recent revival mean they're just six points above the relegation zone. This is a real six-pointer with Nottingham Forest below them on goal difference and a victory could go a long way to ensuring Farke's side are playing top-flight football next season. Nottingham Forest might be just one spot above the bottom-three, but they're enjoying their best run of the season with the Crystal Palace draw making it four games unbeaten. Four of Forest's six Premier League wins under Sean Dyche have come on the road.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals (-130) Click here to get the best odds at Caesars Sportsbook
Considering Nottingham Forest's recent trend of seeing under 2.5 goals in their last three Premier League games, and the likelihood of a cagey affair given both teams' league positions, betting on 'Under 2.5 Goals' appears to be a sensible option. Both sides will be wary of conceding too much in a game with such high stakes, potentially leading to a low-scoring encounter.
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