Leeds vs Nottingham Forest Prediction 6 February 2026
🔊 The Premier League's 25th round kicks off on February 6 at Elland Road, where Leeds will aim to redeem themselves in front of their fans after a heavy defeat in the previous round. They will host Nottingham Forest, who seem to have found their rhythm following a rough patch. Both teams sit next to each other in the table, sharing the same number of points (26) and a goal difference of (-11). The battle for survival is truly heating up!
Head-to-Head
📊 For Leeds, facing Nottingham isn't the ideal time to rack up points. The Peacocks have failed to beat the Forest in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head clashes. In the first round of the current season, they lost 3-1, despite Lucas Nmecha opening the scoring.
Head-to-head statistics Leeds - Nottingham Forest
Leeds United Team Overview
Leeds have conceded four goals twice in their last four matches. In the away game against Newcastle (3-4), it was a hard-fought battle where they lost their lead in the final minutes. However, the story was different in their last match. The "Peacocks" suffered their first home defeat since November.
Daniel Farke's side hosted the league leaders, Arsenal, but few anticipated a 0-4 thrashing. The "Whites" had nothing to counter the "Gunners," managing a meager 0.14 xG. The number of dangerous chances created tells the story (0-7). It was Leeds' worst performance in quite some time. Thus, the aggregate score against the Londoners this season stands at a disastrous 0-9.
Match Results: Leeds United
Nottingham Forest Team Overview
The Forest have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches, and that was outside of England when they inexplicably lost to Braga (0-1), despite outplaying the Gunners. In the Premier League, Sean Dyche's men have consistently picked up points in four consecutive rounds. However, West Ham have started to gain momentum from below, leaving Forest only six points clear of the relegation zone.
In the previous round, Nottingham narrowly secured points. Morgan Gibbs-White's goal in the 5th minute was enough to draw against Crystal Palace (1-1). Yes, the Eagles are in a prolonged slump, but Forest had to battle with ten men for the entire second half, making it extremely challenging to maintain parity on the scoreboard.
Match Results: Nottingham Forest
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Leeds United
🎙 Daniel Farke acknowledged Arsenal's complete dominance: "We faced the best team in Europe. There are reasons why they lead the Premier League and have won 8 out of 8 matches in the Champions League. To have a chance, you need a perfect day and a bit of luck. Today wasn't our best day, and they were strong from the first to the last second. They deserved the victory, and we have to accept that. Whatever we did, they always had answers. So there's no point in overanalyzing this defeat."
❌ Anton Stach suffered a thigh injury in the game against Arsenal, which will sideline him for up to two weeks. Jaka Bijol and Daniel James are training with the team and should be ready for the upcoming match, while Lukas Nmecha is still working individually and is unlikely to recover in time.
Nottingham Forest
🎙 Sean Dyche was pleased with his team's performance in the last round: "We played a solid match. As for Neco's sending off, I'm not going to criticize him. It was an instinctive reaction. We switched to a 4-3-2 formation. Our defense is strong, and we handled the situation well. We performed admirably."
❌ Nottingham's biggest issue lies in the goalkeeper position. John Victor has been sidelined for an extended period, and Matz Sels picked up an injury in the last match, so third-choice goalkeeper Angus Gunn will have to step up. Callum Hudson-Odoi (injury) and Neco Williams (red card) couldn't finish the game against Crystal Palace. Additionally, newcomer Nicolo Savona and veteran Chris Wood remain unavailable.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Despite the direct competition between these teams, an overflow of yellow cards is not expected. Firstly, both teams average a relatively low number of yellow cards per game this season (1.5 per match). Secondly, referee Peter Bankes has shown an average of just 3 yellow cards over his last 5 matches. Therefore, we suggest betting on under 4.5 yellow cards, a bet that has hit in 9 of Nottingham Forest's last 10 games.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
The "Foresters" are in good form, having scored more than one goal in two consecutive away matches. However, we have serious doubts about this streak continuing. Leeds are formidable at home, and Nottingham Forest have scored less than 1.5 goals in their last 7 matches at Elland Road. We find this betting option quite appealing.
🚩 Corner Kick Prediction
Here, we'll follow the trend that links these teams together. The bet on over 9.5 corners has hit in 7 of Leeds' last 8 matches and in 6 of Nottingham Forest's last 7 Premier League games. The "Peacocks" average 5.33 corners per game at home, while the "Foresters" average 4.42 on the road.
Editorial Prediction
Predicting the outcome of this match is quite challenging, as both teams are neck and neck and neither has shown consistent form, making a draw a reasonable prediction for their head-to-head clash. We anticipate a final score of 1-1. However, for our main bet, we'll focus on the smaller markets and opt for the suggested over 9.5 corners. We don't expect a defensive game, which should provide both teams with plenty of opportunities from set pieces.
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