Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Prediction 25 August 2026
🔊 In the upcoming EFL Cup match, Nottingham Forest host Leeds in what looks set to be a cautious affair. Neither side has been particularly consistent: Forest have lost three of their last five matches, while Leeds have won three in a row after two defeats. Forest have shown reasonable productivity over a longer stretch, though their home games tend to be low-scoring. Leeds have looked more progressive in the latter stages of recent matches, but their away record points to a pragmatic approach.
Head-to-Head
The last official meeting between the two sides took place on 22 August 2026 and ended 0-1. Here are the key stats from that match (Nottingham Forest were the home side):
- Possession: 55% vs 45%;
- Corners: 3 vs 2;
- Fouls: 15 vs 14;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊 Across 30 official meetings between Nottingham Forest and Leeds, each side has won 10 times, with 10 draws. Goals are level too - 42 apiece. On average, matches produce 1.07 goals in the first half and 1.73 in the second, for an overall match average of 2.8 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Nottingham Forest - Leeds
Nottingham Forest Team Overview
Nottingham Forest have been inconsistent in recent weeks, losing three of their last five matches with just one win and one draw. That reflects a real difficulty picking up points right now, even though their seasonal average of 1.8 goals per game looks reasonable on paper. At home, though, the attack tends to go quiet - Forest have scored more than 1.5 goals in only one of their last thirteen home matches. That pattern explains why their home fixtures rarely produce much: Under 2.5 goals comes in regularly, and the higher seasonal average does little to change how cautious they are on their own ground.
This will be Forest's first appearance in the League Cup this season, with the match against Leeds marking their entry into the competition. In the Premier League, they began their campaign with a 0-1 defeat.
Match Results: Nottingham Forest
Leeds United Team Overview
Leeds are in good form, having won their last three matches after two defeats in the five games before that. Over a ten-match stretch they have been reasonably consistent - five wins, two draws and three defeats - averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game. Their away record stands out in particular: they have gone unbeaten in twelve of their last thirteen matches on the road, which points to a well-organised defence and an ability to manage games away from home. That approach tends to produce low-scoring affairs even against sides with a decent attack.
This will be Leeds' first match in the competition this season. In the Premier League, they opened their campaign with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the opening round.
Match Results: Leeds United
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average totals):
- home team - 1.4, away team - 1.4;
- combined in head-to-head matches - 2.8;
- both teams scored: all time - 19 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
- Nottingham Forest have scored under 1.5 goals at home in 12 of their last 13 matches.
Match Result Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- matches played - 30;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 10, draws - 10.
- Leeds have covered the +1.5 handicap in 21 of their last 22 matches.
- Leeds have covered the +1.5 handicap away from home in 16 of their last 17 matches.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Comparing the sides' recent form and key trends points towards cautious football from both teams at Nottingham Forest's ground. The hosts are almost consistently low-scoring at home: Total Goals - Under 2.5 comes in on a near-regular basis, despite a relatively high seasonal average driven by attacking output away from home. Leeds' run of positive away performances has also been built around minimising risk and limiting exposure in front of the opposition goal, which keeps the likelihood of a high-scoring game low even given both sides' decent attacking numbers over the course of the season. The bet is Total Goals - Under 3. Predicted score: 1-1.
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Betting Tips: Nottingham Forest - Leeds United
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