Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United EFL Cup Preview

📋 Team Form

• Nottingham Forest: L, W, W, L, L · 2W 0D 3L
• Leeds United: W, W, D, W, W · 4W 1D 0L

⚔️ Head-to-Head

In the last 4 meetings, Nottingham Forest have 1W 0D 3L against Leeds United. Total goals 11 (4-7); both teams scored in 2 of 4.

• Nottingham 0-1 Leeds United (22 Aug 2026)
• Leeds United 3-1 Nottingham (06 Feb 2026)
• Nottingham 3-1 Leeds United (09 Nov 2025)
• Nottingham Forest 0-2 Leeds United (27 Jul 2023)

📊 Key Stats

• Leeds United are unbeaten in 5 - 4 wins and 1 draw.
• 2.4 goals per game scored by Leeds United across their last 5 matches.
• Nottingham Forest average 0.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded over their last 5.
• Morgan Gibbs-White and Nicolo Savona are listed as injured for Nottingham Forest.
• 4 injuries listed for Leeds United, including Ilia Gruev and Wilfried Gnonto.

Leeds bring the stronger recent attacking return into this tie. Their 2.4 goals-per-game average over the last five matches is well above Forest's 0.8, and they have also kept goals against down to 0.6 in that run. Forest's numbers are flatter - 0.8 scored and 0.8 conceded - which fits a game that could stay tight for long periods.

The latest odds still keep the cup tie close. Forest are priced at 2.42, the draw at 3.35, and Leeds at 3.00. There has also been a late shift in Leeds' favour, with Forest drifting from 2.25 to 2.42 and Leeds shortening from 3.20 to 3.00. Even so, the margin is narrow enough to keep this fixture balanced heading into kick-off.

🔮 Prediction

The prediction is Nottingham Forest 2-1, with home edge just enough to shade a close contest - Expected score: 2-1.

🎯 Betting Picks

1X2: Home @2.48
The discussion backed Nottingham Forest as the best-supported home pick, with 2.48 seen as the standout price and the 2-1 article prediction pointing the same way.

Home To Score 3+ Goals in a Row: Yes @7.22
Aggressive option: For more upside, Home To Score 3+ Goals in a Row: Yes at 7.22 is the bolder way to back the expected 2-1 score.