City Ground | EFL Cup 2nd round 2026-27 | Tuesday, August 25 | 8pm BST
As both sides battle for a place in the EFL Cup 3rd round, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Forest vs Leeds preview – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, latest odds, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Forest Vs Leeds Odds
Despite Leeds beating Nottingham Forest on MD1 in the Premier League three days ago, the EFL Cup odds suggest Forest will exact revenge. The Tricky Trees can be backed at 11/10, the draw is available at 12/5 with the Whites also priced at 12/5 to claim back-to-back wins.
Ahead of the match at the City Ground the latest Forest vs Leeds betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Forest Vs Leeds Preview
The Oliver Glasner era didn’t get off to the start that Nottingham Forest supporters would have hoped for on Saturday afternoon. It took an 87th minute free-kick from Anton Stach to clinch all three points for Leeds but the Forest gaffer has insisted his side will improve.
As for the Whites, the MD1 win was the perfect result to get their campaign off to a flyer. Saturday’s showdown was certainly cagey but from manager Daniel Farke’s perspective, edging out results whilst keeping a clean sheet is a testament to how far his side have come since promotion in 2024-25.
Forest Vs Leeds H2H Record
In terms of the Premier League Nottingham Forest vs Leeds H2H record, both sides can boast six wins each. The Whites drew level thanks to Anton Stach’s stunning free-kick on Saturday afternoon. Daniel Farke’s charges have now won three of the last four in all competitions.
You have to go back to 1978 for the last time the sides met in the League Cup. On that occasions, the Tricky Trees won 4-2 in the semi-final second-leg at the City Ground. They would go on to earn their place on the EFL Cup winners list by beating Liverpool 1-0 in a replay at Old Trafford.
Forest vs Leeds H2H record in all comps:
- Forest wins – 37
- Draws – 35
- Leeds wins – 34
Forest Vs Leeds Team News
Nicolo Savona and Ryan Yates are the only first-teamers ruled out for the home side which suggests why the Forest vs Leeds EFL Cup odds lean towards a first City Ground win for Oliver Glasner. Even more so as the Tricky Trees aren’t expected to name a weakened XI. Ousmane Diomande should start with the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood and Omari Hutchinson all getting the nod.
Wilfried Gnonto, Noah Okafor and Mateo Joseph are all missing for Leeds. However, summer signing Nico Elvedi will start alongside fellow summer edition Tarik Muharemovic. Daniel Farke is expected to make a number of changes with Dan James, Sean Longstaff, Sam Byram and Largie Ramazani all in contention.
Forest Vs Leeds Predicted Lineups
Forest predicted lineup:
Victor; Abott, Diomande, Murillo; Aina, Schlager, Dominguez, Netz; Hutchison, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Leeds predicted lineup:
Trafford; Elvedi, Bijol, Muharemovic; Justin, Byram, Stach, Longstaff; Ramazani, James; Nmecha
Forest Vs Leeds TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Forest vs Leeds is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR (4:30pm kick-off). Live streaming is available via the Sky Go app, Sky Sports app, Virgin TV Go or via a NOW sports membership. Supporters can also tune in on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Nottingham and BBC Radio Leeds.
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Forest Vs Leeds Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- EFL Cup stats – This will be the first League Cup clash between the clubs since 1978.
- Nottingham Forest stats – The Tricky Trees have lost three of their last four H2H clashes.
- Leeds stats – 2022-23 was the last time the Whites won their two opening games to a season (League and Cup)
Top Betting Angles for Forest vs Leeds
- Over 2.5 goals: Came in across three of the last four meetings between the teams . Available at 37/40.
- BTTS (Yes): Has landed in three of the last four Premier League H2H clashes. Currently 7/10.
- Anytime goalscorers: Chris Wood (9/5), Lukas Nmecha (2/1), Callum Hudson-Odoi (14/5) and Dan James (17/5) are worth consideration.
Forest Vs Leeds Prediction
Although the Forest vs Leeds odds tilt in the home sides favour, the Whites will be brimming with confidence after Saturday’s success and we are predicting Daniel Farke’s men to make it three straight wins over the Tricky Trees on Tuesday night.
Prediction: Forest 1-2 Leeds (19/2)
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