The Nottingham Forest Vs Porto Europa League QF Is Evenly Poised At 1-1
City Ground | Europa League QF 2nd Leg (1-1) | Thursday April 16 | 8pm
With all to play for at the City Ground, BetVictor News brings you the Forest vs Porto preview, prediction, H2H record, team news, betting angles, latest odds and more ahead of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final 2nd leg.
Forest Vs Porto Preview
After an extraordinary own goal from Martim Fernandes last week, Nottingham Forest were able to leave Porto with a credible 1-1 draw. The hosts applied plenty of pressure in the early stages and were rewarded when William Gomes swept home after just 10 minutes.
However, Fernandes’ pacey back-pass to Diogo Costa completely bypassed the Portuguese international goalkeeper and into the net. Both players stunned reactions – coupled with the Tricky Trees forwards feeling almost embarrassed to celebrate – provided the highlight of what was a fairly cagey affair.
The Forest vs Porto odds favour the Premier League strugglers to progress to the last four. However, the Dragons will be gunning for revenge having lost 2-0 in Nottingham during the league phase earlier this season.
Which is another factor to consider when it comes to Europa League betting. Vítor Pereira’s side hold the psychological advantage and with a home tie to navigate, Forest will head into the game with an air of confidence. Something of which has been more evident in the UEL compared to the PL this term.
Forest Vs Porto H2H Record
The entire Forest vs Porto H2H record has been determined in the 2025-26 campaign. The Tricky Trees won the very first meeting 2-0 on home soil. Penalties from Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus ensured the points stayed in NG2.
Then of course, the two sides played out a 1-1 draw in the quarter-final 1st leg. Although Vitor Pereira’s side are slight outsiders at 6/1 when it comes to the Europa League outright winner market, they’ll really fancy their chances of going a third consecutive game unbeaten against the Portuguese giants.
- 09/04/2026 – Porto 1-1 Nottingham Forest
- 23/10/2025 – Nottingham Forest 2-0 Porto
Forest Vs Porto Team News
Jair Cunha, Nicolo Savona, Willy Boly and John Victor are all ruled out injured for Nottingham Forest. Stefan Ortega is likely to replace Matz Sels in between the sticks but the biggest boost from Forest’s point of view is the return of Elliot Anderson from suspension.
As far as Porto are concerned, they will have to make do without Luuk de Jong, Martim Fernandes, Samu Aghehowa and Nehuen Perez. Head coach Francesco Farioli is set to stick with the same XI that started in the 1st leg.
Forest’s last six in all comps:
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Porto’s last six in all comps:
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Forest Vs Porto Predicted Lineups
Forest predicted lineup:
Ortega; Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
Porto predicted lineup:
D Costa; A Costa, Silva, Bednarek, Sanusi; Fofana, Rosario, Veiga; Gomes, Moffi, Sainz
Forest Vs Porto TV Channel And Live Streaming (UK)
Forest vs Porto is available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 with live streaming available via HBO Max. Coverage begins at 7pm ahead of an 8pm kick-off. For those looking to tune in on radio, BBC Five Live and TalkSPORT have got you covered.
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Forest Vs Porto Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Forest are unbeaten in the two previous H2H encounters
- Porto have failed to beat English opponents in five Europa League clashes (D2, L3)
- Forest have lost three times at the City Ground in the Europa League this season – including both play-off/knockout games to Fenerbahce and Midtjylland
Top Betting Angles for Forest vs Porto
Under 2.5 goals: Forest have only scored one goal at home in their last seven across all comps. Currently 3/5.
BTTS: Has come in across Porto’s last three fixtures and the last two games involving Forest. Online at 37/40.
Shots on target: Nottingham Forest have registered 79 shots on target this term. Bettered only by Bologna (83). Forest 5+ SoT is available at 13/8.
Forest Vs Porto Prediction
Although we are backing a smooth passage into the last four in our Aston Villa vs Bologna preview for the Premier League side, this quarter-final promises to be much tighter. A passionate yet demanding home crowd will be cheering Forest on but Porto are more than used to such atmospheres.
We are going to it on the fence and call a 1-1 draw whereby the Tricky Trees progress via a penalty shootout. Thus, potentially meaning an all-English semi-final against Unai Emery’s Europa League favourites.
Prediction: Forest 1-1 Porto (Forest win on pens)
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