Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 25, 2026
EFL Cup (Carabao Cup)
In the 1/32 finals of the English League Cup on August 25, 2026, Nottingham Forest will face Leeds United. The clubs meet again, but this time in a knockout match.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Nottingham club qualified for European competitions after the previous season. However, the 2025/2026 campaign was mostly remembered for frequent managerial changes. Despite decent results in the Europa League, where the English side reached the playoffs, they finished 16th in the Premier League with 44 points. This summer, yet another new manager arrived—Oliver Glasner.
Leeds United had to spend a couple of seasons in the Championship. However, in 2025, they returned to the Premier League and collected 47 points, which was enough for a comfortable 14th-place finish. Now the goal is to consolidate their position in the Premier League, and over the summer they tried to strengthen their squad with new signings: they spent 40 million on a new goalkeeper, Trafford, and also brought in Wilson, Muharemović, Cresswell, and Elvedi.
These very opponents faced off in the first round of the Premier League. The home side had a certain advantage then, but failed to score and eventually conceded in the 88th minute, losing 0-1.
Previous Matches: Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
In the last five official meetings, the home side has always won—and three times this happened at the "City Ground".
The visitors are again not highly rated. However, it seems worth considering "both teams to score" (odds – 1.67).
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United: Key Statistics and Trends
- Nottingham Forest have won two of their last three matches
- Leeds United have won five of their last six games
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United: Probable Starting Lineups
Nottingham Forest are expected to play a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Sels – Murillo, Milenković, Jair Cunha – Williams, Sangaré, McAtee, Aina – Gibbs-White, Ndoye – Igor Jesus
Leeds United are expected to play a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Trafford – Muharemović, Bijol, Rodon – Justin, Ampadu, Štach, Bogle – Aaronson, Wilson – Calvert-Lewin
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