Nottingham Forest vs Porto prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, April 16, 2026
Europa League
In the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal on April 16, 2026, the return leg will be played between Nottingham Forest and Porto. The winner here will advance to the semifinals.
Nottingham Forest vs Porto: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Nottingham club faded at the finish last spring, dropping from fourth to seventh place. This was still a significant achievement, but the disappointed management nevertheless dismissed Nuno Espírito Santo. After that, there were two more managerial changes, and the current manager, Vítor Pereira, is fighting for Premier League survival. The Portuguese giants, after a couple of years finishing in third place, are now, under Farioli, contending for the top spot in the Primeira Liga with Sporting. However, they did lose to them in the cup.
In the Europa League, the English side managed just one win and five points from their first four group matches. But after Postecoglou's departure, they improved and reached the playoffs. Under the current manager, they advanced thanks to away wins over both Fenerbahce and Midtjylland.
The Portuguese side suffered only one defeat in the main round, precisely in Nottingham. Nonetheless, with five wins and seventeen points from other matches, they advanced directly to the Round of 16. There, they beat Stuttgart twice. Facing the British side again, both teams quickly exchanged goals (including a comical own goal), and that was it.
Previous Matches: Nottingham Forest vs Porto
The clubs met for the first time in October at the City Ground. The hosts won 2-0.
The British side appears to be the favorite. However, we do not expect a high-scoring match—our tip is "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.62).
Nottingham Forest vs Porto: Key Stats and Trends
- Nottingham Forest have won three of their last five away matches in the competition
- The club scores an average of 1.69 goals per game, conceding 0.92
- Porto have won five of their last seven Europa League matches
- The team averages 1.64 goals scored per game, conceding less than half as much—0.82
Nottingham Forest vs Porto: Likely Starting Lineups
Nottingham Forest lines up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Ortega - Morato, Murillo, Abbott - Ndoye, Dominguez, Yates, Bakwa - McAtee, Gibbs-White - Wood. Boly, Savona, and John are unavailable.
Porto lines up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): . Agehova, Nahuén Pérez, and Luuk de Jong will not travel.
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