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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/08/2026
Carabao Cup · 2nd RoundNottingham Forest vs Leeds United – Best bets of the match
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Nottingham Forest begin a new era under Oliver Glasner, who inherits a squad that endured four managerial changes last season. The Austrian, fresh from European success with Crystal Palace, is expected to deploy a wing-back system at The City Ground. Pre-season offered encouragement, with victories over Bayer Leverkusen and Brest suggesting early cohesion. Forest's recent form reads two wins followed by a defeat and two draws, a mixed sequence that reflects the ongoing transition.
Leeds United finished fourteenth in the Premier League last term and have backed Daniel Farke heavily this summer, spending over £74m including a club-record deal for goalkeeper James Trafford. Pre-season was impressive; four wins from five friendlies, highlighted by a 4-2 triumph against Liverpool, point to genuine improvement. Their recent competitive form has been inconsistent, though, with two draws, a win, a defeat and another loss across the last five outings. Farke will view this cup tie as a chance to build early momentum.
Forest's home record last season tells a revealing story: four wins, eight draws, and seven defeats at the City Ground. That draw-heavy profile makes a double chance covering a home win or draw an attractive proposition. Glasner's side showed encouraging pre-season form, beating Bayer Leverkusen and Brest, suggesting his methods are already taking hold.
Leeds arrive with momentum from a strong summer, winning four of five pre-season fixtures including a convincing rout of Liverpool. Yet Daniel Farke's squad finished a modest fourteenth last term, and significant squad upheaval, over £74m spent, needs time to gel. Cup matches away from home early in the campaign rarely favour sides still finding cohesion.
The 1X selection is our pick here, backed by Forest's home price at 2.60. With this being the second meeting in three days following their Premier League opener, both managers will rotate, and that typically favours the home side's depth and familiarity with their surroundings. Value sits with Forest avoiding defeat at the City Ground.
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Trends to Know about Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
- Forest drew eight of nineteen home matches
- Leeds won four of five pre-season fixtures
- Head-to-head record favours Forest historically
Form & Statistics: Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Match?
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United?
Nottingham Forest host Leeds United at the City Ground on Monday 25 August 2026, with kickoff at 1:00 AM BST.
Where is Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United being played?
This fixture takes place at the City Ground in Nottingham, home of Nottingham Forest.
How Can I Watch Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United on TV and Live Stream?
Check local listings for Carabao Cup coverage, as broadcast details are confirmed closer to kickoff.