Double chanceNottingham Forest W or draw ✓88% · @1.15
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗72% · @1.75
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–4 ✗5% · fair 19.33
Sheffield United W vs Nottingham Forest W preview and prediction
The match
Nottingham Forest W travel to Bramall Lane in the WSL Cup on Sunday 18 October (13:00 WAT) to face Sheffield United W.
Form guide
Sheffield United W's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Ipswich Town W 1–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 3.5 conceded.
Nottingham Forest W's last 5: WDLWD Most recently they beat Burnley W 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Nottingham Forest W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 6.5 goals: 2.2 for Sheffield United W and 4.3 for Nottingham Forest W. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 96% likely and both teams score in 72% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sheffield United W 12%, draw 20%, Nottingham Forest W 68%.
Safer route: Nottingham Forest W or draw (88%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (72%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 72% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.39, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sheffield United W 2–4 Nottingham Forest W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sheffield United W12%fair 8.49 · @5.00
Draw20%fair 5.00 · @3.60
Nottingham Forest W68%fair 1.47 · @1.57
6.50Expected goals
2.25Sheffield United W xG
4.25Nottingham Forest W xG
72%Both score
96%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–45%
2–35%
1–45%
2–54%
1–34%
1–54%
From our goals model: Sheffield United W 2.2 – 4.3 Nottingham Forest W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Nottingham Forest W to win✗
68%
1.47
1.57 ▲
Double chance
Nottingham Forest W or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
72%
1.39
1.75 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
99%
1.01
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
96%
1.04
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
89%
1.13
–
Half-time result
Nottingham Forest W ahead at half-time✗
58%
1.74
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Nottingham Forest W / FT Nottingham Forest W✗
51%
1.95
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–4✗
5%
19.33
–
Form
Sheffield United W – last 6
LWLLLL
4 Oct
vs Ipswich Town W
1–2
L
27 Sep
vs Durham W
4–1
W
23 Sep
@ Manchester United W
1–10
L
20 Sep
@ Newcastle United W
1–4
L
13 Sep
@ Wolverhampton W
1–3
L
6 Sep
vs Leicester City FC W
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
3.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Nottingham Forest W – last 6
WDLWDD
4 Oct
vs Burnley W
2–0
W
27 Sep
@ Southampton W
1–1
D
23 Sep
vs Aston Villa W
0–2
L
20 Sep
@ Durham W
2–1
W
13 Sep
vs Watford W
2–2
D
6 Sep
@ Ipswich Town W
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sheffield United W and Nottingham Forest W.
What is the prediction for Sheffield United W vs Nottingham Forest W?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Sheffield United W vs Nottingham Forest W?
On our numbers Sheffield United W have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Nottingham Forest W 68%.
How many goals will there be in Sheffield United W vs Nottingham Forest W?
We expect about 6.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 96% likely and both teams score 72% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sheffield United W vs Nottingham Forest W?
Our predicted score is Sheffield United W 2–4 Nottingham Forest W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 6.5 goals in total.
When is Sheffield United W vs Nottingham Forest W?
Sheffield United W vs Nottingham Forest W (WSL Cup) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Bramall Lane.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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