Value bet: Leeds to win @ 3.30 – our chance 41% vs 30% implied by the price (edge +35%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultLeeds to win ✓41% · @3.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.75
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 9.98
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds preview and prediction
The match
Leeds travel to City Ground in the League Cup on Tuesday 25 August (20:00 WAT) to face Nottingham Forest.
Form guide
Nottingham Forest's last 5: LWWLL Most recently they lost to Leeds 0–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Leeds's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Nottingham Forest 1–0 away. On the road they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Leeds arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 August 2026, finished Nottingham Forest 0–1 Leeds.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.2 for Nottingham Forest and 1.4 for Leeds. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 58%.
Value angle: Leeds to win at 3.30 – 41% on our numbers against 30% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Nottingham Forest 1–1 Leeds. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nottingham Forest35%fair 2.82 · @2.15
Draw24%fair 4.20 · @3.35
Leeds41%fair 2.45 · @3.30
2.61Expected goals
1.25Nottingham Forest xG
1.36Leeds xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–09%
1–29%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Nottingham Forest 1.2 – 1.4 Leeds expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Leeds?
On our numbers Nottingham Forest have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Leeds 41%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest vs Leeds?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds?
Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest 1–1 Leeds, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Nottingham Forest vs Leeds?
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds (League Cup) kicks off on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at City Ground.
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.