Preview: Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Playoffs first-leg

These clubs have never faced each other before.

Fenerbahce are all set to lock horns with Nottingham Forest for their first-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League. This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs, taking place at the Ulker Stadyumu.

The Turkish Super Lig side have performed well in their last four matches and will be eager to use this momentum to their advantage. Being at home will surely be a confidence booster for them. Fenerbahce have only secured three wins in the European competition this season.

Nottingham Forest are on a poor run of form at the moment. They haven’t secured any wins in their last three matches and will be under pressure for their next one because of being away from home. The Garibaldis secured four wins during the league phase of the UEFA Europa League.

Kick-off:

• Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
• Stadium: Ulker Stadyumu
• Date: Thursday, February 19
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Fenerbahce: D-W-W-W-W

Nottingham: W-W-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Kerem Akturkoglu (Fenerbahce)

Kerem Akturkoglu was one of the goal scorers for Fenerbahce in their previous league game and this also helped them secure a win. In seven UEFA Europa League games in the ongoing campaign, he has scored four goals and has an assist to his name. He is going to be one of the main men for Fenerbahce in the attacking front.

Igor Jesus (Nottingham)

A top performance is most likely going to make a difference for Nottingham Forest. In six European competition appearances this season, Igor Jesus has scored six goals. Even though he is not in his top form at the moment, the 24-year-old is going to play a crucial part in the final third.

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce are undefeated in their last five matches.
• Nottingham Forest have failed to secure a win in their last three attempts.
• This is going to be the first-ever outing between these clubs.

Fenerbahce vs Nottingham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Fenerbahce to win @134/100 10bet
• Kerem Akturkoglu to score @3/1 BetVictor
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Fenerbahce will miss out on the services of Archie Brown. He is injured.

Chris Wood, Matz Sels, John Victor and Willy Boly are not going to be in action for Nottingham Forest due to their injuries. Murillo and Nicolo Savona might also miss out due to their fitness issues. Vítor Pereira has been appointed as their new head coach.

Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that Vítor Pereira has been appointed as Head Coach on an 18-month deal.Pereira began his managerial career in his homeland, Portugal, in 2002. After gaining extensive experience across the country, he took over Porto in 2011, where a… pic.twitter.com/nnHmRKPoLU

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) February 15, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Fenerbahce won: 0

Nottingham won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Fenerbahce predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Ederson (GK); Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Müldür; Kante, Guendouzi, Yüksek; Asensio; Talisca, Aktürkoglu

Nottingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ortega (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus

Match Prediction

These sides are going to come up with an intense outing. Fenerbahce are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Nottingham Forest in their upcoming UEFA Europa League playoffs clash.

Prediction: Fenerbahce 2-1 Nottingham

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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