Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Forest are languishing in the relegation zone.

The City Ground in Nottingham gears up to host the Matchweek 11 fixture of the English Premier League, where newly promoted Leeds United will face Nottingham Forest.

After a dismal start to the new domestic season, Nottingham have already seen two managerial changes this season. After Nuno Santos and Ange Postecoglou were sacked, Forest roped in Sean Dyche. Under the former Watford and Everton gaffer, Forest are coming after a 2-2 draw against Manchester United.

Leeds are currently out of the relegation zone, but anything other than a win could take them back to the danger zone. With 11 points in 10 games, Leeds are just two spots above the relegation zone. They are led by former Norwich City gaffer Daniel Farke.

Kick-off:

• Location: Nottingham, England
• Stadium: City Ground
• Date: Sunday, November 9
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 p.m. IST
• Referee: Tim Robinson
• VAR: In use

🔜 New week. New fight. pic.twitter.com/wdTfeMJxuN

— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 3, 2025

Players to Watch

Nikola Milenkovic (Nottingham Forest)

The Serbian centre back has rendered his services for seven years at Fiorentina before making a move to Nottingham Forest last season. In his debut season in the English top flight, he played a crucial role in clinching a continental berth for Forest. He has been a solid presence at the back for Nottingham.

He has played in all 10 league games so far this season and will be eager to help his side register yet another clean sheet against Leeds.

Sean Longstaff (Leeds)

The 28-year-old English midfielder from North Shields spent his early days at St. James Park with Newcastle United and was part of the squad that won the Carabao Cup last season. After Leeds got promoted to the PL this season, he made a move to Elland Road. The player has been phenomenal so far in the centre of the park.

In 10 games, he has already scored once and given two assists. He will be keen to find his name on the scoresheet and help the reigning EFL Championship winners bag all three points.

Match Facts

• Nottingham have had three managers so far this season.
• Nottingham clinched a UEFA Europa League berth last season.
• Leeds are the reigning EFL Championship winners.

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw – 9/4 with bet365
• Morgan Gibbs White to score first – 11/4 with bet365
• Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leeds United -14/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Forest will miss out on the services of Chris Wood, Douglas Luiz, Bakwa, and Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Meanwhile, Leeds will miss Wilfried Gnonto for the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 172

Nottingham won: 68

Leeds won: 77

Draws: 27

Predicted Lineups

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

Sels (GK); Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Luiz; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus

Leeds predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Perri (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundson; Longstaff, Ampadu, Tanaka; Aaronson, Calvert Lewin, Okafor

Match Prediction

We expect this game to end in a stalemate. Both teams are going through difficult times, and we expect the game to culminate in a high-scoring thriller.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leeds United

Telecast Details

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