Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26

This will be only the second-ever confrontation between these clubs.

Real Betis are all set to lock horns with Nottingham Forest in their round 1 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League (UEL). The interesting contest between these sides will take place at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla.

Los Verdiblancos at home will be looking to begin their UEL campaign on a positive note. They came very close to winning the UEFA Conference League title last season, but fell prey to Chelsea in the final.

Real Betis have started their season on a decent note, even though they have not been able to come up with the best of performances, the Manuel Pellegrini-led side will be feeling confident.

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The Tricky Trees have started their season on a poor note. Nottingham Forest are yet to secure a win in their new campaign. Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as their new manager, and he will be looking to come up with some different strategies so that it can benefit his side.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sevilla, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla
• Date: Thursday, September 25
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Sept 24; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Sascha Stegemann
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Betis: W-D-L-D-W

Nottingham Forest: D-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Antony (Real Betis)

The Brazilian winger will be looking to step up and play an important role in the attacking front for Real Betis. Antony came up with some top performances for Los Verdiblancos last season, but has yet to open his account this season. He will be keen on engraving his name on the score sheet.

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Chris Wood has not been able to come up with his peak performance till now. But the New Zealand forward now has a chance to deliver for Nottingham Forest. He will be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Garibaldis, and Wood will be keen on finding the net.

Match Facts

• Nottingham Forest haven’t been able to secure a victory in their last five fixtures.
• Real Betis are unbeaten in their last two matches.
• The Garibaldis have failed to secure a clean sheet in any of their last six games.

Real Betis v Nottingham Forest: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Betis to win @5/4 William Hill
• Cucho Hernández to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Isco, Ricardo Rodriguez, Aitor Ruibal and Nelson Deossa are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Real Betis.

Nottingham Forest will be without the services of Nicolas Dominguez and Ola Aina as they are injured. Murillo might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Real Betis won: 1

Nottingham won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Real Betis predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

López (GK); Bellerín, Llorente, Natan, Firpo; Amrabat, Fornals; Antony, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli; Hernández

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

Sels (GK); Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Zinchenko; Anderson, Luiz; Bakwa, Gibbs-White, Ndoye; Wood

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense fixture between these clubs, but Real Betis will be coming in as the favourites. They are likely to come out on top as the better team against Nottingham Forest in their UEFA Europa League clash.

Prediction: Real Betis 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Middle East/North Africa: beIN Sports

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