Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Europa League Predictions
Fenerbahce will welcome Nottingham Forest for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff tie for the round of 16. This clash will mark the first time that these two teams are meeting. Forest will host the return leg in a week’s time, but here is our prediction for this match.
Fenerbahce qualified for the intermediate round to reach the round of 16 proper after finishing in 19th place in the League Phase. Forest, who earned two more points than the Yellow Canaries, ended the first round in 13th. Fener are in strong form at the moment.
Nottingham are now under a new manager, Vitor Pereira, whose reign starts with a match in Europe. The manager is not a new face to Fenerbahce, having worked there before. As he looks to start off with a win against former employers, Fenerbahce will want to get one over their former coach.
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Fenerbahce Istanbul v Nottingham Forest Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.28 | 3.4 | 3.25 |
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2.23 | 3.36 | 3.26 |
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2.22 | 3.36 | 3.26 |
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2.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 |
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2.26 | 3.3 | 3.25 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Fenerbahce Istanbul and Nottingham Forest?
Our prediction for the Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest match is: Fenerbahce Istanbul wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 19/02/2026 between Fenerbahce Istanbul and Nottingham Forest in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.37% for a win of Fenerbahce Istanbul against Nottingham Forest with odds of 2.3 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest is 23.03% with odds of 3.49 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 30.6% chance ⭐ for a win of Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul with odds of 3.4 at 888Starz.
Fenerbahce Istanbul - Nottingham Forest Prediction and Best Odds:
| Fenerbahce Istanbul Nottingham Forest Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Fenerbahce Istanbul wins | 46.37% | 2.3 at 888Starz |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54.91% | 2 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 64.29% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Fenerbahce Istanbul/Fenerbahce Istanbul | 20.58% | 3.75 at Bet365 |
Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest Form
Fenerbahce Istanbul and Nottingham Forest Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
9 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
5 Feb 2026 - Turkiye Kupasi
2 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
29 Jan 2026 - Europa League
25 Jan 2026 - Super Lig
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
5 Feb 2026 - Turkiye Kupasi
25 Jan 2026 - Super Lig
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
6 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
23 Dec 2025 - Turkiye Kupasi
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
2 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
29 Jan 2026 - Europa League
18 Jan 2026 - Super Lig
14 Jan 2026 - Turkiye Kupasi
10 Jan 2026 - Super Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Feb 2026 - Premier League
6 Feb 2026 - Premier League
1 Feb 2026 - Premier League
29 Jan 2026 - Europa League
25 Jan 2026 - Premier League
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Feb 2026 - Premier League
1 Feb 2026 - Premier League
29 Jan 2026 - Europa League
17 Jan 2026 - Premier League
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Feb 2026 - Premier League
25 Jan 2026 - Premier League
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
6 Jan 2026 - Premier League
3 Jan 2026 - Premier League
Fenerbahce Istanbul - Nottingham Forest: Form Analysis
Fenerbahce won three of their eight league stage games and drew a further three. The Turkish giants could have made it to the round of 16 automatically if not for a poor ending. Domenico Tedesco’s men earned just one point from their final two games and finished four points from the top eight.
After a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to Aston Villa in the penultimate round, Efsane could only manage a 1-1 draw away to FCSB on Matchday 8. That draw, though, is part of a six-match unbeaten run that they arrive with for this clash. Fener have won their last four games. They are coming off an exciting 3-2 victory away to Trabzonspor that maintained their domestic league title push.
Forest are having a peculiar season; struggling domestically while advancing in Europe.
The visitors are struggling on the wrong end of the English Premier League table and, at the same time, are in the knockout rounds in Europe. Forest’s domestic struggles have seen the club turn into a revolving door for coaches.
Vitor Pereira, appointed this past weekend, is the club’s fourth manager this term. The Portuguese tactician is a former Fenerbahce manager, and everyone at the club will hope this gives them a leg up in this tie. The Reds, who dismissed Sean Dyche last week, have won just three of their last 10 games. They have lost four times. This week’s visitors haven’t won in three outings and drew 0-0 with Wolves last time out.
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Fenerbahce Istanbul against Nottingham Forest Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
T. Cetin
E. Biterge
DefenderA. Brown
C. Soyuncu
Y. Demir
MidfielderI. Yuksek
Fred
L. Mercan
O. Aydin
N. Dorgeles
A. Ekici
A. Gunn
K. Willows
DefenderMorato
Z. Abbott
J. Cunha
MidfielderR. Yates
N. Dominguez
J. McAtee
D. Ndoye
D. Bakwa
L. Lucca
Missing players
M. Sels
John Victor
DefenderN. Savona
ForwardC. Wood
Fenerbahce Istanbul & Nottingham Forest Squad Analysis
Archie Brown is the highlight among Fenerbahce’s absentees. The Englishman has a leg injury that will keep him out till late February. On the flipside, Anderson Talisca will be the leading light in this game. He is Fener’s top scorer with 21 goals and has netted four times in the Europa League.
Kerem Akturkoglu and Marco Asensio have scored nine and 12 goals, respectively, with the former bagging four in the UEL. Others to look out for here are Dorgeles Nene and Matteo Guendouzi.
Akturkoglu and Asensio have scored 80% of Fenerbahce’s goals in Europe this season.
Forest are dealing with an injury crisis and could be without up to nine players for this match. Eight players are already ruled out, while Murillo could make it nine due to a calf issue. Matz Sels is among those who will miss this match.
Taiwo Awoniyi, Willy Boly, and Chris Wood add to the list of absentees. Forest were among the top-scoring teams in the league phase and had Igor Jesus to thank. The Brazilian is locked in the race for the Golden Boot, as he has netted six goals in the competition. Morgan Gibbs-White hasn’t carried his domestic scoring onto the continental stage, but he is another reliable option for the visitors.
Most goals and assists
Fenerbahce Istanbul
Nottingham Forest
K. Akturkoglu
(6 Goals)
Igor Jesus
(7 Goals)
N. Dorgeles
(2 Assists)
M. Gibbs-White
(3 Assists)
Fenerbahce Istanbul - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Six of Forest’s last 10 away matches ended in defeat.
- Fenerbahce are on four straight wins ahead of this game.
- In their last 11 outings, Fenerbahce have won eight times.
- Forest haven’t won in seven of their last 10 games, losing four times.
- Fenerbahce have failed to score in only one match at home this season.
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Our Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Our prediction for Fenerbahce v Nottingham Forest is that Fenerbahce Istanbul wins. Fener are in terrific form coming into this match. They haven’t lost in six outings and are on a four-match winning run. Forest, on the other hand, have been blowing hot and cold, mostly cold.
The Premier League club is coming into this game having not won in three fixtures. Away from home, especially, the English side has struggled. Having considered the form of both teams, we feel strongly about a home win for Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest Alternative Predictions
Igor Jesus to score
In our second prediction, we will be backing Igor Jesus to get to the score sheet. Forest have relied heavily on the Brazilian for goals, and he has been delivering well in Europe. Six of his 11 strikes have come in Europe. As he has placed himself in the running for the Golden Boot, Jesus will be extra motivated to score.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Fenerbahce Istanbul Nottingham Forest
| Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Fenerbahce Istanbul wins | 2.46 | 2.3 | -6.5% |
| Draw | 3.51 | 3.49 | -0.6% |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 3.1 | 3.4 | +9.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Fenerbahce Istanbul is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 6.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 40.7% and is now 43.5% (2.8%)
Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest - FAQs
The Fenerbahce v Nottingham Forest match will be played on Thursday, 19 February.
The Fenerbahce v Nottingham Forest match will be played at Fenerbahce’s Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.
Fans in the UK will be able to watch Fenerbahce v Nottingham Forest live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. In Turkey, it will be TRT beaming the game. Meanwhile, detailed match updates for all Europa League matches will also be available on SportyTrader.
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