Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League
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by Kennedy Kechula | in Europa League Predictions
Nottingham Forest welcome Fenerbahce this week for the second leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff tie for the round of 16. Forest lead this tie 3-0 following a dominant display in the reverse game last week. We have a prediction for this match below, with the winner set to play either Real Betis from La Liga or Danish side Midtjylland in the next round.
To progress to the next round, Fener need to win by four clear goals, while a 3-0 success will force a penalty shootout. Forest qualified for the playoffs after finishing 13th in the League Phase, two points ahead of Fener, who ended the round in 19th.
Nottingham aren’t as experienced in this competition as Fenerbahce but as things stand, they have a foot in the next round. This will only be the second meeting between the two sides and the Forest coach Vitor Pereira will once again be a man to watch. In his debut in the dugout, he led the EPL side to a comfortable win against his former employers.
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Nottingham Forest v Fenerbahce Istanbul Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.64 | 4.3 | 5 |
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1.54 | 4.4 | 5.7 |
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1.63 | 4.2 | 4.98 |
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1.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
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1.55 | 4.5 | 5.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce Istanbul?
Our prediction for the Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 26/02/2026 between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce Istanbul in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 31.09% for a win of Nottingham Forest against Fenerbahce Istanbul with odds of 1.67 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul is 26.6% with odds of 4.5 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 42.31% chance ⭐ for a win of Fenerbahce Istanbul vs Nottingham Forest with odds of 5.8 at Tonybet.
Nottingham Forest - Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction and Best Odds:
| Nottingham Forest Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Fenerbahce Istanbul wins | 42.31% | 5.8 at Tonybet |
| Under 2.5 | 57.45% | 2.22 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 68.75% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Fenerbahce Istanbul | 16.63% | 12 at Bet365 |
Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Form
Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce Istanbul Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2026 - Premier League
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
11 Feb 2026 - Premier League
6 Feb 2026 - Premier League
1 Feb 2026 - Premier League
29 Jan 2026 - Europa League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2026 - Premier League
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
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
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
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
14 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
9 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
5 Feb 2026 - Turkiye Kupasi
2 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
9 Feb 2026 - Super Lig
5 Feb 2026 - Turkiye Kupasi
25 Jan 2026 - Super Lig
22 Jan 2026 - Europa League
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
Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
19 Feb 2026 - Europa League
Nottingham Forest - Fenerbahce Istanbul: Form Analysis
Forest turned on the style in the first leg and now seek to see out their efforts and stay in Europe. The English Premier League side has struggled domestically, but this hasn’t been the case in UEL. This is where they have gained much reprieve.
Forest, who had not won in three games going into the first leg battle, have now won just one of their last five games. In Vitor Pereira’s second game in charge, the hosts were unable to replicate their success in Turkey as they lost 1-0 at home to Liverpool. The loss left them just two points above the EPL relegation zone.
Fenerbahce haven’t lost an away match across all competitions since September.
Fenerbahce were not in domestic action over the weekend and will hope the full week to prepare yields fruit at the City Ground. The Turkish heavyweights looked set to claim the first leg as they arrived for the clash in contrasting form to their visitors.
Domenico Tedesco’s men went into the game with a six-match unbeaten run and had won four straight fixtures. The Canaries lost both times they faced off with an English side this term. They, however, have an incredible away record and will fancy their chances of overturning Forest’s advantage.
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Nottingham Forest against Fenerbahce Istanbul Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 5 - 4 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
A. Gunn
K. Willows
DefenderZ. Abbott
O. Aina
N. Milenkovic
MidfielderM. Gibbs-White
I. Sangare
D. Ndoye
C. Hudson-Odoi
Igor Jesus
D. Bakwa
E. Biterge
DefenderK. Uregen
N. Semedo
L. Mercan
A. Ekici
M. Asensio
Missing players
M. Sels
J. Victor
DefenderW. Boly
N. Savona
ForwardC. Wood
Nottingham Forest & Fenerbahce Istanbul Squad Analysis
Morgan Gibbs-White is rediscovering his scoring form. The Forest forward scored and assisted in the first leg. Igor Jesus has been in good shape in Europe and was on target in Istanbul.
The two are Forest’s leading scorers and have scored a combined 20 goals, with Igor’s seven UEL strikes placing him top of the Golden Boot race. The hosts will, however, have to deal with the absence of their first-choice custodian. Matz Sels is out injured.
Vitor Pereira is seeking a second win in two matches against former employers.
Fenerbahce have a plethora of attacking talents with European pedigree, but none gave them an edge in the first leg. Marco Asensio has scored 12 goals in his debut season in Turkey, but hasn’t found the net in Europe.
Anderson Talisca is Fener’s top scorer. He has netted 21 goals with four coming in Europe. Kerem Akturkoglu has also netted four times in the UEL. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce will be without Milan Skriniar, Fred and Jayden Oosterwolde. Skriniar suffered an injury in the first leg.
Most goals and assists
Nottingham Forest
Fenerbahce Istanbul
Igor Jesus
(7 Goals)
K. Akturkoglu
(6 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(3 Assists)
N. Dorgeles
(2 Assists)
Nottingham Forest - Fenerbahce Istanbul Key Points
- Forest have scored 18 goals in nine matches in the EL.
- Forest scored three goals against Fenerbahce in the first leg.
- Fenerbahce have failed to score only once in their last seven outings.
- BTTS has come through in six of Fenerbahce's last eight matches.
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Our Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Prediction
Our prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce is BTTS. Forest have a strong lead but facing an equally strong attack, they know it can easily be overturned. As such, they have no option but to go for a home win.
The hosts demonstrated their attacking prowess in the first leg but can’t afford to rest on their laurels as Fenerbahce will surely come out to attack. The visitors’ advantage is that they’ve had much time to prepare and will arrive with the sole intent of overturning the tie. Seeing both teams get on the scoresheet, therefore, is a very strong possibility.
Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul Alternative Predictions
Fenerbahce Istanbul wins
In our second prediction, we pick Fenerbahce to win. Fener will know they hugely underperformed in the first leg and will be keen to offer a response. The visitors also have a strong away record, far more dominant than Forest have been at home.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Nottingham Forest Fenerbahce Istanbul
| Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest wins | 2.08 | 1.67 | -19.7% |
| Draw | 3.7 | 4.5 | +21.6% |
| Fenerbahce Istanbul wins | 3.78 | 5.8 | +53.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Fenerbahce Istanbul is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 53.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 26.5% and is now 17.2% (-9.2%)
Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Istanbul - FAQs
This match will be played on Thursday 26 February.
This match will be played at Forest’s City Ground Stadium in Nottingham, England.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
