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by Steve Ashfield | in Europa League Predictions
After five games of the league phase, Utrecht are yet to win a game. They are 32nd in the Europa League and on Thursday are home to 16th-placed Nottingham Forest. Can the Cathedral Citizens get a vital Europa League home victory? Read our match prediction below.
Utrecht have only earned one point so far in this league phase. With three games to play, the Dutch side are five points adrift of the final unseeded play-off position. Their next two fixtures in this league phase are both at home and they really need to start picking up some points.
Nottingham Forest are in the final seeded play-off position but only on goal difference. The English Premier League club are only two points behind the automatic qualification places. They are still inconsistent and were beaten 3-0 at Everton last weekend. European form has been better with only one loss so far in their five games.
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The Best Betting Odds for Utrecht v Nottingham Forest Match
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5 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
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4.6 | 3.6 | 1.7 |
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4.6 | 3.6 | 1.7 |
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4.5 | 3.75 | 1.7 |
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4.7 | 3.8 | 1.73 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Utrecht and Nottingham Forest?
Our prediction for the Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 11/12/2025 between Utrecht and Nottingham Forest in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 39.59% for a win of Utrecht against Nottingham Forest with odds of 5 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest is 31.5% with odds of 3.93 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 28.91% chance ⭐ for a win of Nottingham Forest vs Utrecht with odds of 1.79 at 888Starz.
Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest Form
Utrecht and Nottingham Forest's standings in the Europa League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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16
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8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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32
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1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -5 |
Utrecht and Nottingham Forest Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
30 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
23 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
9 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie
9 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
2 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
18 Oct 2025 - Eredivisie
28 Sept 2025 - Eredivisie
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
23 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie
26 Oct 2025 - Eredivisie
23 Oct 2025 - Europa League
5 Oct 2025 - Eredivisie
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
22 Nov 2025 - Premier League
9 Nov 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
9 Nov 2025 - Premier League
1 Nov 2025 - Premier League
23 Oct 2025 - Europa League
18 Oct 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
22 Nov 2025 - Premier League
6 Nov 2025 - Europa League
26 Oct 2025 - Premier League
5 Oct 2025 - Premier League
Utrecht - Nottingham Forest: Form Analysis
Utrecht are seventh in the Dutch Eredivisie but have drawn each of their last three league fixtures. They come into this game having gone four matches without a win. So far in this league phase, Utrecht have failed to win a game. Their solitary point came in a 1-1 home draw with Porto.
Both clubs are inconsistent.
Their other home fixture saw them lose 1-0 to Lyon. Their last two league phase games have seen both teams score.
Nottingham Forest are 16th in the league phase with three games to play. They are only 17th in the Premier League but had been in the bottom three earlier this season. Only one of their five league phase games has ended in defeat. That was a 3-2 home loss to Midtjylland.
On the road, Forest have four points from their two games. Both teams have scored in their last two league phase fixtures. Forest conceded three goals at the weekend and will need to defend better in this match.
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Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
N. Vesterlund
D. Murkin
MidfielderD. Van Den Berg
ForwardD. Min
A. Gunn
DefenderO. Aina
O. Zinchenko
MidfielderD. Luiz
Murillo
ForwardD. Bakwa
C. Wood
T. Awoniyi
Utrecht & Nottingham Forest Squad Analysis
FC Utrecht have been drawing too many games of late. Draws aren't going to rescue the lowly position that the Dutch club have in the Europa League. A win over Nottingham Forest would keep their qualification hopes alive.
They have doubts over the fitness of both Rafik El Arguioui and Daby van den Berg.
Wood will be absent for Forest.
Nottingham Forest are still battling relegation in the Premier League. There has been improvement since the arrival of Sean Dyche as coach but they still lack consistency. They will be without top striker Chris Wood for this trip to Utrecht. So far in the Europa League this season, Igor Jesus has been in good scoring form for the English club with three goals and Forest will be hoping for more this week.
Wood is one of several Forest players who will not be playing on Thursday. Other absentees include Oleksandr Zinchenko, Angus Gunn and Taiwo Awoniyi. There are also doubts over both Ryan Yates and Murillo.
Most goals and assists
Utrecht
Nottingham Forest
M. Rodriguez
(5 Goals)
Igor Jesus
(6 Goals)
S. El Karouani
(9 Assists)
M. Gibbs-White
(3 Assists)
Utrecht and Nottingham Forest Stats in Europa League
Utrecht - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Both teams have scored in each of Nottingham Forest’s last two league phase matches.
- Seven of the last eight Utrecht matches have seen both teams score.
- The last two Utrecht league phase matches have seen both teams score.
- Five of Utrecht’s last six home games have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.
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Our Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
A win is needed for Utrecht to boost their chances of reaching the play-offs. Just one point has been earned from their first five games and the two home fixtures they have to play must provide at least four points.
Nottingham Forest have struggled in the Premier League this season and don't look like being in Europe next season unless they win a cup competition. They have earned eight points so far in this league phase. Our main Utrecht v Nottingham Forest prediction is both teams to score.
Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest - Other Interesting Predictions
Draw
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Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest match : Frequently asked questions
Utrecht are the home side in this match. The game will be played at the Stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht.
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