Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Prediction & Picks - Carabao Cup
England - Carabao Cup
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by Tyler Doty | in Soccer Picks
Whether it’s a coincidence or not, we’re already in for a rematch between Nottingham Forest and Leeds! After facing off on the first matchday of the Premier League, they’ll meet again this time in the Carabao Cup Round of 32. Kickoff today at the City Ground for this all-Premier League showdown!
To prepare as thoroughly as possible for the new season, Nottingham played a long (very long) series of friendly matches, nine in total! This allowed them to give many young players a chance to play and ensure everyone got some playing time. The results were fairly positive, with five wins, one draw, and three losses. But this lengthy preseason didn’t pay off, as the club lost at home on the first day of the Premier League season, against Leeds, 0-1. While the match was close throughout, Forest faltered late in the game.
Leeds also played a good number of friendlies, six in total. Their record is also positive, with 4 wins, 1 draw (a loss on penalties), and just 1 loss in regulation time. The Peacocks notably defeated Liverpool and Leipzig during this preseason, and the victory on the first day of the league season has already given them a much-needed confidence boost in their fight to avoid relegation. Will Leeds be able to pull off another upset against today’s opponent?
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Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Form
Nottingham Forest and Leeds Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 31, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 16, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 22, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 24, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 31, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 31, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 18, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 17, 2026 - Premier League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 2, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 15, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 25, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 17, 2026 - Premier League
May 1, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 2, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 24, 2026 - Premier League
May 11, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 26, 2026 - FA Cup
Nottingham Forest against Leeds : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
0 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 22, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 6, 2026 - Premier League
Nov 9, 2025 - Premier League
Apr 4, 2023 - Premier League
Feb 5, 2023 - Premier League
Feb 8, 2020 - Championship
Missing players
N. Savona
MidfielderM. Gibbs-White
G. Gudmundsson
MidfielderI. Gruev
ForwardG. Wilfried
Mateo Joseph
Nottingham Forest - Leeds Key Points
- "BTTS: No" paid out in their matchup over the weekend.
- There were only 5 shots on goal in total during their matchup last weekend, with 0 clear-cut chances.
- "BTTS: No" paid out in 4 of Forest’s last 5 matches.
- "BTTS: No" paid out in 3 of Leeds’ last 4 matches.
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Our Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Prediction
We’re expecting another closely contested match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United. While the Carabao Cup is clearly not a priority for either club, it does provide an opportunity to give substitutes some playing time. But, just like three days ago, we don’t foresee a flurry of goals, and the nets are unlikely to be rattled for either team.
Our prediction for Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds United: Both teams to score? No!
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