Nottingham Forest and Leeds United go again just three days after their Premier League meeting, this time in the Carabao Cup second round at the City Ground — and Forest will be out for revenge after Saturday’s defeat.
Forest are slight favourites at 11/10 with bet365 to book their place in the third round. We’ve got the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. Kick-off is at 8pm BST on Tuesday, 25 August.
Premium Tips
Goals look the theme in a fixture that has been open of late, with Forest fancied on home soil.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Score: Nott’m Forest 2-1 Leeds | 8/1 | Leeds United got the better of Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but the City Ground gives the hosts a chance to respond immediately. This should be another closely fought contest, although Forest’s home advantage and motivation to avenge that defeat could prove decisive. With both teams likely to score, back a 2-1 Nottingham Forest win at 8/1 with bet365. |
| Chris Wood anytime scorer | 7/5 | Chris Wood remains one of Nottingham Forest’s most reliable sources of goals, having scored 20 Premier League goals in 2024/25. The striker also led the line in the recent meeting with Leeds, coming off the bench and registering an effort after his introduction. With Forest likely to rely on Wood’s physical presence and penalty-box movement in the rematch, back the New Zealander to find the net. |
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How Nottingham Forest go into the game
Forest opened their Premier League season with a 1-0 home defeat to these same opponents on Saturday, creating chances but lacking a finish. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have home advantage again and will be desperate to respond in front of their own supporters.
How Leeds United go into the game
Back in the top flight, Leeds began with that battling 1-0 win at the City Ground and will fancy a repeat. Daniel Farke is likely to rotate for the cup, but the visitors have already shown they can hurt Forest.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United head-to-head
The last six meetings are split three wins each with no draws, Forest edging the goals 8-7. Leeds have taken the two most recent — 1-0 at the City Ground on Saturday and 3-1 at Elland Road in February — while Forest won 3-1 in Nottingham last November.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest to win | 11/10 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home edge in a tight, evenly-matched cup tie. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Open, high-scoring recent meetings. |
| Chris Wood anytime scorer | 7/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Forest’s reliable focal point up front. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 10/11 | ⭐⭐ | Goals have flowed in this fixture. |
| Nottingham Forest to win 2-1 | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a home win. |
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United score prediction
We’re going for a 2-1 Nottingham Forest win. Expect a tight, competitive cup tie, but the hosts’ desire to avenge Saturday and the backing of the City Ground should just tip it their way, with both teams likely to score. Score prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Leeds United (8/1 with bet365).
