Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Prediction, Betting Tips & Booking Code (Aug 22)
Nottingham Forest will kick off their new Premier League campaign at the City Ground on August 22 when they host Leeds United.
Glasner Takes Charge of Forest for the First Time
Vitor Pereira was given his marching orders at the end of the 2025-26 season, just weeks after guiding Nottingham Forest to Premier League safety. Oliver Glasner has been appointed as his replacement, with a clear target of attaining major silverware.
The Tricky Trees lost Elliot Anderson to Manchester City in July, but they have replaced the talented midfielder with former RB Leipzig star Xaver Schlager. Ousmane Diomande has also been brought in, with the Ivorian boasting experience in Glasner's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation.
Morgan Gibbs-White will be the integral player in the final third after registering 19 goal involvements last term. Forest are to be without Nicolò Savona on their opening day.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Leeds United (3-4-2-1): Sels; Diomande, Murillo, Milenković; Williams, Schlager, Sangaré, Netz; Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Farke Targeting Improvement in 2026-27
Daniel Farke masterminded Leeds United's survival bid last term, with a transformational decision to play three at the back leading to an upturn in results.
In fact, had the season started in December, the Whites would have finished seventh. Quality has been added to the squad this summer, with the arrivals of James Trafford and Tarik Muharemović strengthening the backline. Harry Wilson will add quality in the final third after netting ten goals in 36 for Fulham last term.
Lucas Perri misses out due to a knock this weekend, while Gabriel Gudmundsson and Ilia Gruev are also unavailable due to injury.
Leeds United predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1): Trafford; Rodon, Muharemović, Bijol; Bogle, Tanaka, Ampadu, Justin; Wilson, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Prediction
- Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
- Odds: 1.7 (22Bet)
- 22Bet Booking Code: 84RZU
- Correct score prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Leeds United
Key stats:
- Both teams to score has been a winning selection in three of the last four head-to-head encounters.
- Leeds have conceded at least once in two of their last four pre-season clashes.
- Nottingham Forest have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their seven matches before the start of term.
An entertaining opening match is set for the City Ground on Saturday, and there is value in both teams scoring.
BTTS has been a winning selection in three of the last four head-to-heads. Nottingham Forest are still getting accustomed to Oliver Glasner's 3-4-2-1 formation, reflected in their failure to keep a clean sheet in six of their seven pre-season encounters.
Leeds have failed to keep clean sheets in two of their last four, but they have shown excellent attacking quality with eleven goals scored over the same period.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United Prediction, Value Tip
- Value Tip: Leeds United to Win
- Odds: 3.20 (22Bet)
- 22Bet Booking Code: TK7ZU
Leeds United have mastered the 3-4-2-1 formation under Farke, while Glasner's Nottingham Forest are still getting accustomed to the sweeping change implemented by their new head coach.
The Whites look like the value play after winning four of their last five pre-season encounters, which include notable wins over Liverpool and RB Leipzig. Leeds also boast an excellent head-to-head record against Forest after winning three of the previous four encounters.
Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.68) — Nottingham Forest 1-2 Leeds United
