Leeds will try to upset Forest for the second time in five days: prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
The second round match of the English League Cup between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United will take place on August 25, 2026, at the City Ground in Nottingham. The teams are facing off for the second time in five days: in the Premier League opener, Leeds already claimed a 1-0 victory here.
Nottingham Forest: Glasner needs a quick response after a disappointing debut
Oliver Glasner's first official match in charge of Forest ended in defeat. The clash with Leeds was heading for a draw, but in the 88th minute, Anton Stach converted a free kick to hand the visitors a 1-0 win.
The cup gives the new manager a chance to test the squad's depth. Expect significant rotation, and summer signing Ousmane Diomande could make his club debut. Nicolo Savona and Ryan Yates remain sidelined due to injury.
Leeds United: confident start and a strong run against the opponent
Last season, Leeds finished 14th in the Premier League with 47 points and made notable defensive reinforcements over the summer. James Trafford, Nico Elvedi, and Tarik Muharemovic are expected to help the team improve after conceding 56 goals in the previous campaign.
The win over Forest in the opening match boosted confidence, especially with a clean sheet. Overall, Daniel Farke's side has won four of their last five meetings with Nottingham.
Match facts and head-to-head stats
- Leeds beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 just five days ago.
- The Yorkshiremen have won four of the last five head-to-head encounters.
- Leeds head into the game with five wins and a draw in their last six matches in all competitions.
Recent win gives the visitors a psychological edge: prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
Forest will certainly be aiming for revenge and will put up a fierce fight at home once again. However, squad rotation and ongoing adaptation to Glasner’s methods could impact their consistency.
Leeds currently look the more cohesive side and already know how to contain this opponent. In a tight match, the visitors may once again make better use of their chances.
