Utrecht vs Nottingham Forest prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 11, 2025
One of the fixtures in the sixth round of the Europa League group stage will take place on Thursday at Galgenwaard Stadium in Utrecht, where the local side Utrecht will host English club Nottingham Forest. Here’s a betting tip for this clash with promising odds of success.
Match preview
Utrecht are enduring a disappointing Europa League campaign, having failed to secure a single victory in five rounds. The Dutch side have collected just one point, thanks to a draw with Porto, and sit near the bottom of the table. Despite occasional flashes of attacking intent, Utrecht have struggled with poor finishing and an inconsistent back line.
However, Utrecht tend to look more confident on home soil: the club are unbeaten in their last six home matches, winning three of them. Still, they haven’t celebrated a European win since 2004—a record drought among all Dutch clubs. Mounting a comeback will be extremely difficult, especially given their current squad issues.
Nottingham Forest are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot, boasting eight points from five matches. The side has shown defensive solidity since appointing their new manager, keeping clean sheets in their last three Europa League outings. The English outfit also have a strong record against Dutch opposition, winning three of their previous four encounters.
That said, Forest have managed just two away wins in 11 matches across all competitions this season. Nevertheless, they are resilient and capable of capitalizing on their chances—particularly in matches where discipline and efficiency are key. Should Forest claim victory in Utrecht, they will be on the brink of direct qualification to the round of 16.
Probable lineups
- Utrecht: Barkas; Hoormans, Van de Hoorn, Viergever, El Karouani; Bozdogan, Ongena, De Wit; Rodriguez, Min, Katlein
- Nottingham Forest: Victor; Abbott, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Dominguez, Sangare; Ndoye, McAtee, Hudson-Odoi; Kalimuendo
Match facts and head-to-head
- Utrecht are winless in European competition for 16 consecutive matches since 2004.
- Forest remain the only Europa League team not to have conceded since the appointment of their new manager.
- Nottingham’s last victory in the Netherlands dates back to 1983, when they defeated PSV.
Prediction
Nottingham Forest appear to be the more disciplined and organized side, especially at the back, where they have improved significantly in recent weeks. Considering Utrecht’s poor European form and inconsistent lineup, the visitors are clear favorites in this clash.
