Prediction and odds preview for Nottingham Forest vs Porto at 2:00 AM on October 24, Europa League qualifying round

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Preview and odds for Nottingham Forest vs Porto at 2:00 AM on October 24. Forecast of the outcome, expected lineups, and expert analysis for the match between Nottingham Forest and Porto in the 2025/26 Europa League qualifying round.

Match preview Nottingham Forest vs Porto

90-minute odds: 0 : 1 1/4

Total goals: 2 1/2

Nottingham Forest will host Porto in the 2025/26 Europa League qualifying round at City Ground, Nottingham at 2:00 AM on October 24, 2025 (Vietnam time, equivalent to 9:00 PM on October 23 local UK time). This marks Nottingham Forest’s first game under coach Sean Dyche, while Porto aims to keep their flawless winning streak.

Nottingham Forest recently suffered a 0-3 loss to Chelsea in the Premier League on October 18, 2025. Earlier, they lost 0-2 to Newcastle (October 5, 2025), 2-3 to Midtjylland (October 3, 2025), 0-1 to Sunderland (September 27, 2025), and drew 2-2 with Betis (September 25, 2025). Their last five games reflect weak form (1 draw, 4 losses), scoring 4 goals and conceding 11. Under Sean Dyche’s guidance, Nottingham Forest will depend on Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood to capitalize on home advantage.

Porto recently recorded a 4-0 victory over Celoricense in the Taca de Liga on October 19, 2025. Prior to that, they drew 0-0 with Benfica (October 6, 2025), won 2-1 against Crvena Zvezda (October 3, 2025), secured a 4-0 win over Arouca (September 30, 2025), and beat Salzburg 1-0 (September 26, 2025). Their recent five matches show impressive form (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 11 goals and conceding just 1. Led by coach Francesco Farioli, Porto will rely on Samu Aghehowa and Borja Sainz to maintain their winning streak.

The two teams have never faced each other before. Nottingham Forest has home advantage with renewed motivation under Dyche, while Porto boasts a long winning streak and European experience. A balanced match with a narrow victory for Porto is the most plausible outcome.

Squad status Nottingham Forest vs Porto

Nottingham Forest: Ola Aina (hamstring injury), Taiwo Awoniyi, Omari Hutchinson, Jair Cunha, Angus Gunn (ineligible); Morgan Gibbs-White (fit to play).

Porto: Luuk de Jong, Nehuen Perez (knee ligament injury), Tomas Perez, Yann Karamoh (ineligible); Samu Aghehowa (available).

Expected lineups Nottingham Forest vs Porto

Nottingham Forest: Sels - Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Zinchenko - Ndoye, Yates, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi - Gibbs-White, Wood.

Porto: D. Costa - A. Costa, Bednarek, Kiwior, Moura - Froholdt, Varela, Veiga - Pepe, Samu, Sainz.

Nottingham Forest recent form

18/10/25: Nottingham Forest 0-3 Chelsea (Premier League)

05/10/25: Newcastle 2-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)

03/10/25: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Midtjylland (Europa League)

27/09/25: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland (Premier League)

25/09/25: Betis 2-2 Nottingham Forest (Europa League)

Porto recent form

19/10/25: Celoricense 0-4 Porto (Taca de Liga)

06/10/25: Porto 0-0 Benfica (Primeira Liga)

03/10/25: Porto 2-1 Crvena Zvezda (Europa League)

30/09/25: Arouca 0-4 Porto (Primeira Liga)

26/09/25: Salzburg 0-1 Porto (Europa League)

Head-to-head record Nottingham Forest vs Porto

No previous encounters between the two sides.

Prediction Nottingham Forest vs Porto

Porto, with their long winning streak and European experience, are favored to secure a narrow victory. Nottingham Forest, despite fresh motivation under Dyche, are hampered by poor form and injuries. A close contest with a win for Porto is the most likely scenario.

Predicted score: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Porto

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