Both Nottingham Forest and Ferencvaros have something to play for heading into their final game of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) league phase. Indeed, Forest are in 16th place, but still have an outside chance of finishing in the top eight and yielding a guaranteed spot in the knockout rounds, while Ferencvaros are in seventh and could cement their own place in the top eight with a positive result.
Nonetheless, we are expecting an intense battle between two teams who failed to win in the competition last time out, with Forest losing 1-0 away at Braga and Ferencvaros being held at home 1-1 by Panathinaikos. All eyes will be on the City Ground on Thursday night to see which team can get the result they need.
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Nottingham Forest vs Ferencvaros prediction: Stalemate at the City Ground?
Key stats
- Forest have only won once in their last four games in all competitions.
- Ferencvaros are winless in five matches across all competitions.
- In those games involving Ferencvaros, the last three have seen both teams score.
Correct score prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Ferencvaros
Given that Ferencvaros are unbeaten in the UEL so far (W4, D3), we are backing them to get a positive result at the City Ground. Forest still have home advantage though, and need a positive result themselves, so we can see both sides playing out a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Forest favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Forest have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. A draw can still be backed at just under 26% though, while a Ferencvaros victory is rated at 20%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Europa League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First-ever meeting
Thursday night will present the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides. It will also be the first H2H between English and Hungarian opposition in the competition this season.
Nottingham Forest preview: Anderson suspended
Elliot Anderson is suspended after picking up a red card at the end of the Braga defeat. The likes of Chris Wood and John Victor are long-term injury absentees.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Aina, McAtee, Luiz, Yates, Bakwa, Gibbs-White & Ndoye
Last five results:
- Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest
- Braga 1-0 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal
- Wrexham 4-3 Nottingham Forest
- West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Ferencvaros preview: Raemaekers suspended
Ferencvaros also have a player suspended in the form of Toon Raemaekers. Stefan Gartenmann will also be missing through injury.
Predicted lineup: Grof (GK), Cisse, Raemaekers, Szalai, Makreckis, Romao, Kanichowsky, Cadu, Levi, Zachariassen & Yusuf
Last five results:
- Ferencvaros 1-3 Gyor
- Ferencvaros 1-1 Panathinaikos
- Midtjylland 1-1 Ferencvaros
- SK Rapid 1-0 Ferencvaros
- Ferencvaros 0-2 Kiel
Player to watch: Dan Ndoye
Despite both Igor Jesus and Taiwo Awoniyi scoring for Forest against Brentford last time out, Dan Ndoye could get a start up front again. He will want to prove himself against Ferencvaros, in order to keep a regular starting spot in the team.