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Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -1 goal difference
BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Nottingham Forest welcome Leeds United to the City Ground for an intriguing Premier League encounter to kick off their league campaign. Both sides enter the new season with optimism following solid preparation in pre-season fixtures, looking to establish early momentum.
Nottingham Forest closed out their friendly campaign with encouraging home victories over Bayer Leverkusen (2-1) and Stade Brestois (2-0), demonstrating solid attacking sharpness in front of their home supporters. Leeds United, meanwhile, impressed across their summer schedule, which included high-scoring wins against Liverpool (4-2) and FC Augsburg (4-0).
Recent head-to-head encounters between these two clubs have delivered open, competitive football. During the 2025/26 league campaign, each team claimed a decisive 3-1 victory on their respective home ground. Given Leeds' prolific form in warm-up games and Forest's strong home scoring record against the Whites, another lively contest with scoring opportunities at both ends is expected.
Combined scoring rate: 1 goals per game (Nottingham Forest at home plus Leeds away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ChelseaPromotion - Champions League (League phase) | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | LiverpoolPromotion - Europa League (League phase) | 7 | +1 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford | 7 | +5 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 7 | +3 | 10 |
| 8 | Everton | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 | Ipswich | 8 | -4 | 10 |
| 10 | Hull City | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | -8 | 7 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 | CoventryRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | FulhamRelegation - Championship | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 20 | SunderlandRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 4 |
the last 9 meetings are split 4-4 with 1 drawn, averaging 2.8 goals a game.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Both direct Premier League meetings in 2025/26 produced goals for both sides (3-1 and 1-3). Leeds demonstrated potent offensive form across their pre-season, scoring in four of their five matches, while Forest netted multiple goals in their most recent home outings.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
