Nottingham Forest VS Leeds United Match Prediction

Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last six matches against Leeds United, so the head-to-head record is strongly in favour of the hosts for this match. None of the last five games between the sides have seen over 2.5 goals scored.

Last season in the Championship, Forest pulled off a 1-0 win at Elland Road, but they were held to a 1-1 draw at the City Ground later in the season. At home, Forest have taken eight points from their last four games against Leeds.

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Nottingham Forest v Leeds United: Prediction

Forest look very dangerous on the attack in front of their own fans - scoring eight goals in two games at the City Ground - but their defence is vulnerable and they lost 3-0 at Brighton recently. Leeds are also very unpredictable but last week's win at Sheffield Wednesday might mean Monk's men have turned a corner. Goals and entertainment look certain to be on the cards for this game.

Nottingham Forest v Leeds United: Betting Tips

The bookmakers have made Forest the favourites, as they seek a third straight victory at the City Ground, with odds of evens representing decent value on the Tricky Trees for this match. Leeds can be backed at 11/4 to win while the draw is offered at a price of 5/2.

The 11/12 available on both teams to score looks to be an outstanding bet for this match, as does the price of 11/10 on over 2.5 goals to be scored in the game. On the any time goalscorer market, Assombalonga's price of 4/3 is certainly worth considering here as well.

Forest have been one of the most entertaining teams to watch in the Championship so far this season, scoring four goals in each of their two home games, so this could well be a thriller. Britt Assombalonga has been back in the goals after returning from 14 months out with injury, while Oliver Burke is also one to watch after he scored twice against Wigan Athletic recently.

Nottingham Forest likely XI:

Leeds manager Garry Monk could name an unchanged team from the 2-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday last weekend that might just have saved his job at Elland Road. Strikers Marcus Antonsson and Chris Wood were both on target in that match and will lead the line again here.

Leeds United likely XI:

This meeting sees two of the biggest clubs outside of the Premier League go head-to-head and a thrilling encounter looks likely due to the massive attacking potential of both teams, while they have each looked vulnerable at the back so far this season. Forest have a 100 per cent record at home this season to protect and they also have a strong head-to-head record against Leeds in recent years, unbeaten in six meetings between the clubs. Monk is already reportedly close to the sack and operating under that kind of pressure is very tough, so Forest are backed to take the points in a thrilling match.

Leeds have not won any of their last six matches against Nottingham Forest.