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Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Betting Tips - Goals & a Home Win in the Europa League

alex-waite
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Last updated: Thu 26 Feb 2026 09:40
Nottingham Forest has been performing impressively in the Europa League, consistently creating scoring opportunities and finding the net frequently. This performance makes them likely candidates for another win against Fenerbahce, who struggle defensively. The prediction for Forest includes a win and a probability of high scoring, indicated by odds for over 2.5 and 3.5 goals. By capitalizing on Fenerbahce’s weak defense, Forest could continue their streak, making it an exciting prospect for fans anticipating an action-packed match.
Alex Waite 26 Feb 2026
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  • Nottingham Forest create a lot of chances
  • Fenerbahce rarely keep clean sheets
  • A Europa League home win and goals are likely
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Nottingham Forest have won their last 3 Europa League home games (Getty)

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Nottingham Forest have improved their attacking creativity in recent games and dominated Fenerbahce in the first leg. Forest showed their strength in Istanbul last week and can produce another high-scoring Europa League win at the City Ground.

3 Consecutive Forest Home Wins


  • Nottingham Forest have won their last 3 Europa League home games.
  • Nottingham Forest have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 2 Europa League matches.
  • Fenerbahce have lost 2 of their last 3 Europa League games.
  • Fenerbahce have seen over 3.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches. 

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Nottingham Forest beat Fenerbahce 3-0 in the only previous meeting. 

Nottingham Forest Improving in Attack


Nottingham Forest were the joint-highest scoring home team in the Europa League group stage. The Tricky Trees scored 11 league phase goals at the City Ground and ended the league phase with a 4-0 home win over Ferencvaros.

Forest have created plenty of chances over their last three matches, starting with 2.55 XG in a 0-0 draw with Wolves. Vítor Pereira then took charge of his first game and led Forest to a 3-0 win at Fenerbahce, where Forest had 2.73 XG.

The Midlands outfit were unfortunate to lose 1-0 at home against Liverpool on Sunday. Pereira’s side had 1.19 XG and 18 shots before conceding a 97th-minute winner. 

Fenerbahce Are Leaky


Fenerbahce’s European form has tailed off after a three-match winless run, including two defeats.

This downturn in form started with a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa and a 1-1 draw at FCSB. The Yellow and Blues allowed over 1.69 XG and 1.77 XG in those games.

The Turkish side struggled once again in a 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Thursday. Domenico Tedesco’s side conceded three in 50 minutes and faced 23 shots.

Fenerbahce were then held to a 1-1 Super Lig draw against Kasimpasa at home. They allowed 1.1 XG and Marco Asensio struck in the 95th minute before Kasimpasa levelled later in injury time. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Stefan Ortega; Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams; Nicolas Dominguez, Ibrahim Sangare; Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White, James McAtee; Lorenzo Lucca

Goalkeepers Matz Sels and John Victor are injured. Defenders Wily Boly and Nicolo Savona and are sidelined with injuries.

Chris Wood is also recovering from a knee injury. Vitor Pereira was hopeful over the striker’s return in the next few weeks and said, “I hope so. He is recovering. I hope so because he is important for us.”

Fenerbahce (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Nelson Semedo, Mert Muldur, Yigit Efe Demir, Levent Mercan, Mateo Guendouzi, N’Golo Kante; Dorgeles Nene, Marco Asensio, Anthony Musaba; Talisca

Midfielder Fred and defender Jayden Oosterwolde are suspended. Centre-back Caglar Soyuncu came off injured against Kasimpasa and is a doubt here. 

Defender Milan Skriniar is unlikely to feature due to a groin injury. Midfielder Edson Alvarez is also injured and unavailable. 

Verdict

Nottingham Forest create goalscoirng opportunities and score a lot of Europa League goals. Fenerbahce’s defence is weak and the Tricky Trees can win again on Thursday.

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