- Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last 3 home games in all competitions (W2, D1), scoring 10 goals.
- Leeds United have won 4 of their last 5 matches, beating RB Leipzig (2-0) and FC Augsburg (4-0) in that sequence.
- Forest have won 2 of the 3 home H2H meetings (W2, L1) with Leeds United.
Forest have fond memories of facing Leeds at City Ground
Nottingham Forest will look to extend their two-match winning streak when they host Leeds United in the EFL Cup 2026-2027 on Tuesday night, with the Reds fresh from a 2-1 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen and a 2-0 success over Stade Brestois 29 last time out.
Both of those victories came at the City Ground, where Oliver Glasner's men are now unbeaten after six matches, having won three and drawn three. The Reds have scored ten goals during that run, with their structured 4-2-3-1 system and compact style allowing them to sit deep and spring fast vertical counters against their opponents.
Leeds United will be no pushovers, however, with Daniel Farke's dynamic and pressing style seeing his side take down RB Leipzig (2-0) and FC Augsburg (4-0) in their last five matches. The Whites will look to play through the thirds, either from their flexible 4-2-3-1 system or a back three when needed, and they push the tempo at all times to try and force turnovers.
Leeds have an edge in their overall form
A glance at the overall form of these two sides reveals a very tight contest, with Forest posting four wins, three draws and three defeats across their last ten in all competitions, and Leeds notching up six wins, one draw and three losses. However, it's the Whites who have the superior overall record and that extra quality should see them through here.
Leeds can also take confidence from the 3-1 victory they secured over Forest in the Premier League 2025/2026 campaign in the most recent H2H meeting, and they'll know exactly how to land a punch on Tuesday. However, Forest are slight favourites for the game at 59/50, with Leeds listed at 21/10 and the draw at 49/20.
Back Leeds to get a draw at the very least
Forest's defensive organisation and home security makes them worthy favourites, but Leeds have the better overall record and we think that should keep this game alive for the visitors. Leeds' away form is not great, with one win, one draw and two defeats in their last four away from home, but they've conceded 12 goals in that period and that is why we're supporting the unders and the BTTS market in this clash.
Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams To Score - Yes looks the way to play if Glasner's side keep their compact shape and stifle Leeds' attacking rhythm, but we'll happily take the odds on in case it doesn't work out.
