Nottingham Forest
vs
FE
Fenerbahçe
Injuries & Suspensions
- Nottingham Forest: T. Awoniyi (Inactive), W. Boly (Knee Injury), John Victor (Knee Injury), L. Netz (Inactive), C. Wood (Knee Injury), E. da Silva Moreira (Inactive), N. Savona (Knee Injury), M. Sels (Groin Injury)
- Fenerbahçe: E. Alvarez (Injury), A. Fall (Inactive), Fred (Yellow Cards), M. Gunok (Inactive)
Form (Last 5)
- Home: W W L W W
- Away: D W L D L
H2H (Last 5)
- 2026-02-19 · Fenerbahçe · 0-3 · Nottingham Forest
Match Preview
Nottingham's strong away win gives cushion, but multiple key absences and Fenerbahçe's need to attack make a low-scoring draw likely.
Key Notes
This tie sits in Nottingham's favour after a convincing 3-0 win in Istanbul, but the second leg has several complicating factors that point to a draw.
Form and recent meetings: Nottingham come into the match with five wins, two draws and two losses in their last nine across competitions, showing a solid run of results at home and away. Fenerbahçe have three wins, three draws and three losses in their last nine, a more mixed run that still includes enough quality to mount a comeback when required. The most important head-to-head detail is the first-leg result: Nottingham won 3-0 away in Istanbul on February 19, which gives them a comfortable aggregate lead.
Injuries and absences: Nottingham will be missing a number of important players. T. Awoniyi is listed as inactive, Chris Wood is out with a knee injury, Willy Boly and John Victor are also absent through injury, and several others are either inactive or questionable (including L. Netz, E. da Silva Moreira, N. Savona and M. Sels). Those absences blunt Nottingham’s attacking depth and defensive options, increasing the chance of a tighter game than the first leg suggested.
Tactical outlook: Fenerbahçe must chase goals and are likely to push forward from the first whistle, which opens space for counter-attacks. Nottingham, even with weakened personnel, are likely to approach the game more conservatively - protecting their aggregate advantage rather than hunting a high-scoring win. That dynamic often produces a cagey contest and increases the probability of a stalemate.
Betting rationale: With Nottingham's strong first-leg cushion but a depleted squad, a draw is the balanced pick. It reflects Fenerbahçe’s need to attack and Nottingham’s incentive to control the game without overcommitting.
Prediction
Draw • Odds 4.62 • Confidence 6/10