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29th Jan. UEFA Europa League---Nottingham Forest VS Ferencvarosi TC Prediction
UEFA Europa League - Nottingham Forest VS Ferencvarosi TC
Match Time:30-01-2026 04:00 Friday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Team News
Nottingham Forest have been excellent at home in Europe this season—unbeaten in their last four home Europa League games, scoring in every one and conceding only twice. Recent domestic form has steadied too, with a narrow win over a mid-table side boosting confidence. Injuries are light: only long-term absentee Ibrahim Sangaré remains out (still recovering from earlier muscle issue), with no fresh doubts reported. Expect Nuno Espírito Santo to field a strong 4-2-3-1: Matz Sels in goal, back four with Murillo and Nikola Milenković central, midfield anchored by Ryan Yates and Morgan Gibbs-White (key creator), and attack led by Chris Wood (physical presence and recent goals), supported by Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi's pace on the wings. Forest will press aggressively, dominate possession, and exploit wide overloads at home.
Ferencváros have shown flashes of quality but struggled away from home in Europe (just one point from four away games, conceding heavily). Their domestic league form is strong (top of the Hungarian table), but European travel and step-up in intensity has hurt them. No major new injuries: the squad is largely fit, with striker Barnabás Varga (their main goal threat) and winger Marquinhos available. Expect Pascal Jansen to set up a compact 4-3-3 or 5-4-1 to absorb pressure, stay narrow, and look for counters through Varga and quick transitions. They'll aim to frustrate Forest early and hit on the break, but their away defensive record (leaky, especially against pressing sides) is a big concern.
Head to Head Analysis
This is the first competitive meeting between the two clubs—no prior history. Ferencváros have a reasonable record against English sides away in recent years (a couple of draws and narrow losses), but they've rarely won on English soil and tend to concede multiple goals against Premier League-level teams. Forest's home European games this season have been dominant (high possession, multiple goals scored, clean sheets or minimal concessions), while Ferencváros away matches in the competition have been low-scoring for them (often failing to score or netting only once). Expect Forest to control the tempo, create chances through wide play and set pieces, with Ferencváros sitting deep but vulnerable to sustained pressure. Games like this usually see the home side pull away after the hour mark.
Prediction
The City Ground is a tough place for visiting teams in Europe, and Forest's attacking options, home pressing, and motivation to lock in a high finish make them clear favorites. Ferencváros can keep things tight for 45-60 minutes with discipline, but their poor away scoring record and defensive issues against high-intensity sides should see Forest break through. Expect a controlled home win with goals from transitions, set pieces, and individual quality—likely a clean sheet or minimal concessions.
Final Prediction: Nottingham Forest win 2-0 (or 3-1). Strong home victory—around 70% confidence in a Forest win, with over 2.5 goals possible but under also likely in a professional performance.
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