Our Predictions
Forest's defense has struggled, conceding in each of their last five games, while Porto's attack is in top gear with 10 goals in their last 4 matches. Odds at 1.57 suggest strong expectation of goals from both sides.
Forest’s last five matches have averaged over three goals per game, and Porto’s attack is firing. Odds of 1.77 for over 2.5 goals highlight bookmakers' confidence in a high-scoring clash.
Forest are slight favorites at 2.38, with home advantage key. Despite recent shaky form, their attack has shown life and Porto's key attacking injuries level the playing field.
Extratips: Nottingham Forest vs FC Porto Match Preview & Predictions
Welcome to Extratips! The Europa League heats up as Nottingham Forest hosts FC Porto at The City Ground on October 23, 2025, at 19:00. Both teams kick off the group stage with 0 points, hungry for an opening win. Forest comes in after a wild 2-3 loss against Midtjylland and a gritty 2-2 draw at Real Betis, but have not won in five—raising questions about their defense. Porto, on the other hand, are riding a four-match winning streak, including a commanding 4-0 league win over Arouca and back-to-back Europa League victories. Key injuries cloud both squads: Forest miss key men Dominguez and Aina, while Porto are without De Jong, Gomes, and others—a big blow to their attack.
Bookmakers tip Forest slight favorites (home win: 2.38), but also expect goals, with "Over 2.5" at 1.77 and "Both Teams to Score—Yes" at 1.57. Given recent form—Forest leaking goals at home, Porto scoring freely away—expect an open contest with plenty of action. Forest’s main threats come alive at home, but can they withstand Porto’s powerful attack? One thing's certain: neither side will hold back in their push for crucial group points.