Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce Europa League Clash: TV Details and Kick-Off Time
Nottingham Forest host Fenerbahce in the second leg of their Europa League knockout round play-off tie this evening, with Vitor Pereira's side holding a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg in Istanbul. Goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White have all but secured Forest's place in the last 16, but the team must remain vigilant to avoid a potential upset at the City Ground.
Match Schedule and Broadcasting Information
The second leg is scheduled to kick off at 8pm GMT on Thursday 26 February at the City Ground in Nottingham. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting from 7.30pm GMT. Additionally, a live stream will be available via discovery+ for those preferring online viewing options.
Team News and Injury Updates
Nottingham Forest enter the match with no new injury concerns, though key players such as Matz Sels, Chris Wood, Willy Boly, and Nicolo Savona remain sidelined, with John Victor likely out for the rest of the season. Fenerbahce face significant challenges, with starting centre-back Jayden Oosterwolde suspended and Milan Skriniar, Caglar Soyuncu, Anderson Talisca, Edson Alvarez, and goalkeeper Ederson all unavailable due to injuries.
Predicted Line-ups and Betting Odds
Predicted Nottingham Forest XI: Ortega; Aina, Cunha, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Dominguez; Hutchinson, McAtee, Ndoye; Lucca.
Predicted Fenerbahce XI: Cetin; Semedo, Demir, Efe, Muldur; Guendouzi, Brown, Kante; Asensio, Cherif, Akturkoglu.
UK betting sites heavily favor a home win, with Nottingham Forest odds-on to advance to the last 16. The latest match odds from Betfred are: Nottingham Forest – 1/2, Draw – 18/5, Fenerbahce – 9/2.
Context and Expectations
Despite concerns about the Premier League relegation fight, Forest's improved performances under Pereira suggest they have the capability to avoid the drop and make a deep run in Europe. Fans and players alike are optimistic about their prospects, but tonight's match requires a focused effort to maintain their advantage and secure progression in the Europa League.
