Leeds had failed to win six successive meetings with Nottingham Forest before a 2-1 victory at Elland Road when the pair last met. The Whites though have won only one of their last nine visits to the City Ground, their most-recent top-flight victory there coming in 1971.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds preview
Can Nottingham Forest claim a vital victory as they seek to climb out of the Premier League's relegation zone? Last weekend, the Garibaldi Reds played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Manchester United at the City Ground. Quick-fire goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and then Nicolò Savona had them in front, only to concede an equaliser nine minutes from time. Despite this, the Tricky Trees are still winless since the opening weekend, thereby remaining four points from safety.
Sean Dyche's team were then in European action on Thursday, held to a goalless draw by Sturm Graz, with Gibbs-White seeing a first half spot-kick saved at Liebenauer Stadium. Forest therefore have five points from four Europa League games, so will need to improve if they're going to first reach the knockouts but ultimately make a deep run. More pressingly, Nottingham Forest really need to escape the Premier League relegation zone, so will Dyche's side pick up three precious points here?
As for Leeds United, they kick off five points above their hosts, hoping to increase that gap with a victory on the banks of the River Trent. Last weekend, Daniel Farke's side were smashed 3-0 by Brighton in Sussex, just the second time the Whites have shipped three or more goals so far.
Before that though, at a raucous Elland Road, Leeds had managed to beat West Ham 2-1, thanks to early goals from Brenden Aaronson and then Joe Rodon. This is their third victory to date, keeping the Yorkshire side above the relegation zone, but face a nightmarish fixture list after this one, with Aston Villa, Manchester City, Chelsea and then Liverpool their next four opponents. Thus, it is vitally important that Leeds leave the City Ground with something, so can they add to Forest's issues?
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 103.
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 36. Draws: 35. Leeds United Wins: 32.
Nottingham Forest team news
Sean Dyche remains without full-backs Ola Aina and Oleksandr Zinchenko, while striker Chris Wood is nursing a knee injury.
In his absence, Igor Jesus will lead the line, having been suspended against Sturm Graz, hence why Arnaud Kalimuendo got the nod in Austria.
Summer signing John Victor made just his second appearance for the club on Thursday, but usual number one goalkeeper Matz Sels is set to be restored. Midfielder Douglas Luiz and Callum Hudson-Odoi are both doubts, neither were involved in the Europa League tie, while Neco Williams is one yellow card away from a ban.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Leeds United: (4-3-3): Sels; Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson, Sangaré; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus.
Nottingham Forest player to watch vs Leeds
Igor Jesus has scored five goals since joining Nottingham Forest in the summer, but is yet to get off the mark in the Premier League, so can he change that fact here?
Leeds team news
Daniel Farke has had a week to prepare for this trip to the City Ground, so could that help their chances of a victory?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a doubt, having hobbled off at Brighton last weekend, so summer signing Lukas Nmecha or last season's top-scorer Joël Piroe could come in to lead the line.
Elsewhere, Jaka Bijol will once again get the nod over Pascal Struijk in defence, while Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor could start on the flanks, chosen over Dan James and Jack Harrison.
Leeds United predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-3-3): Perri; Bogle, Bijol, Rodon, Gudmundsson; Ampadu, Longstaff, Tanaka; Aaronson, Okafor, Nmecha.
Leeds player to watch vs Nottingham Forest
Captain Ethan Ampadu is a central figure in this Leeds team, both literally and metaphorically, and he'll be key to their chances of victory at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds prediction
This crucial clash between two of the Premier League's bottom five could go either way, so we're forecasting a draw that does not really help either team: Nottingham Forest 1-1 Leeds United.
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How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Leeds in the Premier League on TV channel?
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Premier League.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada
How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Leeds in the Premier League on live streaming?
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- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
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What is the date and kick-off time for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United takes place on Sunday 9 November 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (ET) & 6:00 (PT).