Fenerbahçe vs Nottingham Forest Prediction - UEFA Europa League
Nottingham Forest, boasting an impressive attack, will face a resilient Fenerbahçe side at home in their UEFA Europa League match at 00:45 on February 20th.
00:45 on February 20th - UEFA Europa League
The clash between Fenerbahçe and Nottingham Forest at Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu promises to be a dramatic contest. While the English side is in more consistent form, the Turkish team's home advantage is always a formidable obstacle for any opponent in continental competitions.
Current league position and form
Currently, Nottingham Forest sits in 13th place in the league table with 14 points. The away team is maintaining relatively good form, having won 2, drawn 1, and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their strongest point lies in their finishing ability, averaging 1.9 goals per game.
Conversely, Fenerbahçe currently sits 19th with 12 points. The home team displays a tenacious playing style but lacks the decisiveness to finish matches. In their 8 games this season, they have 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. However, Fenerbahçe's defense has been quite effective, conceding an average of only 0.9 goals per game.
| Team | Location | Point | Goal scoring performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 13 | 14 | 1.9 goals per match |
| Fenerbahçe | 19 | 12 | 1.3 goals per match |
Team situation: Personnel crisis
Both teams enter this match with lengthy injury lists, which will undoubtedly significantly impact the coaches' tactical planning.
Fenerbahçe
The home team will be without E. Alvarez due to injury. In addition, a number of other players such as A. Fall, M. Gunok, E. Mor, A. Musaba, and M. Yandas will also be unavailable for the match.
Nottingham Forest
The visiting team is facing a serious squad crisis in several key positions:
- Knee injury:W. Boly, John Victor, C. Wood and N. Savona (availability uncertain).
- Calf injury:Murillo's availability is uncertain.
- Injuries to the groin area:Goalkeeper M. Sels is absent.
- Other cases:T. Awoniyi, L. Netz, and S. Ortega are all unavailable to compete.
Tactical analysis and predictions
Despite playing away from home and missing their key striker Chris Wood, Nottingham Forest are still highly rated by experts thanks to their consistent team play. The visitors' chances of winning are predicted at 45%, the same as the probability of a draw.
On the other hand, Fenerbahçe only has a 10% chance of securing all three points based on technical analysis. With both teams having solid defenses (averaging 0.9 goals conceded per game), the match is unlikely to see many goals scored.
Forecast:Nottingham Forest win or draw. The match will have under 3.5 goals.
Team lineup updated at 00:15 on February 20, 2026.
Official lineup
Fenerbahçe
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachDomenico Tedesco
Starting lineup:
- 31. Ederson (G)
- 27. Nélson Semedo (D)
- 37. Milan Škriniar (D)
- 24. Jayden Oosterwoode (D)
- 18. Mert Müldür (D)
- 6. Mattéo Guendouzi (M)
- 17. N'Golo Kanté (M)
- 21. Marco Asensio (M)
- 94. Anderson Talisca (M)
- 9. Kerem Aktürkoğlu (M)
- 26. Sidiki Cherif (F)
Substitutes:
- 13. Tarık Çetin
- 39. Engin Can Biterge
- 3. Archie Brown
- 4. Çağlar Söyüncü
- 14. Yiğit Efe Demir
- 22. Levent Mercan
- 5. İsmail Yüksek
- 7. Fred
- 70. Oğuz Aydın
- 45. Dorgeles Nene
- 54. Alaettin Ekici
Nottingham Forest
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachVitor Pereira
Starting lineup:
- 27. Stefan Ortega (G)
- 34. Ola Aina (D)
- 31. Nikola Milenković (D)
- 5. Murillo (D)
- 3. Neco Williams (D)
- 8. Elliot Anderson (M)
- 6. Ibrahim Sangaré (M)
- 7. Callum Hudson-Odoi (M)
- 10. Morgan Gibbs-White (M)
- 21. Omari Hutchinson (M)
- 19. Igor Jesus (F)
Substitutes:
- 18. Angus Gunn
- 67. Keehan Willows
- 4. Morato
- 23. Jair
- 44. Zach Abbott
- 14. Dan Ndoye
- 16. Nicolás Domínguez
- 22. Ryan Yates
- 24. James McAtee
- 29. Dilane Bakwa
- 20. Lorenzo Lucca
