Nottingham Forest vs Porto Tips & Preview - Portuguese giants to maintain unbeaten start

By Tolu Shotade

21 Oct 2025

Tolu Shotade 21 Oct 2025

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Nottingham Forest seeking first Europa League win amid managerial changes.
Porto unbeaten across all competitions, strong away performance.
First-ever matchup between Forest and Porto.

Nottingham Forest vs Porto

Nottingham Forest are seeking their first win in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League as they welcome Porto to the City Ground on Thursday.

It has been a turbulent campaign so far for Forest, who are gearing up for another managerial change. Meanwhile, Porto are having it smooth at the moment and can take advantage of the home team's problems.

Nottingham Forest News

Nottingham Forest are yet to secure a win in this season’s Europa League. They began with a 2-2 draw at Real Betis in their opening fixture before suffering a 3-2 home defeat at Midtjylland last time out.

It has been a poor overall campaign for Nottingham Forest, who have lost their last four home matches across all competitions, including a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea last weekend. They are set for another managerial switch following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, with Sean Dyche set to be named the new boss.

Poor defending has been one of the problems for Nottingham Forest this season, an issue Dych must address if he is appointed. They are without a clean sheet in their last 11 matches across all competitions.

Porto News

In contrast to Nottingham Forest’s struggles, Porto have enjoyed a fine start to the season. They began their Europa League campaign with a 1-0 victory at Salzburg before claiming a 2-1 home win over Red Star Belgrade in their previous fixture.

It has been smooth sailing for Porto so far, having gone unbeaten across all competitions this season. They have also won their last six away matches across all competitions, including a 4-0 victory at Celorisense in a domestic fixture last weekend.

Porto have won either half in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions. Francesco Farioli's team have also scored first in their last six away matches.

Head to Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between Nottingham Forest and Porto.

Verdict

Nottm Forest v FC Porto

Nottingham Forest have plenty of problems at the moment, and Porto have the quality to take advantage. Having won their last six away matches, the hosts could be backed to earn a win or draw on Thursday.

Porto have won at least one half in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions and could be set for a similar pattern. Having also scored first in their last six away matches, a repeat could be expected here.

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