Nottingham
FC Porto
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The City Ground hosts Nottingham Forest's UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg on April 16, 2026, against FC Porto. Forest — two-time European champions playing in their first major European quarter-final in the modern era — welcome Porto, winners of UEFA's premier competition back in 2004.
Predictions & Tips
Form Guide
Nottingham
DWWDD
Vitor Pereira's Forest have been one of the Premier League's most compelling narratives — relegation candidates turned Europa League semi-final contenders. They arrive at this return leg having just managed a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Champions League-chasing Aston Villa over the weekend. The City Ground's atmosphere for European nights has been cited by visiting managers as among the most intimidating in the game, and Forest's ability to win ugly throughout their knockout run gives them confidence in this format.
FC Porto
WWDDW
Diogo Costa has been one of the competition's standout goalkeepers, making several brilliant saves in the first leg to keep Porto in the encounter. Francesco Farioli's side come into this fixture on an impressive run of eight straight games without defeat, most recently running out 3-1 winners against Estoril. Porto's experience in European competition is unmatched amongst teams currently in the tournament, having reached this stage multiple times and knowing exactly how to manage a two-legged tie.
Prediction
Two quality sides who both need to score to advance face off in this fixture. Over 1.5 goals is the well-supported lean for this thrilling encounter.
What are the best odds for the game?
Nottingham Forest are given 2.34 odds to win at home, while Porto are pegged at 3.46 for the away win. A draw leading to extra time is staged at 3.35 odds.
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