Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Friday, Oct 25
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: King Power Stadium, England
Nottingham Forest will travel to Leicester City in their ninth game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at King Power Stadium. The Tricky Trees have been unbeaten in their last four games away from home.
Hosts Leicester City returned to the English top flight this season and have made an auspicious start to the new campaign. They have made steady progress under manager Steve Cooper and are one of the three teams to score in every Premier League game this season. They are coming off a 3-2 win over Southampton and have suffered a single defeat in their last six games across all competitions
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest had a brilliant start to the new campaign and are languishing in the top half of the league standings. They invested heavily in the summer transfer window and have been excellent this season in their travels.
Leicester City Team News
Patson Daka and Jakub Stolarczyk remain with their respective ankle injuries whereas Hamza Choudhury is sidelined after dislocating his shoulder earlier this month. Issahaku Fatawu should be handed a full recall in this weekend’s home tie.
Nottingham Forest Team News
As for Nottingham Forest squad, Morgan Gibbs-White remains sidelined for this fixture due to an injury whereas West Ham loanee James Ward-Prowse returns from suspension against Crystal Palace and will be available this weekend. Players like Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare are sidelined with their respective injuries.
Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
Leicester City predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Hermansen
Defenders: Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen
Midfielders: Ndidi, Skipp, Buonanotte
Forwards: El Khannouss, Mavididi, Vardy
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Sels
Defenders: Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno
Midfielders: Yates, Dominguez, Anderson
Forwards: Hudson-Odoi, Elanga, Wood
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 109 times in the past, with Leicester City winning only 41 of those games. Nottingham Forest have won 41 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 27 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
Date | Match | Competition |
January 14, 2023 | Nottingham Forest 2-0 Leicester City | Premier League |
October 03, 2022 | Leicester City 4-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
February 06, 20222 | Nottingham Forest 4-1 Leicester City | FA Cup |
February 19, 2014 | Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester City | League Championship |
November 09, 2013 | Leicester City 0-2 Nottingham Forest | League Championship |
Key Players to Watch in Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest
Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
The 37-year-old striker has returned to the Premier League after a two-season hiatus. Last season, Vardy guided the Foxes to the English top flight by winning the Championship and netting 20 goals across all competitions.
Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
The 32-year-old attacker has made an emphatic start to the new campaign and has secured five goals in eight Premier League appearances. Wood has been in hot form this campaign and Forest are expected to offer him a new deal as his current contract is due to expire next summer.
Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
The Foxes has made a drastic start to their campaign despite making a last-gasp comeback away at Southampton and leaving St. Mary’s with a sensational 3-2 victory. After eight games, Leicester City are sitting 14th in the league table after eight games. They have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions and have lost only one of their last four home league games.
As for Nottingham Forest, they have made a decent start to their campaign and are aiming to maintain their top-flight status one more season while bagging a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Monday night. The squad has looked sharp under Nuno Espirito Santos and occupies the eighth position in the league standings. They have been excellent this season away from home and are expected to bag easy three points.
Predicted Score: Leicester City 0-2 Nottingham Forest
Where to Watch Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest Live?
Country | Where to watch |
USA | NBC platforms |
UK | Sky Sports |
India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest?
The Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest game will be played on 25th October at King Power Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest?
The predicted score for Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest is 0-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest?
Both Leicester City and Nottingham Forest played 109 games. Leicester City recorded 41 wins, Nottingham Forest managed 41 whereas the 27 other games ended in a draw.