Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United – Predicted lineup and team news

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·25 August 2026

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United – Predicted lineup and team news

Nottingham Forest get an immediate chance to avenge Saturday’s opening-day defeat when Leeds United return to the City Ground on Tuesday, four days after Anton Stach’s late free-kick settled the Premier League curtain-raiser.

Nottingham Forest team news

Ryan Yates and Nicolo Savona remain sidelined through injury, and Morgan Gibbs-White is a fresh absentee after picking up a knock during Saturday’s defeat. Glasner confirmed there is no structural damage to the midfielder’s knee but said it “doesn’t make sense” to risk him while he is still in pain. No other fresh issues emerged from the weekend. Glasner has been open about wanting “fresh legs” for the tie, confirming “there will be moderate rotation” from the side beaten by Leeds.

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Glasner is expected to make wholesale changes, with John Victor coming into goal in place of Matz Sels following his error against Leeds on Saturday. The back three could see Ousmane Diomande handed his first Forest start alongside Zach Abbott and Murillo, while Neco Williams may switch flanks to accommodate Luca Netz in his more natural left wing-back role. Chris Wood is set to lead the line, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and Arnaud Kalimuendo supporting from off the striker in a front three that mirrors the shape used in a recent friendly against Brest.

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup

Nottingham Forest possible starting XI (3-4-2-1): John Victor; Diomande, Abbott, Murillo; Aina, Schlager, Dominguez, Netz; Kalimuendo, Hudson-Odoi; Wood