FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 April

FC Porto

D W W W W

5th place in Group A

1-1

09/04/2026 15:00

Nottingham Forest

W W D L D

13th place in Group A

UEFA Europa League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest on 09 April 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

FC Porto will face Nottingham Forest in UEFA Europa League on April 9, 2026 at 15:00.
FC Porto are currently 5th with 17 points after 8 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 13th with 14 points from 8 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.00.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2026-04-09

FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

FC Porto

Nottingham Forest

2026-04-09 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 09/04/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lyon	21	8	7	0	1	18	5	13
02 Aston Villa	21	8	7	0	1	14	6	8
03 Midtjylland	19	8	6	1	1	18	8	10
04 Real Betis	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
05 FC Porto	17	8	5	2	1	13	7	6
06 Sporting Braga	17	8	5	2	1	11	5	6
07 SC Freiburg	17	8	5	2	1	10	4	6
08 AS Roma	16	8	5	1	2	13	6	7
09 Racing Genk	16	8	5	1	2	11	7	4
10 Bologna	15	8	4	3	1	14	7	7
11 VfB Stuttgart	15	8	5	0	3	15	9	6
12 Ferencvarosi TC	15	8	4	3	1	12	11	1
13 Nottingham Forest	14	8	4	2	2	15	7	8
14 FC Viktoria Plzen	14	8	3	5	0	8	3	5
15 Crvena Zvezda	14	8	4	2	2	7	6	1
16 Celta Vigo	13	8	4	1	3	15	11	4
17 PAOK Saloniki	12	8	3	3	2	17	14	3
18 Lille	12	8	4	0	4	12	9	3
19 Fenerbahce	12	8	3	3	2	10	7	3
20 Panathinaikos	12	8	3	3	2	11	9	2
21 Celtic FC	11	8	3	2	3	13	15	-2
22 Ludogorets Razgrad	10	8	3	1	4	12	15	-3
23 Dinamo Zagreb	10	8	3	1	4	12	16	-4
24 Brann	9	8	2	3	3	9	11	-2
25 Young Boys	9	8	3	0	5	10	16	-6
26 Sturm Graz	7	8	2	1	5	5	11	-6
27 FCSB	7	8	2	1	5	9	16	-7
28 Go Ahead Eagles	7	8	2	1	5	6	14	-8
29 Feyenoord	6	8	2	0	6	11	15	-4
30 Basel	6	8	2	0	6	9	13	-4
31 Red Bull Salzburg	6	8	2	0	6	10	15	-5
32 Glasgow Rangers	4	8	1	1	6	5	14	-9
33 Nice	3	8	1	0	7	7	15	-8
34 FC Utrecht	1	8	0	1	7	5	15	-10
35 Malmo FF	1	8	0	1	7	4	15	-11
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv	1	8	0	1	7	2	22	-20

Head To Head

23/10/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest

2 - 0

FC Porto

UEFA EL

Nottingham Forest

100%

Draw

FC Porto

FC Porto Last 6 matches

04/04/2026 15:30

FC Porto 2 - 2 FC Famalicao

POR D1

22/03/2026 16:30

Sporting Braga 1 - 2 FC Porto

POR D1

19/03/2026 16:00

FC Porto 2 - 0 VfB Stuttgart

UEFA EL

15/03/2026 16:30

FC Porto 3 - 0 Moreirense

POR D1

12/03/2026 13:45

VfB Stuttgart 1 - 2 FC Porto

UEFA EL

08/03/2026 14:00

Benfica 2 - 2 FC Porto

POR D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

22/03/2026 10:15

Tottenham Hotspur 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

19/03/2026 13:45

Midtjylland 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest

UEFA EL

15/03/2026 10:00

Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Fulham

ENG PR

12/03/2026 16:00

Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Midtjylland

UEFA EL

04/03/2026 15:30

Manchester City 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

01/03/2026 10:00

Brighton Hove Albion 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Europa League

Played games

FC Porto

Nottingham Forest

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored

Avg. per game

1.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

FC Porto

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(100%)6 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(63%)5 3(37%)

Under /Over

(83%)5 1(17%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)3 5(62%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 6(100%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)3 5(62%)

/Yes

(67%)4 2(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(25%)2 6(75%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Porto

Nottingham Forest

Shots

FC Porto

Total shots

13.83 avg / game

Blocked

14 total

Avg. 2.33

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

17.25 avg / game

Blocked

37 total

Avg. 4.63

FC Porto Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

2567

Avg. 428 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

4105

Avg. 513 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Porto

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.63

4.50

Corners

6.38

17.83

107

Throw-ins

129

16.13

1.33

Offsides

1.13

2.00

GK saves

1.75

FC Porto

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.50

1.63

0.00

0.00

11.00

Fouls

11.88

8.50

Tackles

11.50

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How We Build the FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest on 09 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Europa League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Porto's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Europa League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Europa League standings and the UEFA Europa League form table to understand exactly where FC Porto and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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