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Vítor Pereira could hardly have dreamed of a better European start, with his side clinical on the counter and ruthless in front of goal against Fenerbahçe.
Now back at the City Ground, Forest will look to use home advantage to finish the job. History is firmly on their side.
Their opponents Fenerbahçe have never progressed from a European knockout tie after losing the first leg (0/26), while they’ve won just one of 10 away European matches in England (D2 L7).
Forest, meanwhile, are chasing a third consecutive major European victory for the first time since the 1983/84 UEFA Cup.
Nottingham Forest v Fenerbahçe tips
• Morgan Gibbs-White to play 1+ shot on target – 9/25 with Bet365
• Over 1.5 goals – 11/50 with Bet365
• Both teams to score – 4/5 with Bet365
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Morgan Gibbs-White to play 1+ shot on target
Morgan Gibbs-White was influential in the first leg and continues to be a key attacking outlet for Forest in Europe.
He has registered seven shots on target across his last three Europa League appearances, including three in Turkey last week.
With Fenerbahçe having no choice but to push forward in search of an early goal, spaces are likely to open up for Forest’s counter-attacking players like Gibbs-White. Given his recent volume of attempts, backing him to produce 1+ shot on target at 9/25 looks well supported.
Tip: Morgan Gibbs-White to play 1+ shot on target @ 9/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Morgan Gibbs-White play at least shot on target against Fenerbahçe.
Over 1.5 goals
Fenerbahçe must attack from the outset, while Forest have already demonstrated their clinical edge in this tie.
Across major European history, the Turkish side have failed to overturn a first-leg deficit in all 26 previous attempts, meaning they have little to lose here.
Forest have also recorded 60 shots on target in this season’s Europa League, second only to Bologna after the first legs. Even if the hosts prioritise control, the visitors’ urgency should help drive chances at both ends. Over 1.5 goals at 11/50 appears a solid accumulator pick.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least two goals in the game between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahçe.
Both teams to score
While Forest have kept clean sheets in their last three home Europa League matches and boast an impressive 65% home clean sheet ratio in major European competition, this tie presents a different dynamic.
Fenerbahçe’s only realistic path is to attack aggressively, and they arrive unbeaten in their last 14 away matches in all competitions (W10 D4).
The visitors have quality in forward areas and should create opportunities as they chase the game, but their defensive risks could also leave them exposed once again. With Forest dangerous on the break and Fenerbahçe forced to commit bodies forward, both teams to score at 4/5 holds strong appeal.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 4/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if both Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahçe score at least one goal each.
Nottingham Forest v Fenerbahçe odds
• Nottingham Forest – 9/20 with Bet365
• Draw – 33/100 with Bet365
• Fenerbahçe – 6/1 with Bet365
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