Fenerbahce v Nott’m Forest

Top game in Istanbul as big names clash. Vitor Periera’s 1^st match as coach is a baptism of fire.

Fenerbahce v Nott’m Forest – Chobani Stadium 18:45 CET

Team News:

Nearly an entire squad to choose from, defender Archie Brown is the only doubt as he returns to the squad after a long injury layoff.

Forest are without Nicolo Savona and have key midfielder Elliot Anderson suspended.

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Formations:

4-2-3-1 for the home side who have reinforced a lot over the transfer window and slot N’Golo Kante and Matteo Guendouzi into the holding midfield. Intense pressing and physicality is high for them.

4-2-3-1 for Forest has been their favoured formation but with a new coach its unlikely they shake things up too much.

Statistics:

Referee: Sandro Scharer (SWI) (Average cards 4.50 Yellow 0.24 Red)

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Match Preview:

Fenerbahce finished the group stage in 19th place, collecting three wins from their eight matches. In the league, they sit second, just three points behind Galatasaray, and come into this fixture unbeaten in six games, having won their last four.

In the Europa League group stage, Forest placed 13th with four wins from eight, though they often rotated their squad. Their overall form is inconsistent, with two wins, three draws, and three defeats across competitions, results that led to Sean Dyche’s dismissal. They currently remain only three points above the relegation zone.

Betting Preview:

It promises to be a tight contest in Turkey’s largest city. Fenerbahce’s recent reinforcements have strengthened the squad, and with a passionate home crowd behind them, this is a tough setting for Forest. It’s not the ideal environment for a new coach to settle in, and Pereira faces a challenging debut. Both teams scoring looks a strong pick, and a high number of cards is also likely, so taking the over on cards makes sense.