Even though it’s a club with a proud history, these past few seasons in the Premier League have had their fair share of hardship. They barely stayed afloat in the 2023/24 campaign, avoiding relegation by the tiniest possible margin, but 2024/25 Nottingham Forest odds seem to be a completely different story.
They have started the season strong, and with Nuno Espirito Santo at the helm, Nottingham Forest is able to turn heads, raise eyebrows and possibly even compete for a spot in the European competitions. Let’s overview their odds for the Premier League, EFL (Carabao) Cup, FA Cup, as well as the manager’s odds.
Overview of Nottingham Forest Betting Odds
With their 3rd consecutive season back in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest is looking to defy the preseason odds and make a huge leap in the 2024-25 season standings.
Nottingham Forest Premier League Odds for 2024-25
Nottingham Forest Premier League odds are very high at the moment. The Reds started the season decent enough, winning 2 and drawing 3 games during the first 5, even defeating the almighty Liverpool in Anfield.
Even though they suffered their first defeat against Fulham in Round 6, 10 points in 4 matches followed. Then, Nottingham Forest didn’t manage to beat Newcastle and Arsenal but bounced back with a victory against an Ipswich side eager to avoid relegation. As it stands, they play very similarly both away and at home, displaying versatility in hostile environments.
If their game has any weaknesses, it’s converting chances at a high percentage and defending against strong wingers. Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Murillo, Morgan Gibbs White and, of course, the goal machine Chris Wood stand out as top performers for Nuno Espithe rito Santo’s side in 24/25 Premier League. They are one of the dark horses and outsiders but could provide an upset or two down the road.
Nottingham Forest EFL Cup Odds for 2024-25
Sadly, the Forest’s Carabao (EFL) Cup campaign ended right where it started – in the 2nd round. Forest was drawn against another Premier League powerhouse, Newcastle United, and went head to head in West Bridgford in front of Forest’s home fans.
Nottingham Forest fans were pulling their hair just 18 seconds into the match as Joe Willock allowed the Magpies to lead 1:0 before most fans got settled into their chairs in front of the TV. Nuno Espirito’s side responded and equalised shortly after the restart.
Despite the back-and-forth exchanges, the match went to the penalties, where Ibrahim Sangare and Taiwo Awoniyi cracked under pressure, falling 3:4 to Newcastle United in the 2nd round penalty shootout.
Can you call it a disappointment? Yes and no. Before the season, the Magpies were a team with much better odds, but seeing the game unfold before our very own eyes, Nottingham Forest was by no means a weaker squad, meaning it was possible for them to progress forward, although it was not meant to be.
Nottingham Forest FA Cup Odds for 2024-25
The FA Cup begins in the 3rd round for the 20 Premier League teams. Nottingham Forest will have their FA Cup start on the 11th of January, 2025. Until the draw is complete, it’s unknown who they will face and what their odds are.
In general, before the draw is made, FA Cup odds for Nottingham Forest seem to be in the middle. They are not the favourites, but the nature of these cup tournaments can often provide a surprise, as teams just like ‘the Forest’ might upset squads that look stronger on paper.
Nottingham Forest Manager Odds for 2024-25
As of right now, Nuno Espirito Santo seems like the best hire that Nottingham’s board could’ve made. The Portuguese coach helped Forest avoid relegation and start the season off in an almost sensational manner, toppling the mighty Liverpool 1:0 for round 4 of the 2024-25 Premier League and having statement wins against solid mid-table teams like West Ham.
They didn’t drop any points against some of the other contenders as well, maximising their chances at the best possible position for the season’s end.
The only sour spot for Nuno Santo’s season is the loss to Newcastle in the EFL Cup. However, even with this, it seems unlikely that the board would be looking to change the man at the helm. Even if things stay as they are, a select few head coaches have as good odds of staying as Nuno Santo. Job security seems at a high level for the Portuguese man.
Nottingham Forest Squad
In (Arrivals)
| Players | Club | Transfer sum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot Anderson | Newcastle | €41.20m | |
| Nikola Milenković | Fiorentina | €12.30m | |
| Ramón Sosa | CA Talleres | €12.00m | |
| David Carmo | FC Porto | €11.00m | |
| Morato | Benfica | €11.00m | |
| Jota Silva | Vit. Guimarães | €7.00m | |
| Marko Stamenic | Red Star | €5.50m | |
| Carlos Miguel | Corinthians | €4.00m | |
| Eric da Silva Moreira | FC St. Pauli | €1.50m | |
| Álex Moreno | Aston Villa | loan transfer | |
| James Ward-Prowse | West Ham | loan transfer | |
| Josh Bowler | Preston | End of loan | |
| Lewis O’Brien | LAFC | End of loan | |
| €105.50m | |||
Most of the transfer budget was spent on Elliot Anderson, arriving from Newcastle United. In addition, Nottingham Forest splashed cash on Nikola Milenkovic, Ramon Sosa, David Carmo and Morato. James Ward-Prowse is one more notable arrival, coming to the club via a loan deal.
Out (Departures)
| Players | Club | Transfer sum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moussa Niakhaté | Olympique Lyon | €31.90m | |
| Odysseas Vlachodimos | Newcastle | €23.60m | |
| Orel Mangala | Olympique Lyon | €23.40m | |
| Joe Worrall | Burnley | €5.90m | |
| Remo Freuler | Bologna | €1.90m | |
| Harry Arter | Precision FC | free transfer | |
| Loïc Mbe Soh | Beerschot VA | free transfer | |
| David Carmo | Olympiacos | loan transfer | |
| Lewis O’Brien | LAFC | loan transfer | |
| Scott McKenna | UD Las Palmas | free transfer | |
| Ui-jo Hwang | Alanyaspor | ? | |
| Matt Turner | Crystal Palace | loan transfer | |
| Alex Mighten | San Diego FC | ? | |
| Josh Bowler | Preston | loan transfer | |
| Omar Richards | Rio Ave | loan transfer | |
| Jonathan Panzo | Rio Ave | loan transfer | |
| Brandon Aguilera | Rio Ave | ? | |
| Marko Stamenic | Olympiacos | loan transfer | |
| Wayne Hennessey | Without Club | – | |
| Cheikhou Kouyaté | Without Club | – | |
| Felipe | Retired | – | |
| Álex Moreno | Aston Villa | End of loan | |
| €86.70m | |||
Nottingham Forest got over 75 million Euros for selling Moussa Niakhate, Odysseas Vlachodimos and Orei Mangala. Alex Moreno returned to Aston Villa, and plenty of other names were loaned or had their contracts not extended.
Key Factors to Consider When Betting on Nottingham Forest
When betting on Nottingham Forest, consider that this team is very well-coached. Their go-to star is Chris Wood, scoring in more than half of their games and winning plenty of aerial battles. They do prefer to attack via the left side, especially when playing at home, and to take quite a few shots outside of the box, so you could label them as an aggressive squad.
They do rely on their offence a bit more than their defence, so take these facts into account when considering betting on them. Opponents seek to take advantage of their weakness in the corners on defence and force them into offsides, as Nottingham has proved to be quite prone to offside violations.
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