Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction for 18 September 2025 - Football

⚡️ On September 17, Swansea and Nottingham Forest clash in the EFL Cup Round of 32. The Championship side hosts the Premier League team at their home ground. The visitors are considered clear favorites. But can they live up to that billing? Read the prediction below.

Head-to-Head

The last official match between the teams took place on April 30, 2022, and ended with a 5-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Nottingham Forest were the home side):

• possession: 49% vs 51%;
• corners: 12 vs 4;
• fouls: 10 vs 8;
• yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
• shots on target: 15 vs 4.

📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Swansea and Nottingham Forest:

• 23 matches played;
• home wins – 7, away wins – 8, draws – 8;
• goals scored – 27 for Swansea, 30 for Nottingham Forest;
• average total goals in the 1st half – 0.87, in the 2nd half – 1.61;
• average total goals per match – 2.48.

Swansea City Team Overview

The team's last official match took place in the Championship, where Swansea hosted Hull City. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

Here are the match statistics (Swansea vs Hull City):

• possession: 47% vs 53%;
• corners: 5 vs 2;
• fouls: 8 vs 5;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• shots on target: 2 vs 6.

Swansea traditionally aim to play a possession-based game, focusing on controlling the ball and creating chances through short passes. The team prefers to build from the back through passing, steering clear of long balls and emphasizing ball control.

The hosts are in good form, having secured five victories in their last ten matches with three draws, showcasing their consistency. Additionally, they have been prolific in recent encounters, averaging 1.5 goals per game.

Nottingham Forest Team Overview

The last official match for the current visitors took place in the Premier League (with Arsenal as the home side and Nottingham Forest as the visitors). The match concluded with a 3-0 scoreline.

Here are the game statistics (Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal):

• possession: 46% vs 54%;
• corners: 3 vs 8;
• fouls: 10 vs 8;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• shots on target: 1 vs 5.

Nottingham Forest are facing challenges: just two wins and five losses in their last ten matches highlight the club's difficult situation. Their attack lacks productivity, averaging just 0.9 goals per game while conceding a significant number of goals (an average of 1.7).

In terms of style, the visitors favor a more pragmatic approach, focusing on solid defense and quick counterattacks. The team skillfully utilizes set pieces to create threats in front of the opponent's goal.

Outcome Prediction

Outcome Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 23;
• Home wins – 7, Away wins – 8, Draws – 8.

• Swansea cover the +1.5 spread at home in 11 of the last 12 meetings between these teams.
• Swansea cover the +1.5 spread in 15 consecutive matches.
• Swansea cover the +1.5 spread at home in 9 straight matches.

Total Goals Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches

• Home team average goals - 1.17, Away team - 1.3;
• Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.48;
• Both teams have scored: overall - 13 times; at the home ground - 6 times.

• Swansea score at home in 9 consecutive matches.
• Nottingham Forest concede in 13 consecutive matches.
• Nottingham Forest concede away in 11 of their last 12 matches.

Cards Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches

• Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.34 (1.17 for home, 1.17 for away);
• Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.09 (1.17 for home, 1.92 for away).

Both Teams to Score Prediction

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 23;
• Both teams scored overall - 13 times;
• At the home ground - 6 times.