Swansea City AFC
Football England - EFL Cup Swansea.com Stadium Thu 18 Sep 03:00
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  2. Odds
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Swansea vs Nottingham Forest

Championship side Swansea host Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in this EFL Cup match at Swansea.com Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Thursday 18 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Tricky Trees Look Set for Victory

We’re of the opinion that Nottingham Forest will have the upper hand against Swansea and they stand out at 1.65. The Full-Time Result price looks value and we’re bullish when it comes to yielding dividends.

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5-1 Win for Forest in Last H2H Battle

Swansea City had a 2-2 Championship draw in their last game. This was at home to Hull City at Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans boasted 65% possession and had two shots on target, while Zan Vipotnik and Ronald Pereira each scored one goal.

In their previous EFL Cup match, Swansea won on penalties when hosting Plymouth Argyle (1-1 after 90 mins).

Nottingham Forest were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal claimed a 3-0 Premier League victory. The Midlands side had 46% possession and recorded one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Forest have landed wins in their last two clashes against Swansea. A 5-1 home success at City Ground was preceded by a 4-1 away win at Swansea.com Stadium. In the previous 7 H2H matches, we have seen four Forest victories, two Swansea wins and one draw.

Swansea City – Last 10 League & EFL Cup Games

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Swansea have had 54.5% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while being awarded 4.5 corners.

Zan Vipotnik and Ronald Pereira lead the way with 4 goals, while Ji-Sung Eom has scored 1. Josh Tymon is the leading assists maker with 3.

Nottingham Forest – Last 10 League & EFL Cup Games

Forest have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. The Midlands team average 49.9% possession, 404.1 passes, 4.7 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 12.4 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Chris Wood is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Morgan Gibbs-White on 2, with Callum Hudson-Odoi and two others bagging 1. Anthony Elanga has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Swansea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andrew Fisher (GK), Josh Key, Kaelan Casey, Cameron Burgess, Ishe Samuels-Smith, Goncalo Franco, Ethan Galbraith, Manuel Benson, Malick Junior Yalcouye, Ji-Sung Eom, Adam Idah.

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Victor (GK), Nicolo Savona, Willy Boly, Morato, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ryan Yates, Douglas Luiz, Dilane Bakwa, James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, Igor Jesus.

Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Swansea vs Nottingham Forest bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Nottingham Forest can land a return and we’ll confidently wager them for this EFL Cup game. The odds of 1.65 look appealing when it comes to this pick, with a confident bet being made.

The football experts at jeetwin24.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of EFL Cup stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Swansea vs Nottingham Forest EFL Cup & league stats:

  • Swansea have lost their last 2 games against Forest.

Forest to Win Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Swansea Swansea logo 0 - 2 Forest logo Forest

We’re predicting Forest to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at 7.50. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

 Top Pick: Chris Wood Under 1.5 Shots On Target

Chris Wood (Forest) has totalled under 1.5 shots on goal in five straight games on the road. We’re keen to bet on him to fall short in the Shots on Target department and this pick is on offer at 1.70.

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Taiwo Awoniyi To Score

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest) can be backed to find the net at 3.00. Using all information, we’ll head to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds.

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Corners Prediction

Forest Under 5.5 Corners

The past 5 Nottingham Forest away matches have involved them having an average of 3.60 corners, with Swansea conceding under 5.5 corners in their last two games. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of 1.83 that Forest come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

EFL Cup & League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Swansea Logo Swansea
Total
9.80 5.10 4.70
Home
9.10 4.70 4.40
Away
8.60 4.00 4.60
Forest Logo Forest
Total
10.30 4.70 5.60
Home
10.40 4.30 6.10
Away
10.30 4.40 5.90
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Forest
Total Goals Under 2.5
Shots On Target Chris Wood Under 1.5

You’re welcome to follow our same-game multi which has Nottingham Forest to triumph, Under 2.5 goals accompanied by Chris Wood (Forest) to tally under 1.5 shots on target.

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Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Forest Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

The favourites have a 60% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Nottingham Forest chalked up at 1.68 to land a win in this EFL Cup clash. If you’re searching for a different slant, Swansea City are available at 4.80.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Forest -0.75 at 1.86. If they beat Swansea by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at 1.76.

The best football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to EFL Cup games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
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Chris Wood Heads First Goalscorer Market

Chris Wood is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 3.60 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is 1.91.

Player Goals
Chris Wood (Forest)
Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)
Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)
Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)
Player Shots On Target
Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)
Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)
Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)
Zan Vipotnik (Swansea)
Player Shots
Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)
Chris Wood (Forest)
Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)
Arnaud Kalimuendo (Forest)
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Team Stats

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Swansea logo Swansea Stats
Nottingham Forest logo Nottingham Forest Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Corners
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Possession
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Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Swansea vs Forest team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup along with up-to-date injury news.

Swansea Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Swansea Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Andrew Fisher
2 Josh Key 26 Kaelan Casey 15 Cameron Burgess 16 Ishe Samuels-Smith
17 Goncalo Franco 30 Ethan Galbraith
21 Manuel Benson 8 M. Junior Yalcouye 10 Ji-Sung Eom
33 Adam Idah
13 John Victor
37 Nicolo Savona 30 Willy Boly 4 Morato 35 Oleksandr Zinchenko
22 Ryan Yates 12 Douglas Luiz
29 Dilane Bakwa 24 James McAtee 21 Omari Hutchinson
19 Igor Jesus

Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Swansea Substitutes

  • 5Ben Cabango
  • 7Melker Widell
  • 9Zan Vipotnik
  • 14Josh Tymon
  • 20Liam Cullen
  • 24Bobby Wales
  • 27Zeidane Inoussa
  • 29Paul Farman
  • 35Ronald Pereira

Nottingham Forest Substitutes

  • 6Ibrahim Sangare
  • 7Callum Hudson-Odoi
  • 9Taiwo Awoniyi
  • 10Morgan Gibbs-White
  • 14Dan Ndoye
  • 15A. Kalimuendo-Muinga
  • 18Angus Gunn
  • 23Jair Cunha
  • 44Zach Abbott

Previous Swansea Lineups

13 Sep Championship
Swansea 2-2 Hull
30 Aug Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-2 Swansea
27 Aug EFL Cup
Swansea 6-4 Plymouth
23 Aug Championship
Swansea 1-1 Watford
16 Aug Championship
Swansea 1-0 Sheffield Utd
13 Aug EFL Cup
Swansea 3-1 Crawley

Previous Nottingham Forest Lineups

13 Sep Premier League
Arsenal 3-0 Nott’m Forest
31 Aug Premier League
Nott’m Forest 0-3 West Ham
24 Aug Premier League
Crystal Palace 1-1 Nott’m Forest
17 Aug Premier League
Nott’m Forest 3-1 Brentford
25 May Premier League
Nott’m Forest 0-1 Chelsea
18 May Premier League
West Ham 1-2 Nott’m Forest
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