BETTING GUIDE: Nottingham Forest vs Leeds UnitedNottingham Forest will face Leeds United for the second time in five days when the two sides meet at the City Ground in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Tricky Trees began the brand-new 2026/27 English Premier League campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Leeds last Saturday, and will now aim to avenge that loss and avoid an early exit from the cup competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907212##Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 25 AugustVenue: The City Ground, NottinghamGroup: EFL Cup (Second Round)Current standings: Premier League: Nottingham Forest (15th), Leeds United (6th)Qualification implications: The winner advances to the EFL Cup Third Round, while the loser is eliminated from the competition.Ollie is doing an Isak and Emery is on the edgeForm GuideNottingham Forest❌ Loss vs Leeds (0-1)✅ Win vs Brest (2-0)✅ Win vs Bayer Leverkusen (2-1)❌ Loss vs Barcelona (0-1)❌ Loss vs Udinese (0-1)##NAJAVA_MECA_9907185##Leeds United✅ Win vs Nottingham Forest (1-0)✅ Win vs Augsburg (4-0)❌ Loss vs Manchester Utd (1-1, 4-5 pen)✅ Win vs RB Leipzig (2-0)✅ Win vs Liverpool (4-2)Ex-Real’s managers in a battle for Premier League pointsHead-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds United (2026 Premier League)Leeds United 3-1 Nottingham Forest (2026 Premier League)Nottingham Forest 1-3 Leeds United (2025 Premier League)Nottingham Forest 0-2 Leeds United (2023 Friendly)Leeds United 2-1 Nottingham Forest (2023 Premier League)##NAJAVA_MECA_9907190##Team NewsNottingham Forest❌ Nicolo Savona – Out with an injury.❌ Ryan Yates – Unavailable due to injury.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907196##Leeds United❌ Wilfried Gnonto – Out with an injury.❌ Noah Okafor – Unavailable due to injury.❌ Mateo Joseph – Recovering from ACL injury (out).❌ Ilia Gruev – Sidelined with a knee injury.🟡 Gabriel Gudmundsson – Thigh injury, subject to late assessment.African gem for 100 million? Bring him overPlayer to Watch: Anton Stach (Leeds United)Anton Stach proved to be the match-winner in the weekend’s Premier League opener, netting a dramatic 88th-minute free kick to secure victory for Leeds at the City Ground. Operating in the heart of midfield, Stach provided crucial defensive stability while consistently threatening from dead-ball situations.With both teams expected to rotate their squads for the cup fixture, Stach’s presence and set-piece prowess will be vital in controlling the tempo. If Nottingham Forest fail to limit his delivery and late runs into the box, the German midfielder could prove decisive once again.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907186##🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Under 3.5 Goals🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Leeds United to Qualify🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Leeds United to Win 2-1BETTING GUIDE: Southampton vs West Ham UnitedSouthampton will be looking to book their place in the third round of the EFL Cup when they welcome West Ham United to St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday evening.The hosts triumphed over League Two side Colchester United in the first round, while the visitors beat fellow Championship outfit Portsmouth to progress to this stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907497##Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 25 AugustVenue: St Mary's Stadium, SouthamptonGroup: EFL Cup (Second Round)Current standings: EFL Championship: West Ham United (16th), Southampton (24th)Qualification implications: The winner advances to the EFL Cup Third Round, while the loser is eliminated from the competition.Injury time penalty saves Liverpool from losing in NewcastleForm GuideSouthampton✅ Win vs Stoke City (3-1)❌ Loss vs Watford (1-2)✅ Win vs Colchester United (2-0)✅ Win vs Preussen Munster (2-1)✅ Win vs Braunschweig (1-0)Atletico has to protect Alvarez from its own fansWest Ham United❌ Loss vs Charlton Athletic (1-2)➖ Draw vs Burnley (2-2)✅ Win vs Portsmouth (3-1)➖ Draw vs Magdeburg (1-1)➖ Draw vs Rangers (0-0)##NAJAVA_MECA_9907484##Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)West Ham United 1-1 Southampton (2025 Premier League)Southampton 0-1 West Ham United (2024 Premier League)West Ham United 1-0 Southampton (2023 Premier League)Southampton 1-1 West Ham United (2022 Premier League)Southampton 3-1 West Ham United (2022 FA Cup)African gem for 100 million? Bring him overTeam NewsSouthampton🟡 Taylor Harwood-Bellis – Absent amid transfer interest.🟡 Finn Azaz – Expected to be rested/rotated.🟡 Flynn Downes – Expected to be rested/rotated.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907207##West Ham United❌ Tomas Soucek – Sidelined with an ankle injury.🟡 Pablo – Questionable due to health problems.Man City's new Brazilian target – Allan Elias from PalmeirasPlayer to Watch: Valentin Castellanos (West Ham United)Valentin Castellanos remains central to West Ham’s attack heading into this EFL Cup tie.The Argentine striker has already netted two goals this season and will be eager to make amends following a missed penalty in Saturday's league defeat to Charlton Athletic.Castellanos' relentless pressing, off-the-ball movement, and aerial presence inside the penalty box make him a constant threat to Southampton's backline.If the Saints fail to track his runs in the final third, Castellanos could prove to be the decisive factor in locking down a spot in the next round.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907536##🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk) Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk) Over 2.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk) Southampton to Win 2-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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