Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

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3 Minutes Read
September 16, 2025

The Championship playoff race heats up as Swansea City welcome Nottingham Forest to the Swansea.com Stadium this weekend. Both teams have experienced mixed form lately, making this a crucial and unpredictable fixture.

This match preview will delve into the vital statistics, team news, and betting angles for what promises to be a compelling encounter.

This Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest betting preview is essential for punters looking to find value in this Championship clash. Our Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest match preview analyzes all the key data, from recent form to head-to-head records, to provide the best insights. This comprehensive Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest preview aims to give bettors the edge for this pivotal match.

Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview

Team Recent Form

Swansea City: LWLDD

Nottingham Forest: WDWLD

Key Stats

Swansea City have seen Over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches.
Nottingham Forest are undefeated in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Both teams have scored in the last 3 head-to-head meetings between these sides.

Correct Score Prediction

Our predicted correct score is a 1-1 draw. Both teams have been inconsistent but competitive, and their recent head-to-head history suggests a tightly-contested affair. Swansea’s leaky defence at home and Forest’s solidity on the road point towards a share of the spoils with goals at both ends.

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Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest H2H

Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in the last 3 meetings (W2, D1).
The last encounter ended in a 4-1 victory for Nottingham Forest.
Both teams have scored in each of the previous 3 clashes.
3 of the last 5 matches have featured over 2.5 goals.

Pre Game Odds

Swansea City Win: 6/4
Draw: 23/10
Nottingham Forest Win: 7/5

Team News Swansea City

Swansea will be assessing the fitness of several key players. Midfielder Flynn Downes is a major doubt after missing training this week with a knock. His absence would be a significant blow to their midfield engine room. Defender Ryan Bennett remains a long-term absentee.

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Team News Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have a lengthy injury list to contend with. Key striker Lewis Grabban is ruled out with a muscular issue, a major blow to their attacking threat. Midfielder Ryan Yates is also a doubt, while defender Max Lowe is definitely sidelined, testing their squad depth.