Nottingham Forest continues its European quest Thursday
Forest will do battle in the first leg for a spot in Europa League quarters
Thursday 26 February 2026. 8pm kick off
Nottingham Forest return to European action on Thursday night as they host Danish side FC Midtjylland in the Europa League Round of 16, with Bally Bet pricing the Premier League side as clear favorites on home soil.
Forest are 4/6 to take a first-leg advantage at the City Ground, with the Draw at 14/5 and Midtjylland priced at 4/1 to secure a valuable away win.
The market reflects Forest’s strong European performances this season, with the Reds showing both attacking threat and defensive stability throughout the campaign. Having scored 15 goals and conceded just seven across their Europa League matches so far, Forest have combined efficiency going forward with the ability to manage games defensively when required.
Midtjylland, however, have built a reputation as a dangerous European opponent and will travel to Nottingham confident they can compete. The Danish side have consistently been among the strongest teams domestically in recent seasons and have already shown they can cause problems away from home in Europe.
Goals markets suggest traders expect an open encounter under the City Ground lights. Over 2.5 Goals is priced at 4/5, with Under 2.5 Goals available at Evens, indicating that bookmakers anticipate attacking intent from both sides.
Forest have proven difficult to break down in Europe this term, and to keep a clean sheet on Thursday evening is available at 7/5. Meanwhile, Both Teams To Score is priced at 4/5 (Yes) and 21/20 (No), highlighting the possibility of goals at both ends.
While Forest average close to two goals per game in this season’s Europa League campaign, Midtjylland have also shown they can be clinical in front of goal, meaning both sides will likely look to establish an advantage before the return leg.
Additional specials and bundle betting options include:
13/8 – Nottingham Forest to win and both teams to score
11/4 – Nottingham Forest to win and over 2.5 goals
With home advantage firmly priced into the market, Bally Bet’s odds suggest Forest will be confident of taking control of the tie ahead of the second leg.
