Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest | Prediction | League Cup | 17/09
England - EFL Cup
Swansea City and Nottingham Forest face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 League Cup season. The game takes place at Liberty Stadium on Wednesday, 17/09/2025, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest
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Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match
Expect a good number of goals in this match.
We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Swansea City and Nottingham Forest, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.
Our prediction is: Nottingham Forest win or draw
We feel strongly about Nottingham Forest's chances of leaving with a point, or maybe even more. That is why our betting tip is Nottingham Forest to win or draw on the Double Chance market.
Nottingham Forest has shown considerable courage and determination in their recent away performances, while Swansea City's form has not been the most convincing. So while an away win might be too much to ask for, Nottingham Forest is more than capable of collecting a point in this match.
Swansea City preview
Swansea City comes into the match having played 2 games in the League Cup so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses.
Swansea City's attack has scored 10 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the League Cup, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.43.
The offense system of Swansea City is led by Žan Vipotnik as the top scorer of the season. The slovenian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Zeidane Inoussa, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.
- 24/10/2026Queens Park RangersSwansea CityL5024/10/2026ChampionshipQueens Park Rangers
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Swansea City5 - 0L - 17/10/2026Swansea CityWest HamL0117/10/2026ChampionshipSwansea City
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West Ham0 - 1L - 13/10/2026MillwallSwansea CityW0113/10/2026ChampionshipMillwall
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Swansea City0 - 1W - 10/10/2026Swansea CityNorwich CityW2110/10/2026ChampionshipSwansea City
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Norwich City2 - 1W - 19/09/2026Lincoln CitySwansea CityW1219/09/2026ChampionshipLincoln City
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Swansea City1 - 2W
Nottingham Forest preview
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest comes into the match having played 0 games in the League Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses.
Nottingham Forest's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the League Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
The offense system of Nottingham Forest is led by Chris Wood as the top scorer of the season. The new zealand forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Morgan Gibbs-White, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 2.
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Arsenal0 - 1L - 11/10/2026Crystal PalaceNottingham ForestL3111/10/2026Premier LeagueCrystal Palace
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Nottingham Forest3 - 1L - 19/09/2026Nottingham ForestCoventry CityL0119/09/2026Premier LeagueNottingham Forest
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Coventry City0 - 1L - 12/09/2026Aston VillaNottingham ForestW1212/09/2026Premier LeagueAston Villa
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Nottingham Forest1 - 2W
Head to head: Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
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Points & Results
- PPG20
- 50%Wins0%
- 100%First to Score0%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game20
- Conceded/game10
- xG1.300
- xGA0.680
Trends
- 100%Both Score0%
- 0%Clean Sheet0%
- 0%Failed to Score0%
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