# Porto vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Teams, Preview, Lineups, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/porto-vs-nottingham-forest/  
Published: 2026-04-05  
Updated: 2026-04-05  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Porto want revenge. Nottingham Forest want history. When these two sides collide at the iconic Estádio do Dragão on Thursday night, something has to give — with a [UEFA Europa League](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/) semi-final spot on the line. Forest already beat Porto 2-0 in the group stage. Now Porto have home advantage and a point to prove in this thrilling quarter-final first leg.

## Porto vs Nottingham Forest: Match Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Competition | [UEFA Europa League](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/) — QF First Leg |
| Date & Time | Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 21:00 CET (19:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal |
| Second Leg | Thursday, April 16, 2026 · City Ground, Nottingham |
| This Season’s H2H | Forest 2–0 Porto (Group Stage, Oct 2025) |
| If tied after 2 legs | Extra time & penalties |

![Porto vs Nottingham Forest](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ortstst.webp)

Porto — Europa League record this season

Only 1 defeat (vs Forest, group stage)

Forest’s route to QF

Overturned deficit vs Midtjylland via penalties

## Team Form

| Team | Europa League Form | Key Strength |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Porto** | W W W L W W | Stellar home European record; beat Stuttgart in R16 |
| **Nottingham Forest** | W D L W W W | English sides unbeaten in last 10 vs Portuguese clubs (EL) |

Porto’s only European blemish this entire campaign was that 2-0 defeat at the City Ground, when **Morgan Gibbs-White** and **Igor Jesus** both converted from the spot. Francesco Farioli’s side then bounced back emphatically, brushing aside Stuttgart home and away in the last 16. Forest, now under manager **Vítor Pereira**, rode their luck against Midtjylland but showed fighting spirit to reach this stage.

For deeper Europa League analysis, explore our [football coverage on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/).

## Predicted Lineups & Injury News

| Porto (4-3-3) | Status | Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1) | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Diogo Costa (GK) | Available | Ortega (GK) | Available |
| A. Costa, Bednarek, Kiwior, Moura | Available | Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Zinchenko | Murillo doubtful |
| Varela, Frøholdt, Gabri Veiga | Available | Yates, Anderson | Available |
| Pepê, Samu Aghehowa, Borja Sainz | Available | Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Ndoye; Wood | Available |
| Samu Aghehowa | Doubt (injury) | Jair (foot) | Out |
| Luuk de Jong, Nehuén Pérez | Out (knee) | Willy Boly | Out for season |

Porto’s biggest concern is 21-year-old striker **Samu Aghehowa**, who has been their standout attacker this season. **Gabri Veiga**‘s creativity between the lines will be key. For Forest, **Gibbs-White** — who scored the penalty that beat Porto in October — is the dangerman to watch in attack.

## Our Prediction

**🏟 Porto 1–1 Nottingham Forest**  
Porto’s hunger for payback at a raucous Estádio do Dragão gives them the edge at home, but Forest’s remarkable record against Portuguese sides in this competition — English clubs unbeaten in 10 straight Europa League games vs Portuguese opposition — means a clean sheet for Porto is far from guaranteed. An away goal could be priceless heading into the second leg at the City Ground. Expect a tight, absorbing European night that sets up a thrilling decider on April 16.

Check our [Europa League semi-final preview on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/) after this tie concludes.

## How to Watch Porto vs Nottingham Forest

| Region | Broadcaster / Platform |
| --- | --- |
| UK | [TNT Sports / Discovery+](https://www.tntsports.co.uk/) |
| USA | [Paramount+](https://www.paramount.com/brand/paramount-plus) |
| India | [Sony LIV / Sony Ten 2](https://www.sonylivapp.com/) |
| Portugal | [Sport TV Portugal](https://www.sporttv.pt/) |
| Live Scores & Lineups | [FotMob Live Tracker](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/matches/fc-porto-vs-nottm-forest/3asu35) · [UEFA.com](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/match/2048137--porto-vs-nott-m-forest/) |

## FAQs

### Q1. When and where is the Porto vs Nottingham Forest Europa League quarter-final?

The first leg takes place on **Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 21:00 CET (19:00 UTC)** at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal. The return second leg is at **Nottingham’s City Ground on Thursday, April 16, 2026**, also at 21:00 CET.

### Q2. Did Nottingham Forest beat Porto earlier this season?

Yes — Forest beat Porto **2-0 at the City Ground** in the Europa League group stage in October 2025, with Morgan Gibbs-White and Igor Jesus both converting penalties. That result remains Porto’s **only defeat** in this season’s competition, making Thursday’s first leg a genuine revenge mission for Farioli’s side.