Nottingham Forest vs Leeds prediction & probabilities (2026-08-22)

Premier League

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Cards

2026-08-22 · 15:00
Cards48.0%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 48.0%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
48%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 48.0%, its strongest read on the Cards market. On the result, Nottingham Forest are favoured at 42.7%, a competitive game that shapes how this market plays out. Their last 4 meetings have averaged 3.0 goals a game. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.569.3%

Over 3.548.0%

Over 4.528.9%

Most cardsNottingham Forest 31.7% · Leeds 46.6%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds. It tips Leeds for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

42.7%Favoured: Nottingham Forest
54.7%Both Teams to Score
50.5%Over 2.5 goals
48.0%Over 3.5 cards

Reading the match, Nottingham Forest are favoured at 42.7%. We lean on calibration, not the favourite tag.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 48.0% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianReads a balanced game from the 50.5% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutNottingham Forest are the model’s pick on the result at 42.7%, context for how the goals may flow.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Match outlook

Nottingham Forest42.7%

Draw26.5%

Leeds30.8%

The model leans Nottingham Forest to win. See the full prediction →

Key players

T

Taiwo AwoniyiNottingham Forest · 2.8 shots/90
To score 11.0%

L

Lukas NmechaLeeds · 2.51 shots/90
To score 17.5%

Recent-form projection, a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

Nottingham ForestWWDLD
LeedsDWDWL

Last 4 meetings: Nottingham Forest 2 · 0 draws · Leeds 2 · 3.0 goals/game.

FAQ

How many cards in Nottingham Forest vs Leeds?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 48.0% for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Cards-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 28 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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