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

Premier League

Nottingham Forest vs Leeds Correct Score

2026-08-22 · 15:00
Correct Score1-1Most likely · 12.7%
Best predictionMost likely · 12.7% · 1-1No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
ConvictionOpen

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Most likely · 12.7% at 1-1, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. Recent output points the same way: Nottingham Forest have averaged 2.4 scored and 1.2 conceded, Leeds 1.4 and 1.4 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 50.5% for over 2.5 and 75.6% for at least two goals. Their last 4 meetings have averaged 3.0 goals a game. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.

Correct Score

Most likely1-1 12.7%
Scoreline Probability
1-1 12.7%
1-0 9.3%
2-1 8.9%
0-1 7.7%
1-2 7.4%
0-0 7.4%
2-0 7.3%
2-2 5.4%

Score probability grid

Nottingham Forest \ Leeds 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 7% 8% 5% 2% 1% ·
1 9% 13% 7% 3% 1% ·
2 7% 9% 5% 2% 1% ·
3 4% 4% 3% 1% · ·
4 1% 2% 1% · · ·
5 · · · · · ·

Rows = Nottingham Forest goals, columns = Leeds. The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 12.7%. Rather than one score, the model spreads probability across the whole grid, that distribution is the real signal. Darker cells carry more probability.

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

7.4%

0

17.0%

1

25.1%

2

22.0%

3

14.8%

4

13.0%

5+

In-depth analysis

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

On the goals side, the model sees 50.5% for three or more goals and 75.6% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. Given Nottingham Forest favoured at 42.7%, a competitive game tends to open up.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

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

The CalibratorRaw model read: 1-1 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianProjects 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%, game state shapes how this market plays out.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

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

What is the most likely score in Nottingham Forest vs Leeds?
The model's most likely scoreline for Nottingham Forest vs Leeds is 1-1 at 12.7%.

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 Correct Score-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 29 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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