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Nottingham Forest hosts Porto in a crucial Europa League match after a 1â1 draw in Portugal. Forest seeks their first major European semi-final in 30 years, while Porto aims for a sixth consecutive away win in the tournament.
Nottingham Forest vs Porto â Match preview and team news
Nottingham Forest welcome Porto to the City Ground with a Europa League semi-final spot at stake.
The two sides are locked level following a hard-fought 1â1 draw in Portugal last week. VĂtor Pereiraâs men survived heavy pressure to keep the tie balanced for the return leg. Forest are aiming for their first major European semi-final in thirty years. Porto arrive as seasoned continental campaigners but face a daunting historical record in England. This clash between two-time European champions promises an electric atmosphere in Nottingham tonight.
Forest previously defeated Porto 2â0 at home during the league phase of this competition. However, they have lost their last two Europa League home fixtures during the knockout rounds. Porto are currently leading the Portuguese top flight and remain unbeaten in eight matches. They aim to secure a sixth consecutive away win in the Europa League tonight.
The Tricky Trees are boosted by the return of Elliot Anderson from suspension. He is expected to partner Ibrahim SangarĂ© in the heart of the midfield. However, Jair Cunha, NicolĂČ Savona, Willy Boly, and John Victor remain sidelined through injury. Stefan Ortega will likely start in goal ahead of Matz Sels tonight.
Francesco Farioli must navigate several key absences for the trip to England. Luuk de Jong, Martim Fernandes, Samu Aghehowa, and NehuĂ©n PĂ©rez are all unavailable. Despite these injuries, Farioli may name an unchanged side from the dominant first-leg display. William Gomes will lead the attack as the clubâs top scorer in this competition.
The match is crucial for a Europa League semi-final spot, with both teams tied after a 1â1 draw.
Nottingham Forest is aiming for their first major European semi-final in thirty years.
Porto is currently unbeaten in eight matches and seeks their sixth consecutive away win in the Europa League.
Nottingham Forest previously defeated Porto 2â0 at home during the league phase of the competition.

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Forest approach this second leg in a rather contradictory run of form. They remain unbeaten in a month but have struggled to secure consistent victories. The Reds have failed to win at home since late January. Their winless streak at the City Ground has now reached seven matches. Pereiraâs side must improve this home record to progress to the final four.
Porto arrive in Nottingham boasting a formidable eight-match unbeaten run across all competitions. They recently defeated Estoril 3â1 to maintain their five-point lead in Liga Portugal. The Dragons have won all five of their away fixtures in the Europa League. Only two teams have ever won six away games in a single season of this tournament. They aim to repeat that historic feat tonight at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest Predicted XI (4-3-3): Ortega; DomĂnguez, Abbott, Murillo, Morato; McAtee, Yates, Anderson; Bakwa, Jesus, Hudson-Odoi
Porto Predicted XI (4-3-3): Costa; Costa, Kiwior, Bednarek, Zaidu; Varela, Veiga, Froholdt; Gomes, GĂŒl, PepĂȘ
The match is televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 19:00 BST.