Anticipated European Encounters for Nottingham Forest in 2025-26 under owner Mr. Marinakis' leadership
Nottingham Forest are gearing up for an exciting new season, following a surprising campaign that saw them qualify for European competition for the first time in 30 years. According to the Football Fanatic (FFT) website, as summarized by FourFourTwo, Nottingham Forest are predicted to finish 9th in the Premier League for the 2025-26 season [1].
The team, under the guidance of manager Nuno Espirito Santo, is ranked at no.17 in our website's list of the best managers in the world right now [2]. Nuno's leadership has shaped a balanced team, with a very strong defense led by Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo, contributing to their solid outlook despite some late-season challenges the previous year [5].
Morgan Gibbs-White is considered the key player for Nottingham Forest this season, with Elliot Anderson, fresh from winning the U21 Euros, and Zach Abbott also seen as crucial for the team's growth [3][7]. However, it's Chris Wood who currently holds the spotlight, being the top scorer for Nottingham Forest in all competitions with 20 goals [8].
Despite Wood's impressive performance, FFT predicts that he is unlikely to score 20 goals from an xG of 13 again [4]. As a result, the club is in need of signing a striker to take the onus off him. One potential signing is highly rated Botafogo forward Igor Jesus, who has agreed to join Forest after the Club World Cup [9].
Nottingham Forest's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, is known for his passionate and fiery nature, and the team has shown this spirit throughout their recent success [6]. However, they will need to show more fight, particularly in recovering points from losing positions, as they managed only six points from such situations last season [10].
The season will be different for Nottingham Forest as they won't challenge for the Champions League and will have to lower their expectations. Nevertheless, the team is eager to build on their recent achievements and continue to make a mark in the Premier League.
The preview of Nottingham Forest's season was originally published in the Season Preview issue of our website, available for purchase with free delivery. For those who missed it, the season preview is also available on our website [11].
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Nottingham Forest aims to maintain their progress in the 2025-26 season, as they are predicted to finish 9th in the Premier League according to FFT's forecast [1]. Despite the impressive form of key player Chris Wood, who scored 20 goals last season, the team is keen on signing a new striker such as highly-rated Botafogo forward Igor Jesus [4][9].
