Bally Bet: Fenerbahçe v Nottingham Forest preview
Thursday 19 February 2026. 5.45pm kick off
Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
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One of the standout ties of the Europa League knockout round sees Nottingham Forest travel to Istanbul for a first-leg test against Fenerbahçe, with Bally Bet pricing the Turkish side as narrow favorites on home soil.
Fenerbahce are 5/4 to take a first-leg advantage, with the Draw at 47/20 and Forest priced at 43/20 to leave Turkey with a win.
The market reflects home advantage and Fenerbahce’s strong domestic form, but it also acknowledges Forest’s impressive European numbers this season. The Reds have scored 15 goals in eight Europa League matches, conceding just seven, keeping four clean sheets in the process. That defensive discipline makes the away price noteworthy for those expecting a controlled, counter-attacking display.
Goals markets suggest traders are anticipating a tight first encounter. Under 2.5 Goals is 41/50 with Over 2.5 Goals at 19/20, pointing towards a potentially cagey affair as both sides look to keep the tie alive for the second leg at the City Ground.
Forest have conceded in only three of their eight Europa League fixtures so far, and to keep another clean sheet in Istanbul is available at 9/4. Meanwhile, Both Teams To Score is priced at 7/10 (Yes) and 21/20 (No), highlighting how marginal the expected scoring balance is.
Fenerbahce have averaged 1.25 goals per game in Europe this term, while Forest average just under two per match. However, with this being a knockout first leg, risk management may outweigh attacking ambition – something reflected in the relatively short Draw price.
Additional specials and bundle betting options include:
3/1 – Fenerbahce to win and both teams to score
21/5 – Nottingham Forest to win and Both Teams To Score
4/1 – 1-1 Correct Score
4/1 – Forest to win to nil
With home advantage priced in but no runaway favorite in the market, Bally Bet’s odds suggest this first leg could be decided by fine margins.
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