On Wednesday, September 17, Swansea will face Nottingham Forest in the second round of the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup). The match will start at 21:00 CET, and here’s an overview of the game.
Swansea vs Nottingham: Match Preview
Swansea, currently competing in the Championship, has had a mixed start to the season. After losing 0-1 to Middlesbrough, they managed to beat Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, and drew with Watford and Hull City. They are now in seventh place with eight points from five games and are aiming for a top-six finish. In the League Cup, Swansea moved forward by defeating Plymouth, winning 2-1 on penalties. This is an improvement compared to last season when they did not make it past the second round.
Nottingham had a challenging start in the League Cup last season as well, losing 1-2 to Newcastle in the second round. However, they performed well in the Premier League, finishing seventh and earning a spot in the UEFA Europa League. Currently, Nottingham is struggling with just four points from four matches and a coaching change during the international break, with Ange Postecoglou replacing Nuno Espírito Santo. His first game ended poorly, with a 0-3 loss to Arsenal, leaving the match against Swansea as an opportunity for their first win of the season.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Swansea is unbeaten in their last six matches, recording two draws and four wins.
- Nottingham has not won in their last three games, losing the last two.
- Nottingham has not scored in their previous two matches.
- Swansea has scored in six consecutive matches.
- The last encounter between the two teams was in 2022, where Nottingham defeated Swansea 5-1.
Probable Lineups
- Swansea: Fisher; Parker, Cabango, Burgess, Tymon; Galbraith, Widl; Ronald, Cullen, Yom; Vipotnik
- Nottingham: John; Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Luis, Anderson; Bakwa, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Kalimuendo
Prediction
Swansea has demonstrated more consistency than Nottingham at the start of the season. Nonetheless, Nottingham has a stronger squad and will be eager to secure their first victory under the new manager. Betting on Nottingham to win could be a smart choice for this match.