"Enduring what has been a public rollercoaster behind the scenes since opening up the new campaign, Forest get their famous Europa League adventure underway in the midst of what has quickly become a worrying rut. Despite suffering major European heartbreak back in May, Los Verdiblancos haven't shown any signs of a hangover this time around and will be confident of collecting a heavyweight scalp here."
"While Nuno Espírito Santo might have led Nottingham Forest on a real fairytale last season, the former Wolves boss was publicly removed from his position earlier in the month following a messy divorce. Although new boss Ange Postecoglou might have guided Tottenham to Europa League success last season, it appears that the former Spurs boss could have a real job on his hands at the City Ground."
Nottingham Forest visit Real Betis in their Europa League opener while the club navigates a public managerial change and declining form. Nuno Espírito Santo was removed earlier in the month and Ange Postecoglou now faces pressure to steady the side. Forest opened the 2025/26 campaign with a 3-1 win over Brentford but then suffered consecutive 3-0 defeats to West Ham and Arsenal and exited the EFL Cup with a 3-2 loss to Swansea, exposing defensive weaknesses. Real Betis recovered from a heavy European defeat in May and present a lively, confident threat in Andalusia. A suggested bet builder tip targets Nico Williams over 0.5 fouls.
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