Utrecht and The clash is valid for the sixth round of the UEFA Liga Europa league phase. The home team is looking for its first victory in the competition, while the visitors aim to consolidate their position to advance directly to the knockout stages.
Utrecht occupies 32nd place in the table, with just one point from five games. Nottingham Forest is in 16th, with eight points. The match marks the first historic confrontation between the teams.
- Referee: Irfan Peljto (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
- Broadcast: CazéTV (YouTube) and Prime Video.
Where to watch and time of the match
The match between Utrecht and Nottingham Forest takes place at 5:45 pm Holanda local time (2:45 pm Brasília). Stadion Galgenwaard hosts the game with a capacity for around 23,750 fans.
The live broadcast is carried out by CazéTV on YouTube and Prime Video on Brasil. International Opções include TNT Sports in Reino Unido.
Escalations and absences
Coach Ron Jans should use Utrecht in 4-3-3, based on the last game against Twente.
lineup of Utrecht: Vasilios Barkas; Siebe Horemans, Mike van der Hoorn, Matisse Didden, Souffian El Karouani; Alonzo Engwanda, Gjivai Zechiël, Dani of Wit; Miguel Rodríguez, Sébastien Haller, Yoann Cathline.
Embezzlement: Noah Ohio, David Min and Derry Murkin (injured); Davy van den Berg (doubt).
Sean Dyche commands Nottingham Forest in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
lineup of Nottingham Forest: John Victor; Zach Abbott, Morato, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams; Nicolás Domínguez, Ibrahim Sangaré; Dan Ndoye, James McAtee, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Embezzlement: Ola Aina, Chris Wood, Taiwo Awoniyi (injured); Ryan Yates (doubt).
Position in the table and latest results
Utrecht adds one point to Liga Europa, with a draw against Porto and defeats against Lyon, Freiburg, Brann and Betis.
Last five Utrecht games (all competitions):
- 1-1 draw with Twente (Eredivisie).
- Defeat 2-1 to Betis (League Europa).
- Previous draw or defeat in a mixed sequence.
Nottingham Forest has eight points, with wins over Porto and Malmö, a draw with Sturm Graz and an initial defeat.
Nottingham Forest’s last five games:
- Defeat 3-0 to Everton (Premier League).
- 3-0 victory over Malmö (League Europa).
- Past results include draws and wins in November.
History of confrontations and curiosities
The teams have never faced each other in official competitions. Utrecht drew 0-0 twice with Liverpool in 2010-11, the only previous duel against the English.
Nottingham Forest won three of four European games against the Dutch, including PSV in 1983-84.
Curiosities:
- Utrecht have not won in the European group stage for 15 years.
- Forest have not conceded a goal in their last three Liga Europa games.
- Sébastien Haller returns to Utrecht after playing for other European clubs.
Arbitration and weather forecasting
Irfan Peljto referees the game, averaging 4.36 cards per game.
In Utrecht, the forecast indicates temperatures around 7°C to 11°C, with the possibility of light rain at local time.
Featured players
In Utrecht, Miguel Rodríguez scored two goals in the competition and leads the shots. Victor Jensen contributes to the creation.
In Nottingham Forest, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Arnaud Kalimuendo form the main attack. Ibrahim Sangaré reinforces the midfield.
- Utrecht highlights: Rodríguez (2 goals in Liga Europa), Haller (international experience).
- Forest highlights: Hudson-Odoi (speed), Kalimuendo (submissions).
Forest arrives as favorites due to their recent defensive solidity.
