Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City: Kick-Off Nepal Time, Team News & Prediction

Champions League dreams hang in the balance for Nottingham Forest as they welcome already-relegated rivals Leicester City to the City Ground. With just three matches left, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men know this is a must-win if they’re to claw their way back into the top four after an incredible season.

🕖 Kick-off Time in Nepal

🗓️ Date: May 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM Nepal Time
🏟️ Venue: City Ground, Nottingham

🌲 Nottingham Forest: Don’t Let It Slip

Forest have won just once in their last five matches, and a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace last Monday saw them drop out of the Champions League spots for the first time in months. With tough fixtures remaining against West Ham and Chelsea, this clash against Leicester is their most winnable — and potentially decisive.

But injuries are piling up, especially at the back. Star defender Murillo is doubtful, while Hudson-Odoi remains out. That puts the pressure on Gibbs-White, Elanga, and Chris Wood to rise to the occasion and keep the dream alive.

🦊 Leicester City: Playing Spoiler in the East Midlands Derby

Relegated but defiant, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes stunned Southampton 2-0 last weekend, and Jamie Vardy’s 199th goal has the veteran striker hunting one more milestone before his farewell.

Leicester would love nothing more than to spoil Forest’s season, especially with local pride on the line. Expect them to sit deep, frustrate Forest, and look to hit on the counter with Vardy and the Williams brothers pulling the strings.

🩺 Team News

Nottingham Forest
❌ OUT: Callum Hudson-Odoi (thigh)
❓ QUESTIONABLE: Murillo (thigh), Eric da Silva Moreira (ankle)

Leicester City
❌ OUT: Mads Hermansen, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Ricardo Pereira, Stephy Mavididi, Abdul Fatawu (knee), Harry Winks (disciplinary)
❓ QUESTIONABLE: Facundo Buonanotte (head)

📊 Quick Stats

• Forest have spent most of the season in the top 5 — and a UCL spot would be historic
• Vardy is one goal away from 200 for Leicester
• Leicester have lost 8 of their last 9 away games in the Premier League
• Gibbs-White has created the third-most chances in the Premier League this season

🔮 Kirib Prediction

Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leicester City
The pressure is immense, but Forest should have enough fire in front of their home crowd to get the job done. Expect an early surge to settle nerves — but don’t be surprised if Vardy gets his 200th.