FC Porto enters as slight favorites given their strong recent form, having won 4 of their last 6 matches including a 2-0 victory over Stuttgart in the Europa League Round of 16. Nottingham Forest has also impressed with a 3-0 win over Spurs and a 2-1 victory against Midtjylland, making this a closely matched quarter-final. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offers competitive odds reflecting the tight nature of this encounter.

The match kicks off at 8:00 PM local time on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, which is 7:00 PM UTC. This evening kickoff gives both teams optimal conditions at the Estadio do Dragao in Porto.

The match takes place at Estadio do Dragao in Porto, Portugal, one of Europe's most intimidating atmospheres with a capacity of over 50,000. FC Porto's home advantage in this quarter-final could prove decisive given their strong recent performances at this venue.

FC Porto are slight favorites to progress, with their recent domestic and European form suggesting they'll edge a tight contest. Nottingham Forest's impressive away victory at Spurs shows they can compete at the highest level, but Porto's consistency in the Europa League and home advantage make them the marginal pick in what should be a closely contested quarter-final.

This is a first competitive meeting between FC Porto and Nottingham Forest, so there is no established head-to-head record. Both teams arrive in excellent form with Porto winning 4 of their last 6 matches and Forest unbeaten in their last three, setting up a fascinating quarter-final clash between two in-form European sides.