Another chapter has been added to Nottingham Forest’s turbulent season after the club moved on from Sean Dyche, leaving Evangelos Marinakis searching for yet another permanent manager.
The betting markets have reacted swiftly, with Vítor Pereira emerging as the early favourite to take charge at the City Ground as Forest look for stability in the middle of a relegation fight.
Next Nottingham Forest manager Betting Odds – The Full List
- Vitor Pereira 6/4
- Steve Cooper 4/1
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 5/1
- Roberto De Zerzi 8/1
- Marco Silva 8/1
- Erik ten Hag 10/1
- Thomas Frank 12/1
- Jose Luis Mendilibar 14/1
- Oliver Glasner 14/1
- Pedro Martins 16/1
- Ruben Amorim 16/1
- Sergio Conceicao 16/1
- Julen Lopetegui 18/1
- Edin Terzic 20/1
- Frank Lampard 20/1
- Marco Rose 20/1
- Nuno Espirito Santo 20/1
- Rafa Benitez 20/1
- Steven Gerrard 20/1
- Gareth Southgate 22/1
- Andoni Iraola 25/1
- Thiago Motta 25/1
- Xavi 25/1
- Kieran McKenna 28/1
- Bruno Lage 33/1
- Marti Cifuentes 33/1
- Michael Carrick 33/1
- Regis Le Bris 33/1
- Russell Martin 33/1
- Mauricio Pochettino 40/1
- Nigel Clough 50/1
Note: Odds are subject to change. Feel free to use these odds in any news publications. Please credit sportscasting.com/uk if you’re using.
Vitor Pereira Favourite To Be The Next Forest Manager
Vítor Pereira is the new favourite to be named the next Nottingham Forest manager at 6/4 with the SportsCasting traders.
Having successfully battled relegation with Wolves last season, Pereira brings relevant experience that could be useful at Forest.
Pereira is no stranger to the Forest owner having worked under him at Olympiakos.
If appointed, he would be the fourth permanent manager to grace the City Ground this season.
With Forest still in grave danger of relegation and also competing for Europa League glory, they need to get this next appointment right.
Pereira is also priced up for the vacant job at Forest’s East Midlands rivals Leicester City, showing his broader appeal.
Could Forest Bring Steve Cooper Back To The City Ground?
Steve Cooper is second favourite in the next Nottingham Forest manager odds.
His position at the top of the market reflects his successful spell at Nottingham Forest.
He led the club to promotion to the Premier League.
That spell later ended in his dismissal, but that stint continues to shape betting opinion.
Cooper then had a brief and unhappy spell at Forest’s East Midlands rivals Leicester City.
He is now managing Brøndby IF.
A return to the City Ground would be notable given his recent time in charge at a rival club.
Fulham Boss Silva Is A Top Target For Forest
Marco Silva is among the leading contenders in the next Nottingham Forest manager odds and remains firmly in the conversation.
He has built a strong Premier League reputation with Fulham, where his work continues to attract interest elsewhere.
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is known to be a long-time admirer of Silva, which helps explain his position near the top of the market.
Silva features prominently in the next Tottenham manager odds, underlining how highly rated he is across the division.
However, Silva remains under contract at Fulham, and leaving a more settled situation for a club facing greater pressure could be a difficult decision.
The Jorge Mendes connection keeps his name in the frame, but whether he would see the City Ground as the right move at this stage remains open to question.
Commentary: SportsCasting spokesman Shane Orton reacted to the ‘Next Nottingham Forest Manager Betting Odds’ saying:
“Nottingham Forest’s season has been defined by instability in the dugout, and the decision to part company with Sean Dyche underlines just how volatile the situation has become. With the club now searching for yet another permanent appointment, it’s clear that Forest are still struggling to find the right balance between long-term vision and the short-term need for results.
“Vítor Pereira’s emergence as the new favourite in the betting reflects a market expectation that Forest may look towards a coach with proven experience in relegation battles, following his work at Wolves last season. While making another managerial change within the same campaign would be far from ideal, Evangelos Marinakis has shown in the past that he is prepared to act decisively when he feels standards are slipping. The odds not only highlight who is available, but also the type of profile Forest may now prioritise as they look for stability during a crucial period of the season.”
