Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tips: Back Our 9/2 Carabao Cup Treble

Championship side Swansea host Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, and our betting tips can be backed in a 9/2 bet builder.

The third round of the 2025-26 Carabao Cup continues with Swansea welcoming Nottingham Forest to south Wales on Wednesday evening, with the action due to get underway at 20:00.

Ange Postecoglou will be looking to seal his first victory since being appointed as the Reds’ new manager following the departure of Nuno Espirito Santo earlier this month.

He kicked off his tenure in the East Midlands with a 3-0 defeat away at Arsenal on Saturday.

Forest are winless since their opening day win over Brentford, having played out a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace and lost 3-0 to West Ham prior to their loss at the Emirates.

It’s a return that sees them sit in a lowly 15th place in the Premier League table after four games.

Nottingham Forest are odds-on favourites with UK betting sites to advance to the fourth round despite their poor form, while Swansea are rated at 9/2 to upset their top-flight counterparts.

The Swans, managed by Alan Sheehan, have been a tricky side to beat this term. Since their opening day loss to Middlesbrough, they are unbeaten in four matches across all competitions.

This run includes their first round win over Crawley and their second round win over Plymouth.

Last time out, they drew 2-2 at home to Hull City despite taking the lead on two occasions.

Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tips

• Nottingham Forest to Win @ 8/13
• Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 4/5
• Arnaud Kalimuendo to Score at Any Time @ 13/10

Nottingham Forest to Win @ 8/13

Our first tip is to back Nottingham Forest to win the match, priced at around 8/13.

The Reds, who are playing in the Europa League this term after a seventh place finish in 2024-25, are a step above Swansea in terms of squad depth and individual quality.

This remains the case even if Postecoglou opts to make several rotations to his starting lineup.

Additionally, Forest boast a strong record against the Swans in recent years. Their last pair of meetings came during the 2021-22 season, with the Tricky Trees prevailing 4-1 and 5-1.

At 8/13, backing the Premier League side to overcome Championship opposition looks to be a reliable selection.

Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 4/5

Although we expect Forest to prevail in the cup, we don’t think they’ll do so without conceding.

The East Midlanders have failed to keep a clean sheet in all four of their matches in the English top-flight this term and have conceded a disappointing six goals in their last two games.

Backing both teams to score on Wednesday feels like solid value at 4/5.

Arnaud Kalimuendo to Score at Any Time @ 13/10

Finally, we’re backing Arnaud Kalimuendo to score at any time at the Swansea.com Stadium.

The Frenchman is yet to start a game for Forest since arriving from Stade Rennais in the summer, but with changes expected for the trip to south Wales, this is expected to change here.

Taiwo Awoniyi underwent urgent abdominal surgery back in May, but having returned to action in pre-season, he is set to line up alongside Kalimuendo for his first appearance of the season.

The likes of Douglas Luiz, James McAtee and Dilane Bakwa have also been tipped to feature.

Kalimuendo, who often features on the left wing or up front, shone in France last term, registering 18 goals and four assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.

At 13/10, the 23-year-old looks well placed to score his first goal for the club on Wednesday.

Back Our Swansea vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips: 9/2 Carabao Cup Bet Builder

You can back our Swansea vs Nottingham Forest betting tips as singles or in a bet builder.

Those that choose to combine our selections in a bet builder can back a 9/2 treble.

This means that by placing a £10 stake on the bet, you will receive £55 in winning returns.

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