Nottingham Forest to Face Vitoria de Guimaraes in Pre-Season Friendly Nottingham Forest will continue their preparations for the 2026-27 Premier League campaign with a pre-season friendly against Vitoria de Guimaraes on Sunday. The match will serve as a crucial test for both teams ahead of their respective league campaigns, with Forest set to open their Premier League season against Leeds United on August 22, while Vitoria will begin their league campaign against Arouca on August 8. Forest, managed by Oliver Glasner, have already played two pre-season matches this summer, starting with a 2-0 victory over Notts County on July 18 and a 3-0 win against Blackburn Rovers on July 22. The Reds have a packed schedule ahead, with additional games against Sporting Lisbon, Udinese, Barcelona, Bayer Leverkusen, and Brest before their Premier League opener. Despite a busy schedule, Forest have only made one signing this summer, bringing in experienced midfielder Xaver Schlager on a free transfer from RB Leipzig. The club has seen significant departures, including the high-profile exit of England international Elliot Anderson, who joined Manchester City on a big-money deal. Vitoria de Guimaraes, managed by Tiago Margarido, have also been active in pre-season preparations, securing three new signings this summer. Their standout arrival is Yeimar Mosquera from Aston Villa, while Diogo Sousa and Noah Saviolo have left the club. Vitoria’s pre-season form has been impressive, with four consecutive wins in their four matches. Their recent results include a 3-1 victory over Felgueiras, a 5-0 thrashing of Penafiel, a 2-0 win against Academica, and a 3-1 success over Al-Ahli.#xaver_schlager #oliver_glasner #nottingham_forest #tiago_margarido #vitoria_de_guimaraes
