Nottingham Forest and Vitória de Guimarães will meet on July 26 in a behind‑closed‑doors friendly at the training complex of Forest in Ferreiras, Portugal, offering each side a final chance to fine‑tune before the domestic seasons begin.
Both clubs arrive unbeaten in their respective pre‑season campaigns; Forest has opened with two victories without conceding, while Vitória de Guimarães has compiled a four‑match winning streak that includes 13 goals.
The match will be overseen by Forest manager Oliver Glasner, who is preparing his third friendly, while Vitória de Guimarães are guided by Tiago Margarido, whose squad is missing several players due to injury.
Injury concerns for Forest include Murillo, Ola Aina, Callum Hudson‑Odoi and Nicolò Savona, whereas Vitória de Guimarães will be without Telmo Arcanjo and Gui.
A Pre‑Season Gauge
The fixture serves as a useful barometer for both sides, allowing them to test tactical setups and assess fitness levels ahead of league commitments.
Fans will be able to follow the action via Forest TV and Sport TV, which hold the official streaming rights for the encounter.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. BST, 2:00 p.m. CEST, 8:00 a.m. EDT, 5:00 a.m. PDT and 10:00 p.m. AEST, making it one of the most competitive friendlies of the weekend.