Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City Preview and Prediction
Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City Match Preview
- Tournament – FA Cup fourth-round replay
- Date – Wednesday, February 7
- Kick-off Time – 07:45 PM GMT
- Venue – City Ground
Nottingham Forest appeared to have picked up some form since Nuno Espirito Santo’s appointment as manager following Steve Cooper’s sacking. However, their recent results have shown that there is still a long way to go.
The Tricky Trees are 16th in the Premier League table, just two points above the relegation zone. They are winless in their last four games across competitions with two draws and two defeats.
However, the FA Cup provides a good opportunity for Nottingham to gain some confidence and momentum. They will host Bristol City in the fourth-round replay after the first game ended in a goalless draw. The Championships side shocked everyone as they beat West Ham United in the third round.
Bristol are also winless in their last four games across competitions with three draws and one defeat. Reaching the FA Cup fifth round could be a big boost for the 14th-placed Championship side.
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Team & Injury News
Nottingham are without Divock Origi due to his muscle injury. They are also missing Serge Aurier, Willy Boly, and Ibrahim Sangare due to their participation at AFCON.
Meanwhile, Bristol are without Ayman Benarous, Kal Naismith, Mark Sykes, Robert Atkinson, and Scott Twine due to their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest:
Goalkeeper: Matz Sels
Defenders: Nuno Tavares, Murillo, Andrew Omobamidele, Gonzalo Montiel
Midfielders: Nicolas Dominguez, Ryan Yates, Morgan Gibbs-White
Attackers: Callum Hudson-Odoi, Anthony Elanga, Chris Wood
Bristol
Goalkeeper: Max O’Leary
Defenders: George Tanner, Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie
Midfielders: Ross McCrorie, Matthew James, Joe Williams, Cameron Pring
Attackers: Jason Knight, Tommy Conway, Nahki Wells
Head-to-Head
It’s fairly even between the two sides on head-to-head in their 21 previous meetings. Bristol City hold a slight edge, having won eight of their clashes while Nottingham have won seven with six ending in a draw.
Last five results:
Bristol City 0-0 Nottingham Forest – FA Cup fourth round – January 27, 2024
Nottingham Forest 2-0 Bristol City – Championship – February 26, 2022
Bristol City 1-2 Nottingham Forest – Championship – October 20, 2021
Bristol City 0-0 Nottingham Forest – Championship – April 10, 2021
Nottingham Forest 1-2 Bristol City – Championship – October 3, 2020
Prediction
Both sides have slipped up in recent times across competitions and are winless in their last four games.
While Nottingham played out a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth away in their last game, Bristol City lost 1-0 against Leeds United at home. Nottingham are fighting for Premier League survival while Bristol are 14th in the Championship table.
The Tricky Trees, regardless of their recent results, have shown some upturn in performances under Nuno. With the return of some players from injuries and international duty, they should proceed to the fifth round.
Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Bristol City
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Odds (subject to change)
- Nottingham Forest win – 1.57
- Bristol City win – 6.50
- Draw – 4.40
- Odds source – Oddspedia.com
Nottingham Forest vs Bristol Where to Watch
- India – Sony Sports, Sony Liv
- UK – BBC and ITV
- US – ESPN