Nottingham Forest VS Blackpool Prediction

FA Cup - Nottingham Forest VS Blackpool
Match Time: 07-01-2024 22:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Head-to-Head
In the 43 previous encounters, Nottingham Forest holds a 16-14 advantage with 13 draws against Blackpool. However, Blackpool knocked Forest out of the FA Cup at this stage last season, securing a convincing 4-1 victory at Bloomfield Road.

Team Analysis
Nottingham Forest seeks to extend their recent positive form into the FA Cup as they host Blackpool at the City Ground for a third-round clash. Considering Blackpool's struggles in recent away matches, Forest aims to assert dominance on Sunday. Forest enters the clash following a noteworthy 2-1 victory over Manchester United in a Premier League fixture last weekend. After a lackluster first half, Nicolas Dominguez and Morgan Gibbs-White secured the goals in the second half, showcasing the impact of new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Under Santo's guidance, Forest has undergone a remarkable transformation, securing back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

This turnaround is significant for Nottingham Forest, who endured a seven-match winless streak, including six defeats. Wins against Newcastle United and Manchester United in their last two outings demonstrate the team's revived spirit under their new manager. While Forest received a bye into the third round of the FA Cup, Blackpool navigated through every stage, starting with a 2-0 victory at Bromley and a 3-0 triumph over Forest Green Rovers in the previous round.

Blackpool approaches Sunday's clash on the heels of a 2-0 victory over Lincoln City in a League One fixture on New Year's Day. Oliver Casey and Chris Hamilton secured the win with goals in each half. Blackpool, however, faces challenges on their travels, losing four of their last five away matches and failing to score in the last two outings.

Odds Analysis
Given Blackpool's recent struggles to score in away matches, Nottingham Forest is favored to win to nil. Forest's attacking mix makes them a strong candidate in the -1 handicap market. Considering Forest's offensive quality, betting on them to score in both halves could be a favorable option.

Tip: Nottingham Forest -1