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FA Cup: Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Looking for expert insights on the FA Cup match between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest? Find our prediction, team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds here.

At Bloomfield Road, Nottingham Forest and Blackpool battle it out for three points in a third-round FA Cup replay match.

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Blackpool Form

Blackpool are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Lincoln City 2-0, and then drawing 2-2 with Nottingham Forest. They were back as winners when they defeated Exeter 2-0. In their last six FA Cup home matches, Blackpool racked up five strong wins, but no draws as they lost once. They scored 19 and conceded nine goals.

Nottingham Forest Form

Nottingham Forest look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining seven points. They ran out 1-3 and 2-1 winners against Newcastle and Manchester United, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Blackpool, who claimed a point in a 2-2 draw. Nottingham Forest only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the league. These six matches produced a record of 1-2-3, as they were outscored by 13-six.

Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 14 of the last 15 Blackpool home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Blackpool have scored in the last 15 home matches in a row
  • In 14 of the last 16 Blackpool matches in the FA Cup, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Blackpool have won 10 of the last 12 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 11 of the last 13 Blackpool matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Nottingham Forest have lost the last 8 away matches in a row in the FA Cup while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Nottingham Forest have lost 10 of the last 11 away matches in the FA Cup
  • Nottingham Forest have conceded in the last 10 matches in a row
  • Nottingham Forest have conceded in 18 of the last 20 away matches in the FA Cup
  • Nottingham Forest have not won 12 of the last 14 away matches in the FA Cup

Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest – Players in Form

Marvin Ekpiteta scored twice in the six most recent FA Cup games for Blackpool, with Ryan Yates providing two goals for Nottingham Forest in his last six in this tournament.

Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips

Full-time result

Blackpool won nine of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments while losing one time. Nottingham Forest won two of their last 10 games away from home, with two draws and six defeats as well.

Both teams to score

Blackpool scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Nottingham Forest scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last four Nottingham Forest games. Blackpool will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet on Wednesday, as Nottingham Forest have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Blackpool have scored in nine consecutive home meetings with Nottingham Forest.

Total goals

In their last ten matches across all tournaments, Blackpool saw seven of them finish with more than 2.5 goals, scoring an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out as a winning bet in seven of the previous ten outings for Nottingham Forest, who were on target an average of 1.4 times per game. The Reds conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.

Match predictions: Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest

To sum up, the upcoming match between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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