Sports Innovation previews the FA Cup match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.
Arsenal begin their bid for a record-extending 15th FA Cup title by visiting Nottingham Forest in a third-round tie.
Despite losing 2-1 to Manchester City last time out, the Gunners played well and have been in solid form overall. They also had a chance to freshen up for this clash, after their midweek EFL Cup clash with Liverpool was postponed.
As for Nottingham Forest, the ninth-placed Championship side enter their first match of 2022 on the back of two consecutive defeats.
Our tip
Facts and figures for Nottingham F. vs Arsenal in FA Cup.
- Nottingham F. has lost in the last 4 of 5 matches;
- Nottingham F. conceded in the last 9 of 11 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Nottingham F.’s last 3 of 5 matches;
- Nottingham F. scored in the last 4 of 6 matches.
- Arsenal has won in the last 7 of 8 matches;
- Arsenal has won in the last 4 of 5 matches when playing away;
- Arsenal scored in the last 32 of 34 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Arsenal’s last 4 of 6 matches.
Current form — Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
The Reds hope to bounce back
Recent results haven’t gone to plan for Nottingham Forrest. In their last 3 matches in the Championship, they began with a 2-1 win over Hull City. But they then suffered back-to-back defeats, first to Middlesbrough 2-0 and then Huddersfield Town by a 1-0 scoreline.
The Gunners aim for a quick turnaround
Arsenal head into the weekend seeking to revive their fine run of form. In their last 3 matches, they began with a 5-1 win over Sunderland in the EFL Cup. A 5-0 victory against Norwich followed, before the winning run ended in a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City last time out.
How do the bookies view it?
Despite being on the road, Arsenal are the clear odds-on favorites. The prices for an away win vary among bookmakers here, although Mr. Green is offering decent odds of 1.75 for the Gunners to progress into the fourth round. A draw pays out at 5.25 with Bet365, which has also priced a home win at 10.00.
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal — fixture history
The last match between these teams was in September 2019 and saw Arsenal claim a 5-0 victory.
Nottingham F. enter the match against the Gunners with a 1-0-2 record in their previous 3 encounters. This amounts to a 33% winning ratio for the home side, with the visitors victorious in 66% of these past meetings.
Primary goal getter
Lewis Grabban and Brennan Johnson could be the main go-to guys for Nottingham when it comes to hitting the back of the net.
After his hat-trick against Sunderland in the EFL Cup, Eddie Nketiah could once again be Arsenal’s main threat in the attack.
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