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Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest Predictions - Robins to Earn FA Cup Reply

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 24 Jan 2024

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Ralph Staniforth 24 Jan 2024

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Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest tips for Friday’s FA Cup match
Liam Manning’s side have drawn 1-1 in 2 of their last 4 matches
Can the Robins upset another top-flight side in the fourth round?

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Bristol City have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 7 home matches (Getty Images)

Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest Preview

Bristol City gave West Ham two tough matches in the FA Cup third round and scored in both ties. Nottingham Forest concede plenty, struggled against Blackpool in the previous round and a cup score draw is expected.

Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Head-to-Head
Bristol City Form
Bristol City Injuries & Team News
Nottingham Forest Form
Nottingham Forest Injuries & Team News

Bristol City have drawn 1-1 in 2 of their last 4 matches
Bristol City have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 7 home matches
Bristol City have drawn 3 of their last 4 matches against Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have drawn their last 2 matches (FA Cup)
Nottingham Forest have seen BTTS in their last 6 matches

Head-to-Head

Nottingham Forest have a 43-22 advantage against Bristol City in 98 meetings with 33 draws.

Bristol City Form

Bristol City are unbeaten in seven of their last nine in all competitions. The Robins eliminated West Ham from the FA Cup in this run with a 1-1 draw and 1-0 home win.

In between their cup triumph, Bristol City lost at Preston (2-0) and drew at home with Watford (1-1).

Liam Manning’s side played out an even contest against Watford with 15-14 shots. The Robins were 1-0 down after 13 minutes and Scott Twine netted an equaliser on 25 minutes.

Bristol City Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Scott Twine is cup-tied and unavailable.

Defenders Kal Naismith and Rob Atkinson are out.

Midfield duo Ayman Benarous and Mark Sykes are also ruled out.

Nottingham Forest Form

Nottingham Forest were held twice by League One side Blackpool in the FA Cup third round. The Reds drew 2-2 in both fixtures and eventually progressed after a 3-2 win after extra time in the replay.

These cup draws were followed by a 3-2 Premier League defeat at Brentford on Saturday.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side led through Danilo’s third-minute strike before conceding either side of half time. Chris Wood levelled with 25 minutes left and Forest conceded a third late on.

Nottingham Forest Injuries & Team News

Midfielders Ibrahim Sangare and Cheikhou Kouyate are on international duty.

Defenders Ola Aina, Willy Boly and Serge Aurier are also away on AFCON duty.

Forwards Divock Origi and Anthony Elanga are doubtful.

Defenders Felipe and striker Taiwo Awoniyi are ruled out.

Verdict

Bristol City v Nottm Forest

Bristol City have found scoring form and will be confident after some recent good results. Nottingham Forest have enough quality to hold the Robins and another BTTS scoreline is expected for the leaky Reds.

BTTS Yes

BTTS

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