Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest Prediction 17.01.2024

• Competition: FA Cup &— Third Round Replay
• Date: Wednesday, 17th, January 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CET
• Venue: Bloomfield Road (Blackpool)

Blackpool, a League One team, and Nottingham Forest, a top-flight team, will compete in a third-round replay at Bloomfield Road on Wednesday. The winner will secure a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips: BTTS

Blackpool certainly regrets giving up their strong two-goal lead at the City Ground, which let Forest create a replay in an exciting 2-2 draw and potentially put their advancement to the next round of the oldest football tournament in England at risk.

Even though the Tangerines lost their lead in the first leg, the possibility of eliminating Nottingham in the FA Cup third-round replay is still on the table. They’ve recently delighted their fans by winning nine out of their last 10 home games in all competitions.

Nonetheless, the Premier League team has demonstrated that they will not be a walkover, suggesting the possibility of another thrilling face-off at Bloomfield Road. It is anticipated that the nets at both ends will bulge, as they have in the previous five matches between these two teams.

Blackpool certainly has reasons to be optimistic about their chances of scoring in Wednesday’s match, given that the League One team has managed to score at least twice in their last four consecutive matches. This includes a seamless 2-0 win over Exeter during the weekend league action, thanks to Albie Morgan’s double goal.

On the other hand, Nottingham has been improving since Nuno Espirito Santo took over the club, with an evident enhancement in their offensive skills. This improvement is demonstrated by their ability to score more than two goals in each of the first four matches under the guidance of the Portuguese strategist. This includes remarkable victories against teams competing in this season’s UCL, such as a 3-1 win against Newcastle and a 2-1 win against Manchester Utd.

Despite their undeniable attacking prowess, the West Midlands team evidently suffers from a lack of defensive stability. This was clear in the 2-2 draw against Blackpool in the first FA Cup clash which extended their unfortunate streak of not keeping a clean sheet to 10 competitive games. Throughout this period, they conceded at least two goals in six matches.

Fans of the third-tier side will be yearning for a rematch of last year’s FA Cup clash at the same venue, where their Blackpool cruised past Forest with a convincing 4-1 victory. The result at Bloomfield Road signified the ninth straight match incorporating “both teams scoring,” and we anticipate the continuation of this trend as both sides showcase effectiveness in attack.