{"id":1422690,"date":"2026-01-07T10:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1422690"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T10:45:16","slug":"match-preview-wrexham-vs-nottingham-forest-09-01-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-wrexham-vs-nottingham-forest-09-01-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest: predictions, stats, tips &#038; odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Wrexham welcome Nottingham Forest in a David vs Goliath FA Cup encounter that pits ambition against pedigree. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set to unfold at the Racecourse Ground, this clash sees Wrexham aiming to upset a Premier League side. With Forest&#8217;s recent cup experience and Wrexham&#8217;s attacking intent, the tie promises twists, drama, and a potential for upsets as both squads hunt for cup glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-bets-amp-predictions\">Best Bets &amp; Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the attacking patterns and finishing struggles of both teams, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We&#8217;re particularly confident in backing Nottingham Forest to progress, given their experience and chance creation, but see value in other markets as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Our Prediction<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Odds &amp; Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Confidence<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Why We&#8217;re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Nottingham Forest to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(61.9%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Forest create more, have cup pedigree, and face a Wrexham side who failed to score last round.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Both Teams to Score \u2013 No<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a><br>(52.4%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Wrexham posted 21 shots but 0 goals last cup outing. Forest&#8217;s defence has 2 clean sheets in 5.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>SpreadEx Sign-Up Offer:\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<p>SpreadEx are offering new customers the chance to get \u00a360 in free bets when they join and place \u00a310 in qualifying bets.<\/p>\r\n<p>To claim this offer, follow these steps:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Create your account by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/go\/spreadex?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a> or the image below.<\/li>\r\n<li>Register for your account by adding your details. 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Place a \u00a310 fixed odds single or \u00a310 each-way bet at minimum odds of 1\/2 and get 3 x \u00a310 free fixed odds bets, 3 x \u00a35 Total Goals football spread bets and 3 x \u00a35 Winning Favourites spread bets and a \u00a31 racing Race Index spread bet. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Season Form &amp; Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is both side&#8217;s first game in the FA Cup this season leaving us without much to go on when it comes to cup form. In the Premier League, Nottingham Forest sit in 17th place, seven points clear of West Ham and the relegation places. They&#8217;ve lost four of their last five but picked up a 2-1 victory over West Ham in their last match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrexham are currently in 9th position in the Championship and are in great form, having won their last four matches. The side sit just one point outside of the Championship playoff places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)<\/strong>: Physical presence up front, Wrexham led their cup tie for aerial duels (30 won), so Moore&#8217;s ability in the air could be decisive at set pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)<\/strong>: Known for his movement and finishing but needs to provide more in the final third. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest)<\/strong>: Brings Premier League experience, Forest&#8217;s 65 key passes and 11 big chances in five games suggest he\u2019ll get service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)<\/strong>: Direct runner, benefits from Forest&#8217;s high number of shots &#8211; expect him to test the keeper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SquawkaBet\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1415389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1024x114.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-300x33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-768x86.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-1536x171.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-400x45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-600x67.jpg 600w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-538x60.jpg 538w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-150x17.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1-40x4.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/28163831\/Group-14764-1.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head-to-Head<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first meeting between Wrexham and Nottingham Forest on record, giving us no head to head record to go on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"\" data-align=\"center\">Date<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Score<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Competition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">No previous meetings<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Can Wrexham turn dominant possession into goals, or will Nottingham Forest\u2019s cup nous prove too strong? All signs point to Forest\u2019s battle-hardened approach edging this one. For punters, the value lies in backing Forest to win at <a href=\"\/en\/go\/bet365?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">8\/13 with Bet365<\/a> (61.9%) in a nervy, low-scoring affair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small>Odds correct at the time of writing. 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