FA Cup Match Preview: Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest

Explore Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest clash in FA Cup. Get the lineups, insights, and predictions.

The analysis of the Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest football match, scheduled for January 17, as part of the FA Cup 2023/24 Round 3 replay, reveals insights into team strength, expected line-ups, and score predictions by AMZFootball blog.

Form Analysis: Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest

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Blackpool maintains an impressive form, having remained undefeated in their last four matches, securing three victories. The only exception was a 2-2 draw on Nottingham Forest's turf, leading to a rematch in the FA Cup Round 3.

Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has been performing exceptionally well. Prior to the regrettable draw with Blackpool, they consecutively defeated Newcastle and Manchester United in the Premier League. Despite the draw, Nottingham Forest exhibited superior gameplay, holding 71% possession and launching 17 shots compared to Blackpool's minimal three attacks in that match.

Historically, Blackpool and Nottingham Forest have faced each other 44 times, with Nottingham Forest holding an advantage with 16 wins, 14 draws, and 14 losses.

Latest Team News: Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest

 

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In the rematch, Nottingham Forest will be without the services of Aurier, Felipe, and Awoniyi due to ongoing injuries. Meanwhile, all players from the home team, Blackpool, are ready for the upcoming match.

Expected Line-ups: Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest

  • Blackpool (3-4-3): Grimshaw, Husband, Connolly, Lawrence-Gabriel, Lyons, Casey, Norburn, Morgan, Rhodes, Hamilton, Dembélé
  • Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos, Toffolo, Montiel, Worrall, Murillo, Gibbs-White, Yates, Domínguez, Danilo, Wood, Hudson-Odoi

As representatives of League One, the equivalent of the third tier in English football, Blackpool faces a formidable opponent in Nottingham Forest from the Premier League. While they managed to secure a draw in the recent match, the upcoming rematch may see them succumb to the dominance of their Premier League adversary.

Prediction: 1-2

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