Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool Prediction & Betting Tips | 07/01/2024 | Football
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Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool Prediction & Betting Tips | 07/01/2024 | Football

Posted on by Matthew Reynolds

Our forecast for this FA Cup game:

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Blackpool

Blackpool

Nottingham Forest, who have been performing well lately with consecutive victories against Newcastle United and Manchester United, are aiming to continue their success in the FA Cup round 4 against Blackpool. The team has been steadily improving and the chances of them winning at home are decreasing. However, it should be noted that Boly, Aina, Aurier, Niakhate, Sangare, and Kouyate are currently away on international duties.

The Seasiders, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Lincoln. Blackpool, though, are not regarded as good travellers and that is the main reason why we are going to put our money on the Premier League side. There are no fresh injury worries for Blackpool, who are on a three-game losing run on the road ahead of the trip to Nottingham. In their last meeting at the venue the Reds defeated the Seasiders 2-1.

The game will take place on 07/01/2024 at 3:00 PM.

Prediction:
2-1

Player in focus (Chris Wood):

Chris Wood

Chris Wood, a New Zealand native, was born on December 7th, 1991. He currently serves as a striker and started his professional career with Waikato FC. In 2009, he signed with West Bromwich Albion, but only appeared in 21 league games for the team.

The attacker from New Zealand previously played on loan for Barnsley, Brighton, Birmingham City, Bristol City, Millwall, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town. However, in July 2015, he signed a four-year contract with Leeds United. During the 2015/2016 Championship season, Chris Wood scored 13 goals for the team and was assigned the number 9 jersey. His debut for Leeds took place on August 8, 2015, in a 1-1 tie against Burnley. He also made his first appearance for the New Zealand national team in a friendly match against Tanzania on June 3, 2009.

It should be mentioned that he played for New Zealand in the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, and he was the youngest member of the team. His sister, Chelsey Wood, is also a football player who represented New Zealand in the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Highlighted Team (Blackpool):

Blackpool

Blackpool FC are a professional English club based in Blackpool, Lancashire. Considering that Blackpool is a seaside town, it is no surprise they are nicknamed the Seasiders. Founded back in 1887, the club play their home matches at Bloomfield Road, which can hold up to 17,338 spectators. In the 2009/2010 season Blackpool secured promotion to the Premier League, but they were not competitive at this level, suffering relegation to the Championship the following season.

In 1953, the club achieved its greatest accomplishment by winning against Bolton Wanderers 4-3 in the FA Cup final. Blackpool is recognized for their signature orange jerseys, but their away kit primarily features the color white. The team’s main rival is Preston, and they often compete against each other in the West Lancashire derby.

Charlie Adam, a former Liverpool player with 26 appearances for the Scottish national team, is recognized as one of the team’s most prominent members.