Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest
2nd April 1230hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 0853 GMT, Friday 1 April
Neil Critchley’s Blackpool and Steve Cooper’s Nottingham Forest meet at Bloomfield Road this Saturday afternoon in the EFL Championship. Forest are in superb form, suffering just one league loss since the turn of the year. Can the Reds leave the Lancashire coast with a huge three points in the bag? Read on for the latest odds and top tips in our in-depth betting preview.
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Blackpool Preview – Can Pool extend unbeaten run to five?
Blackpool have had a fine first season back in the Championship after winning the EFL League One play-offs last term. The Seasiders have won 14, lost 13 and drawn ten of their 37 league fixtures.
Blackpool have kept their slim play-off hopes alive after collecting ten points from the last 12 on offer. Before holding Sheffield United to a goalless draw last time out, the Tangerines had beaten Reading, Stoke City and Swansea City.
Neil Critchley’s men are currently in 13th position in the second-tier table, nine points away from the final play-off spot. A top-six finish looks unlikely, but the Seasiders will not give up hope. Can they keep their excellent run going with three points at home on Saturday?
Nottingham Forest Preview – Will Forest’s superb run continue?
Nottingham Forest are one of the form teams of the Championship right now. Steve Cooper has done a remarkable job at the City Ground since taking over, turning the Reds from relegation fodder to genuine promotion candidates. Forest start the weekend just three points behind sixth in ninth.
Since the turn of the year, only Cardiff City have managed to beat Nottingham Forest in Championship action. Since that narrow loss in South Wales in late January, Cooper’s men are unbeaten in seven league fixtures, winning four and drawing three.
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Like Blackpool, Nottingham Forest have also dropped just two points from the last 12 on offer. Can the Reds continue their outstanding form and secure a vital away victory at the weekend?
Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Advice
Nottingham Forest edged the meeting at the City Ground back in October. Brennan Johnson opened the scoring in the first period, and Jerry Yates levelled for Blackpool shortly after half time. Lewis Grabban had the last laugh, netting on the hour mark to seal all three points for Forest.
The last game between the pair at Bloomfield Road ended in an eight-goal thriller. The sides played out a 4-4 draw in a memorable Championship match back in February 2015.
Key Facts – Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tip
- Blackpool have taken ten points from their past four
- Nottingham Forest have suffered just one Championship loss in 2022
- Forest are unbeaten in four against Pool (two wins, two draws)
Both Blackpool and Nottingham Forest are in fine fettle, and this promises to be an intriguing Championship matchup in Lancashire. We can make a case for both sides, but in-form Nottingham Forest will fancy their chances in this one.
The Reds have been tough to beat under Cooper, and we can see Forest leaving Bloomfield Road with a massive three points. Check out the tempting odds of 11/4 for the visitors to win by one goal.
Wales international Brennan Johnson is enjoying a fine campaign, netting 11 Championship goals. The 20-year-old is available at 7/1 to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest
Blackpool to win: 2/1 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Nottingham Forest to win: 13/10 at Bet365
