Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City
6th February 1600hrs
Football – England – FA Cup
Pick Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 2015 GMT, Friday 4 February
Premier League Leicester City make the short trip to the City Ground this weekend to take on EFL Championship club Nottingham Forest in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The Foxes are the holders of the cup after beating Chelsea in last season’s final – can Brendan Rodgers’ men book their place in round five with a win on the road this Sunday? In our in-depth Nottingham Forest vs Leicester betting preview, we have the best odds and tips.
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Nottingham Forest Preview – Can the in-form Reds shock another Premier League side?
Steve Cooper’s Nottingham Forest are battling for promotion to the Premier League this season. It has been quite a turnaround for the Reds since Steve Cooper arrived, as the Welshman has turned the club from relegation fodder into genuine promotion candidates.
Nottingham Forest pulled off one of the shocks of round three when they beat record FA Cup winners Arsenal at the City Ground. Lewis Grabban’s goal seven minutes from time earned Cooper’s boys a memorable 1-0 win.
Forest were beaten at Cardiff City in their last one but had won four in a row before that. Can they get back to winning ways in the cup this weekend?
Leicester City Preview – Will the cup holders move into round five?
Leicester City won the FA Cup for the first time last term and have finished in fifth place in the Premier League for two seasons running. However, they have not quite been at it this term. The Foxes were knocked out of the UEFA Europa League in the group stage and currently sit tenth in the Premier League.
Leicester were far too strong for Watford in the previous round of the FA Cup. Last year’s final hero Youri Tielemans put the Foxes ahead early doors, with James Maddison, Harvey Barnes and Marc Albrighton also on target in the 4-1 rout.
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This has the potential to be a tricky cup tie in a hostile atmosphere at the City Ground, but Rodgers will fancy his team’s chances in Nottingham. The away win is available at evens.
Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City Betting Advice
When these two last met, they played out a four-goal draw at the City Ground in a Championship match in the 2013-14 season. Forest won the reverse game at the King Power Stadium.
They last locked horns in the FA Cup in 2012. After a goalless draw at the City Ground, City thumped the Reds 4-0 at the King Power in a replay to ease through.
Key Facts – Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City Betting Tip
- Nottingham Forest have won seven of their last ten
- Forest beat Arsenal in round three
- Leicester ran out 4-0 winners when the pair last met in the FA Cup
Leicester may ply their trade in a league above, but Forest will be looking to match the Foxes all over the pitch. The Reds stunned the Gunners in round three, and we fancy Nottingham Forest to knock out the holders on Sunday. Back the home victory at 11/4.
Leicester usually score everywhere they go, as the Foxes have failed to find the net in just one away game across all competitions this season. With that in mind, check out the home win and both teams to score at 6/1.
The best betting odds for Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City
Nottingham Forest to win: 11/4 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Leicester City to win: Evens at Bet365
