Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Grecians set for a clash against the Garibaldis in the FA Cup.

Exeter City are ready to host Nottingham Forest in their upcoming FA Cup 2024-25 fourth-round clash. The Grecians defeated Oxford United in their third-round match to qualify. They did well and secured an easy win. The Garibaldis on the other hand secured an easy win over Luton Town in their previous game.

The EFL League One side Exeter City are not having a very good season. They are residing in the 18th spot in their league table after having won nine matches in 29 games. The Grecians will be at home which will give them some confidence but the pressure will be high as they are set to battle the in-form Nottingham Forest.

The Garibaldis are doing very well and are just nine points away from the Premier League table toppers Liverpool. Nottingham Forest will be coming in confident because of their current run of form. They dominated Brighton in their previous fixture but were also thrashed by Bournemouth a match prior. They will have to be more consistent to continue with a good form.

Kick-off:

Location: Exeter, England

Stadium: St James Park

Date: Wednesday, February 12

Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT (Feb 11)/ 15:00 ET (Feb 11)/ 12:00 PT (Feb 11)/ 01:30 IST

Referee: Andrew Kitchen

VAR: Not in use

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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) February 9, 2025

Form:

Exeter City: L-D-L-L-L

Nottingham Forest: W-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Josh Magennis (Exeter City)

The Irishman has been on fire for Exeter City in the three FA Cup matches this season. Josh Magennis has scored four goals in those three matches in the oldest club cup competition in the world. He is going to play an important role for his side when they go up against the Garibaldis. Magennis can help his team create some chances in the opponent’s defence.

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Chris Wood is coming in after scoring a hat-trick in Nottingham Forest’s dominating display over Brighton in their previous game. Coming into the FA Cup encounter, the New Zealand international will be confident and we can expect a goal or two from his side. He can lead his side to an easy win by leading his side’s in-form attack.

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Match Facts

• Exeter City are winless in four previous meetings with the Garbaldis.
• Nottingham Forest are undefeated in their last two FA Cup away games.
• The Garibaldis are looking to reach the FA Cup fifth round in consecutive seasons yet again.

Exeter City vs Nottingham Forest: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nottingham Forest to win @31/100 Quinnbet
• Goals over 4.5 @16/5 Unibet
• Chris Wood to score @10/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

The visitors Nottingham Forest will be without Callum Hudson-Odoi as he recently got injured.

Exeter City will not have at least six players in action as they are injured as of now.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Exeter City won: 0

Nottingham Forest won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Exeter City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Whitworth (GK); McMillan, Diabate, Hartridge, Harper; Woods, Francis; Niskanen, Watts, Yogane; Magennis

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Sels (GK); Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo; Aina, Gibbs-White, Danilo, Anderson, Williams; Wood, Elanga

Match Prediction

Nottingham Forest are most likely to win their FA Cup 2024-25 fourth-round clash against Exeter City.

Prediction: Exeter City 1-4 Nottingham Forest

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC Radio 5, tabii

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport GOtv football

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