Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | FA Cup 2025-26

This is going to be the fourth-ever outing between these sides.

Wrexham are now going to lock horns with Nottingham Forest for their third round contest of the 2025-26 FA Cup. This is going to be an interesting outing, which will take place at the STōK Cae Ras.

The Red Dragons will be at home for their next outing, but it is not going to make things any easier for them. They have performed well in their last four matches and will be looking to continue their winning run. Wrexham are coming in after securing a win against Derby County in their previous game.

The Garibaldis are now back on the winning ways after their 2-1 win against West Ham United in the Premier League. They have not been in their best form this season and might even struggle in their upcoming game too. Nottingham Forest do have quality players and will be keen to secure a win in their upcoming FA Cup contest.

Kick-off:

• Location: Wrexham, Wales
• Stadium: STōK Cae Ras
• Date: Saturday, January 10
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Friday, Jan 9; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Paul Tierney
• VAR: In use

Form:

Wrexham: L-W-W-W-W

Nottingham: L-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

Sami Smith is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Red Dragons. He was one of the goal scorers in the previous EFL Championship contest. Smith will be yet again gearing up to help his side and this time around, he must step up his game to help his side stand a chance in front for their opponents.

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)

Morgan Gibbs-White scored a match-winning goal for the Garibaldis in their previous fixture against West Ham. He can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. Gibbs-White will be one of the crucial aspects of the squad and is surely going to give the opponents a hard time.

MGW from the spot. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/kXkp5LZRaZ

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 7, 2026

Match Facts

• Wrexham are on a four-match winning streak.
• Nottingham Forest have won only one of their last five games.
• These clubs are going to face one another for the first time.

Wrexham vs Nottingham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Nottingham Forest to win @3/4 bet365
• Morgan Gibbs-White to score @11/4 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @6/17 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Wrexham will miss out on the services of Danny Ward, Andy Cannon, Aaron James, Elliot Lee, Kieffer Moore, Lewis Brunt and Ryan Hardie. They are injured.

Chris Wood, Ryan Yates, John Victor and Dan Ndoye are not going to be in action for Nottingham Forest due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Wrexham won: 1

Nottingham won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Wrexham predicted lineup (3-2-4-1)

Okonkwo (GK); Cleworth, Hyam, Doyle; James, Sheaf; Longman, Windass, Broadhead, Thomason; Smith

Nottingham predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus

Match Prediction

Neither of these clubs can afford to lose at the moment. Nottingham Forest are likely to secure a win against Wrexham in their upcoming FA Cup clash.

Prediction: Wrexham 1-2 Nottingham

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes

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