Two sides that have a top 5 finish in their sights turn their attention to the FA Cup here, as Nottingham Forest and Manchester City lock horns at Wembley. Forest have been in sublime form all season and they will be looking to cap their incredible campaign with a push to the FA Cup final, while for City, a poor season by their impeccably high standards has left them chasing the FA Cup as their only trophy hope this term. This should be a good game, between two decent sides, with a place in the FA Cup final on the line.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Best Odds
This should be a very good game at Wembley, with a place in the 2025 FA Cup final at stake.
| Nottingham Forest – 15/4 (+375) | Draw – 29/10 (+290) | Manchester City – 10/11 (-109) |
| Over – 10/21 (-210) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 7/4 (+175) |
| Yes – 17/20 (-115) | BTTS | No – 6/4 (+150) |
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Analysis
There is so much on the line here, for both Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest
Many people felt that Nottingham Forest’s season was running out of momentum, following their painful loss to Everton last weekend but the Tricky Trees bounced back well against Tottenham. With just 5 games to go in the Premier League, they still have their fate very much in their own hands and this FA Cup run will be seen as a real bonus. They managed to beat City at home last month and they will be looking to repeat the dosage in this one.
Team news: Ola Aina is the big injury concern for Forest in this one.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup:
Selz, Dominguez, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Yates, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Hudson-Odoi & Wood.
Manchester City
Cautious optimism is building again around Manchester City, following their gritty 2-0 win at Everton last time out. Pep Guardiola still doesn’t seem to know his best team currently and with departures queuing up at the end of the season, change feels on the agenda at the Etihad. For the time being, the FA Cup is by far their most important issue, and they will be looking to reach the final for the third time in as many seasons, last lifting the trophy back in 2023.
Team news: Rodri, Erling Haaland, John Stones, Ederson and Nathan Ake will miss out here for City.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup:
Ortega, O’Reilly, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol, Nico, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Savio, Bernardo & Marmoush.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction
Finishing inside the top 5 in the Premier League remains the ultimate aim for both of these sides but the FA Cup is a more than welcome distraction. Forest are going along very well under Nuno Espirito Santo and a FA Cup final would be fitting for a Forest side going places. City meanwhile have come to expect silverware in recent times and know what it takes to win a game like this. That said, Forest are a force to be reckoned with this season and it feels like this is their year.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest to win the match – 15/4 (+375) – Rhino Bet.
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – The Ultimate Bet
Nottingham Forest to win to nil – 5/1 (+500) – Fitzdares
Forest were able to keep City at bay for long periods when the sides last met in March and they should repeat that performance here and find a way to squeeze through to the final.
