Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips - FA Cup
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Championship side Wrexham will welcome Premier League club Nottingham Forest at the Racecourse Ground for a third-round FA Cup match. The two sides clash on Friday, with both looking to build on winning outings last time out. This game will mark the first meeting between the two teams since 1993, and below we have the preview and a prediction of the match.
Wrexham have been a top performer in their leagues in the past few seasons, and here they have the chance to test their mettle against the best. They are on a good streak, having peaked during the festive season and have kept the run going.
While Wrexham ended their winless streak on Boxing Day and followed it up with. four straight wins, Nottingham ended a four-match losing streak in their last outing. Last season they reached the FA Cup semi-final only to lose to Manchester City and will be hoping for an even better run.
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The Best Betting Odds for Wrexham v Nottingham Forest Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.33 | 4 | 1.68 |
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4.33 | 3.75 | 1.8 |
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4 | 3.5 | 1.75 |
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4.5 | 3.9 | 1.68 |
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4.2 | 3.8 | 1.73 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Wrexham and Nottingham Forest?
Our prediction for the Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 09/01/2026 between Wrexham and Nottingham Forest in FA Cup :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 50.72% for a win of Wrexham against Nottingham Forest with odds of 4.63 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest is 16.99% with odds of 4.1 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.29% chance ⭐ for a win of Nottingham Forest vs Wrexham with odds of 1.81 at LSbet.
Wrexham - Nottingham Forest Prediction and Best Odds:
| Wrexham Nottingham Forest Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham wins | 50.72% | 4.63 at Melbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 59.07% | 2 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 57.14% | 1.73 at Ladbrokes |
| Half-time / Full-time : Wrexham/Wrexham | 21.66% | 8 at Betfair |
Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Form
Wrexham and Nottingham Forest Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
19 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
26 Nov 2025 - Championship
8 Nov 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
19 Dec 2025 - Championship
10 Dec 2025 - Championship
6 Dec 2025 - Championship
22 Nov 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jan 2026 - Premier League
3 Jan 2026 - Premier League
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
22 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Dec 2025 - Premier League
27 Dec 2025 - Premier League
14 Dec 2025 - Premier League
30 Nov 2025 - Premier League
27 Nov 2025 - Europa League
9 Nov 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Jan 2026 - Premier League
3 Jan 2026 - Premier League
22 Dec 2025 - Premier League
11 Dec 2025 - Europa League
6 Dec 2025 - Premier League
3 Dec 2025 - Premier League
Wrexham - Nottingham Forest: Form Analysis
Wrexham start the FA Cup in the third round, that being just one of the perks of being a second-tier side. Here they will not only want to be the giant killers but are also looking to extend their recent impressive streak. The hosts are coming off a 2-1 away win at Derby County, their fourth straight win across all competitions.
Motivation will surely be at a high for the hosts, but they have to improve defensively. Wrexham have managed just two clean sheets in their last 10 matches but have done well in attack. The Red Dragons have scored two or more in six of 10 matches and failed to score once in that run.
In their last four matches in cup competitions, Nottingham are unbeaten, with three wins.
Nottingham Forest will be trying to build a similar momentum as the one enjoyed by Wrexham. It hasn’t been great for the Tricky Trees in recent matches, but they will be looking to build on an impressive away outing last time.
The Premier League side left it late to claim three points in a 2-1 win at West Ham United. That was Sean Dyche’s side bouncing back after four straight defeats. The visitors aren’t in the shape that took them to the semis last season but will definitely be looking at this as a winnable game. Adding to their motivation, they’ve won four of their last seven away games.
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Players list
A. Okonkwo
DefenderG. Thomason
D. Scarr
C. Doyle
D. Hyam
MidfielderJ. McClean
L. O'Brien
G. Dobson
ForwardJ. Windass
J. Rodriguez
R. Barnett
M. Sels
DefenderMurillo
Morato
J. Cunha
N. Williams
MidfielderO. Hutchinson
T. Awoniyi
N. Dominguez
ForwardC. Hudson-Odoi
Igor Jesus
M. Gibbs-White
Substitutes
C. Burton
DefenderC. Coady
MidfielderJ. Windass
H. Ashfield
G. Thomason
J. McClean
R. Barnett
L. O'Brien
J. Rodriguez
A. Gunn
DefenderN. Williams
N. Milenkovic
Z. Abbott
MidfielderN. Dominguez
Murillo
M. Gibbs-White
C. Hudson-Odoi
T. Awoniyi
Wrexham & Nottingham Forest Squad Analysis
Wrexham will welcome back Issa Kabore, who returns from the African Cup of Nations. Representing Burkina Faso, Kabore’s nation was eliminated from the competition by Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Barring any injury carried over, he should be in line for a start on the right wing.
While Kabore will ease Phil Parkinson’s selection headache, the Red Dragons still have a lengthy list of injured players. Lewis Brunt, Ryan Hardie, Aaron James, Lee Elliot, Kieffer Moore, and Danny Ward are all out of this match with varying injuries. A man to watch for the hosts will be Sam Smith, who comes into this game having scored in the last two games.
Ola Aina is back for Nottingham after a lengthy injury layoff.
Ordinarily Sean Dyche would feel compelled to ring changes and give his fringe players a chance here. However, with the team in dire need of establishing a winning run, we expect that he will name a strong side. That means we are likely to see Morgan Gibbs-White.
The forward’s penalty won the game for Nottingham last time out. In his previous 26 appearances for Nottingham, Gibbs-White had nine goal involvements. The visitors will, however, be without their most influential forward again, Chris Wood. While Wood is injured, Ibrahim Sangare is still away on international duty.
Most goals and assists
Wrexham
Nottingham Forest
K. Moore
(12 Goals)
Igor Jesus
(7 Goals)
G. Thomason
(4 Assists)
M. Gibbs-White
(3 Assists)
Wrexham - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Both teams scored in seven of Wrexham’s last 10 matches.
- Three of Nottingham’s last four matches had goals on both sides.
- Nottingham Forest kept only two clean sheets in their last 10 games.
- Wrexham failed to score in only one of their last 10 outings.
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Our Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
There will be a genuine feeling across both teams that this is a match either can win. Wrexham will be banking on their recent form, having posted four straight wins. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest will be outright favorites, as they play in a superior league.
Whichever way these two view the game, it is expected to be an end-to-end affair, and the goals market looks interesting here. Both teams scored in seven of Wrexham’s last 10 matches, while the same was recorded in three of Nottingham’s last four. Our prediction for Wrexham v Nottingham is BTTS.
Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest - Other Interesting Predictions
Over 2.5 goals
We don’t expect this match to just stop at both teams scoring. Going by the two teams’ recent results, this clash is likely to end with more than 2.5 goals. In Wrexham’s last five home games, 19 goals were netted.
The Red Dragons scored 12 of those 19 goals. As for Nottingham, their latest five away matches had 14 goals banged. We are therefore backing at least three goals in this game as our second prediction.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Wrexham Nottingham Forest
| Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Wrexham wins | 4.33 | 4.33 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.8 | 4 | +5.3% |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 1.62 | 1.68 | +3.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Wrexham is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 23.1% and is now 23.1% (0.0%)
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Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest - FAQs
The Wrexham v Nottingham Forest match will be played on Friday, 9th January.
The Wrexham v Nottingham Forest match will be played at the Racecourse Ground in Wrexham.
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