Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City: FA Cup Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

With all attention turning to Wembley this weekend, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City are set to face off in a highly anticipated clash. A coveted place in this season's FA Cup final is hanging in the balance.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Nottingham Forest, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, have been this year's surprise package under Nuno Espirito Santo. Now chasing a historic Champions League spot, they head to Wembley full of momentum after a 2-1 win over Tottenham. Forest also famously beat Manchester City 1-0 in March and will be eager to repeat the upset.

As for City, despite a turbulent season, Pep Guardiola's side have bounced back, climbing to third after a late 2-1 win over Aston Villa. They've won three straight league games by a combined 9-2 since losing to Forest in March. With the FA Cup their only shot at silverware, City face a season-defining clash in north London.

Nottingham Forest x Manchester City Team News

Ola Aina could return for Nottingham Forest after a calf injury, while Callum Hudson-Odoi is in contention for a start after featuring from the bench against Spurs. Chris Wood, with 19 league goals this season, will lead the line, with Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo anchoring the defense.

For Manchester City, Erling Haaland remains sidelined with an ankle injury, and Ederson is a fitness doubt due to a groin issue. Kevin De Bruyne will captain the side at Wembley, while Omar Marmoush, a January arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt, is expected to start up front.

Our Predictions

Both teams to score @ 1.77 on Sky247.ng.

Sunday afternoon brings a season-defining matchup in north London as Manchester City, who have put all their eggs in this year's FA Cup basket, go to Wembley.  The Sky Blues may be riding high at the moment, but they face a Nottingham Forest team that has entered a wonderful spell.  Forest has more than enough talent to pull off a historic shock in the nation's capital, especially after Santo's team won a historic match against the eventual champions on March 8th, 1-0.

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