RegisterLog in
Football
  • Home
  • Football
timer

This preview has expired.

See all our latest betting tips or suggested betting sites

Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips - FA Cup Goals Anticipated

alex-waite
Alex Waite
Editor
Last updated: Thu 08 Jan 2026 15:33
Wrexham takes on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, with anticipation of a high-scoring encounter due to both teams' defensive vulnerabilities. Wrexham, victorious in their last four matches, look to capitalize on Nottingham Forest's inconsistent form. The Welsh squad has been prolific at home, while Forest struggles to keep clean sheets. Despite poor defensive records, both teams can counter and score goals, setting the stage for a thrilling, open contest. Expect an exciting match with a focus on attacking gameplay as both teams have previous fixtures with plenty of goals.
Share
Alex Waite 08 Jan 2026
Share this article
Or copy link
Copy
  • Wrexham have seen 15 goals in their last 3 home games
  • Nottingham Forest haven’t kept a clean sheet in 5 away matches
  • These leaky sides can play out a high-scoring FA Cup clash
Expired
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches (Getty)

Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Preview

Wrexham are a high-scoring home side and Nottingham Forest concede a lot. Neither side is convincing at the back and goals are expected in the FA Cup. 

Key Stats - Wrexham BTTS Regulars

  • Wrexham have seen BTTS in their last 4 home games.
  • Wrexham have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 consecutive home matches.
  • Wrexham have seen BTTS in 3 consecutive matches against Nottingham Forest.
  • Wrexham have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 3 games against Nottingham Forest.
  • Nottingham Forest have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches.
  • Nottingham Forest have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 consecutive games. 

H2H - Goals Standout

Wrexham and Nottingham Forest have one win each and one draw in their three previous meetings. There have been 10 total goals in the last two encounters. 

Wrexham High Scoring at Home

Championship side Wrexham have returned to good form recently. The Welsh outfit are on a four-match winning streak, scoring 11 goals.

Wrexham’s upturn in form started with back-to-back home wins against Sheffield United 5-3 and Preston 2-1. The Red Dragons followed those victories with a 2-0 triumph at Blackburn.

Phil Parkinson’s side continued their winning streak with a 2-1 victory at Derby. Wrexham had 1.01 XG and Sam Smith and Matty James got on the scoresheet.

Nottingham Forest Rarely Keep Clean Sheets

Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest are unconvincing following five defeats in their previous eight games. The Tircky Trees have kept just one clean sheet during that period, during a 3-0 home Premier League win against Tottenham.

Forest lost four consecutive matches following that victory over Spurs. Defeats came against Fulham 1-0, Man City 2-1, Everton 2-0 and Aston Villa 3-1.

The Midlands outfit bounced back and beat West Ham 2-1 on Tuesday. Forest trailed through Murillo’s own goal before Nicolas Dominguez and Morgan Gibbs-White struck in the second half. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Wrexham (3-1-4-2): Arthur Okonkwo; Max Cleworth, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle; Matty James; Ryan Longman, Ben Sheaf, George Thomas, Josh Windass; Nathan Broadhead, Sam Smith

Issa Kabore is on AFCON duty and unavailable. Goalkeeper Danny Ward and defensive duo Lewis Bruny and Aaron James are sidelined with injuries.

Midfielders Elliot Lee and Andy Cannon and attacking pair Ryan Hardie and Kieffer Moore are also injured. 

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels; Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, Neco Williams; Elliot Anderson, Douglas Luiz; James McAtee, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson Odoi; Igor Jesus

Defender Willy Boly and midfielder Ibrahim Sangare are on international duty. Striker Chris Wood and midfield duo Dan Ndoye and Ryan Yates are injured.

John Victor is also set to miss out following a recent calf injury against Aston Villa. Sean Dyche provided an update on the goalkeeper’s condition and said, “He has come out too far. I think he is injured, and he has hurt himself.

Verdict

Wrexham and Nottingham Forest have struggled at the back recently. More goals are anticipated between these leaky sides in the FA Cup third round.

Best Bet1: BTTS Yes BTTS @10/11 at Hollywood bets - 2 Units
Best Bet2: Over 2.5 Goals Total Goals @10/11 at bet365 - 2 Units
Best Bet3: Over 3.5 Goals Total Goals @9/4 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
BTTS Yes
BTTS
@10/11 - 2 Units
£30 Free Bet
Use promo code NEWBONUS

Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Hollywood bets
Over 2.5 Goals
Total Goals
@10/11 - 2 Units
Bet £10 Get £30
with bonus code NEWBONUS

Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The bonus code NEWBONUS can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount in any way. #ad

Bet at bet365
Over 3.5 Goals
Total Goals
@9/4 - 1 Unit
Bet £20 Get £10
Use promo code NEWBONUS

18+ New customers only. Bet £20 (or more) EVS (2.0) or greater Get 2 x £5 Free Bets. 1 x £5 Free Bet paid automatically & following £5 Free Bet after 24hrs. Min Free Bet odds 4/1 (5.0) on accumulators Trebles & upwards. Expires after 24hrs. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org

Bet at Star Sports

Related

Pages related to this topic

Football Betting Tips New Football Betting Sites

Top Betting Sites

special-offer-1Betting offers

Upcoming Events

28 March 2026

  • LEC 2026 Spring -
  • Esports

01 April 2026

  • LCK 2026 Rounds 1-2 -
  • Esports

04 April 2026

  • LCS 2026 Spring -
  • Esports
Load More
09 Jan 2026

Wrexham v Nottm Forest

Today's Acca Tips

  • Soccer tips

  • Tennis tips

 bonus image
Resources
Copyright © 2026 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited. Players must be 18 or over and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. Know when to Stop. Gamble responsibly and Think about your choices. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: gamcare.org.uk (UK), 800gambler.org (US), or gamblinghelponline.org.au (Australia). Gambling is addictive 18+. #Ads © 2026 freetips.com