Nottingham Forest vs Leicester – Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 06/02/22, Team News and Lineups

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Nottingham Forest and Leicester City face off in the fourth round of the FA Cup at The City Ground. Who will come out on top in this crucial East Midlands Derby? Read our free predictions and betting picks for the game here.
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Free predictions and betting picks for Nottingham Forest vs Leicester

 Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Nottingham Forest Double Chance – 1.7

Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Both Teams to Score – 1.8

Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Nottingham Forest +1.0 Goal Handicap – 1.65

Nottingham Forest Double Chance

Championship side Nottingham Forest dumped Arsenal out of the FA Cup in the competition’s previous round and they could make life just as uncomfortable for the Premier League’s Leicester City. The Foxes have failed to win eight of their last ten away games in all competitions and they could be worth opposing again at The City Ground.

Both Teams to Score

With defensive frailties and clinical attacking play proving a potent combination, both teams to score has been a winning bet in 100% of Leicester’s last nine away assignments since September and we expect the net to ripple at both ends again when City travel to take on a dangerous Forest outfit.

Nottingham Forest +1.0 Goal Handicap.

Leicester have been conceding an alarmingly-high number of goals on the road of late, shipping 16 times in their last five away fixtures alone. Their knack for leaving the door open at the back means they will be vulnerable again when they visit Nottingham and the hosts look a solid bet at 1.65 to take advantage of a one-goal start in the handicap market.

Preliminary review and match prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Leicester

Nottingham Forest took a massive scalp in the previous round of the FA Cup when they battled their way to a richly-deserved 1-0 win over 2020 winners Arsenal at the City Ground and the Tricky Trees will be targeting another Premier League scalp when East Midlands rivals Leicester come to town on Sunday.

The Foxes have had to endure a disappointing campaign in 2021/22 and with manager Brendan Rodgers’ popularity waning by the week, a cup exit at the hands of Championship opposition could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.

The Foxes of course lifted the FA Cup in 2021, landing the prized piece of domestic silverware for the first time in their history, though the landscape has shifted considerably since that monumental occasion and Leicester will make the short hop to Nottingham under pressure.

With a top half Premier League finish far from certain, Leicester will hope to use the FA Cup as a vehicle for positivity, however, the Foxes have failed to win eight of their last ten away fixtures in all competitions and their crisis of confidence could be taken advantage of by Forest on Sunday.

The in-form hosts have won four of their last five games and they will be searching for their sixth victory in seven home matches when they lock horns with Leicester this weekend.

In on loan midfield maestro James Garner, Forest have an accomplished string-puller in the centre of the field, while in-demand winger Brennan Johnson will be determined to put on a show for his numerous suitors.

Leicester’s travel sickness has been well documented and Sunday’s game has the look of a potential banana skin for the frisky Foxes. With that considered, a stake on Nottingham Forest in the double chance market is advised.

Safe Bets

Bettors on the lookout for a safe bet at modest odds should consider backing Nottingham Forest to score at 1.4 on Sunday. Leicester’s only clean sheet in 14 away games in league and cup since the start of the season came in a Carabao Cup clash at Millwall and the Foxes seem certain to concede again in the East Midlands Derby.

Get Quick Rich

Braver punters could be tempted to combine a Nottingham Forest victory with both teams to score this weekend, which is available at 6.5. Three of Leicester’s last four away games ended in defeat, though City did manage to net a consolation effort on each occasion.

Nottingham Forest vs Leicester first goalscorer

Keinan Davis has made quite an impact since joining Nottingham Forest on loan from Aston Villa in January and the young forward has scored twice in his last two appearances for his temporary employers. Davis’s efforts were Forest’s first goals on each occasion and the 23-year-old is priced at 7.0 to repeat the trick on Sunday.

Nottingham Forest vs Leicester Team News

Joe Lolley, Joe Worrall and Alex Micghten make up a trio of injury absentees for Nottingham Forest this weekend. Deadline Day signings Sam Surridge and Jonathan Panzo will hope to feature in the matchday squad for the first time.

Leicester always seem to have a raft of injuries to contend with and Jonny Evans, Timothy Castagne, Jamie Vardy, Ricardo Pereira, Wesley Fofana and Ryan Bertrand are all expected to miss out on Sunday. Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi could make a welcome return following their AFCON involvement, however.

Starting Lineups

Nottingham Forest: Samba – Spence, Cook, McKenna, Lowe – Johnson, Yates, Garner, Zinckernagel –  Grabban – Davis

Leicester: Schmeichel – Justin, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas – Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Lookman, Maddison, Barnes – Daka

Highlighted Player

James Garner

James Garner is enjoying his second spell Nottingham Forest on loan from Manchester United and though it has taken the midfielder time to find his feet this term, he has established himself as a key first-team player at The City Ground in recent months. The 20-year-old excelled against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round and Garner will be hoping to reach similar heights against Leicester.

Most popular FAQ for Nottingham Forest vs Leicester

Who won the last meeting between these clubs?

The clubs haven’t met since their 2-2 draw in the Championship back in 2014.

Where will this fixture be played?

Sunday’s FA Cup clash will be played at The City Ground in Nottingham.

Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?

We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City.

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