FA Cup: Nottingham Forest vs. Luton Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jan 11)
High-flying Nottingham Forest are in FA Cup action this weekend, as they chase a seamless progression through to the fourth round when they host Luton. The visitors are struggled since returning to the second tier in England, and they are facing the prospect of successive relegations to League One.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
- Where: City Ground, Nottingham, England
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | -239 |
| Draw | +400 |
| Luton | +525 |
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest are chasing a fairy-tale campaign in the Premier League this term, as fans are dreaming of a potential title challenge. Forest have won their last five in the top-flight, and they moved level on points with Arsenal following a dominant 3-0 win at Wolves on Monday. Nuno Espirito Santo is likely to make changes to his team this weekend, as a showdown with Liverpool is set for Tuesday.
Luton were immediately listed as one of the favorites for promotion in the Championship following their relegation last term. However, they have found life back in the second tier very difficult this season, and they come into this match at the City Ground after losing four on the bounce. That run of form leaves them just above the relegation places.
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This will be the fourth meeting between Forest and Luton in the FA Cup, with the most famous clash coming in the 1959 final, which was won by the Tricky Trees. However, Forest have failed to win in their last six competitive matches against Luton, which included both matches last season.
Luton are unbeaten in their last three trips to the City Ground, and they are looking to go four without defeat for the first time in their career. Forest’s recent home record in the FA Cup would give the visitors confidence, as the Tricky Trees are winless in their last four.
However, Luton have failed to progress from their last five ties in the FA Cup when faced with an opponent from a division above.
Nottingham Forest vs. Luton Picks
The trends give Luton an excellent chance of upsetting the odds this weekend. However, their struggles in the Championship make them very difficult to support. Therefore, the preference is for the high-flying Forest to continue their winning sequence.
Free Pick:
- Nottingham Forest
