FA Cup Preview: Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Jan 26)

• Bristol City upset the odds in the third round to eliminate West Ham United
• Nottingham Forest avoided a scare to overcome Blackpool

Championship opposition meets a Premier League rival in the FA Cup on Friday, as Bristol City bid to eliminate a second consecutive top-flight side when they welcome Nottingham Forest. But, can Forest avoid a shock exit in the fourth round of the competition?

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How To Watch

• When: Friday, January 26, 2024, at 2:45 p.m ET
• Where: Ashton Gate, Bristol, England
• How To Watch: ESPN

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Bristol City
Draw
Nottingham Forest

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Match Preview

Bristol City will once again be looking to upset the odds in the FA Cup this weekend, as they look to progress through to the fifth round. The club haven’t won the competition in their long history, with their best effort coming when losing in the final in 1908-09. But, they should come into this showdown in excellent confidence.

Bristol City were excellent across their two showdowns against West Ham in the third round, forcing a replay with a fine 2-2 draw at the London Stadium. The Robins were able to complete the job in the replay, with Tommy Conway netted the only goal of the game against the Hammers with just three minutes on the clock.

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Full time in West London. pic.twitter.com/hIwMFWBZN2

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) January 20, 2024

Nottingham Forest were involved in two of the thrilling matches in the third round of the competition, but they eventually managed to get the better of Blackpool to make it through to the fourth round. Forest were cruising in the replay after going 2-0 ahead at Bloomfield Road, but they conceded twice in the final half an hour.

However, Forest managed to regain their composure in extra time, and they found a winner with just ten minutes of the extra period remaining when Chris Wood fired home. But, they will need to be much stronger defensively at Ashton Gate this weekend.

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Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Forest has a strong recent record in this fixture after winning each of their last two against the Robins. However, Bristol was excellent in their last home match in the competition against West Ham, and they could be good value to spring another shock on Friday.

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