Preview Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City - England FA Cup

England FA Cup - Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City
Match Time: 08-02-2024 02:45 Thursday (GMT+7)
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When the Robins dumped West Ham in the last round they did it on home soil but they'll have to beat Forest on the road after only managing a 0-0 draw when Nuno Espirito Santo's side came to Ashton Gate.

Nottingham Forest are perhaps a little lucky to still be in the FA Cup after needing a replay and extra-time to see off League One side Blackpool in the last round. I tipped them to win inside 90 minutes at Bloomfield Road but they let slip a 2-0 lead and had to rely on Chris Wood dumping the Seasiders in extra time.

Securing Premier League survival is the top priority for gaffer Santo this season and Sunday's battling 1-1 draw at AFC Bournemouth has left them just three points above the drop zone.

That could help Bristol City as the Championship side look to continue their FA Cup adventure but the Robins have gone off the boil a little since that rousing victory over the Hammers.

They drew their next three games then lost 1-0 at home to Leeds on Friday, a defeat that has left them sitting 14th, seven points off the play-off pace. Liam Manning needs another big win to spark their season into life so he'll be determined to dump Nottingham Forest out of the FA Cup.

Picks: Under 2.5 goals