Nottingham Forest v Blackpool

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Following a dismal sequence of results which saw Nottingham Forest fail to win any of their preceding seven games which culminated in the sacking of former manager, Steve Cooper, the east midlands club head into this third round FA Cup tie against Blackpool looking to pick up a third win on the trot, while Blackpool will be seeking back-to-back wins after recording a 2-0 home win against Lincoln City on New Years Day.

Recent important wins against Newcastle United and Manchester United have given Forest a welcome boost ahead of a possible FA Cup run this season as the arrival of new manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, appears to have worked wonders upon a squad that had got used to losing as the hosts had lost six within their previous seven matches overall.

However, Nottingham Forest will now be eyeing off a third win on the trot to maintain their recent winning momentum under their new boss at the expense of League One outfit Blackpool, as the hosts look to make their City Ground a fortress once more.

Goals could also feature here on Sunday afternoon as each of the last four meetings against Blackpool have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored.

Blackpool returned home to the familiar surroundings of Bloomfield Road on New Years Day which resulted in a 2-0 home win for The Seasiders which in turn prevented previous defeats away from home at Burton Albion and Port Vale from turning into anything more sinister.

Blackpool have largely dealt in either wins or losses in recent times as the visitors haven't been involved in a draw since the start of November when they drew 3-3 way from home at local rivals, Fleetwood Town, but a win or a loss looks to be on the cards for Blackpool in Sunday's FA Cup tie at the City Ground.

The Seasiders have picked up nine wins but suffered five defeats within their last 14 games overall which may throw a potential spanner in the works with regards the straight win markets but the goals market appeals here as 10 of Blackpool's last 14 games overall have also produced three goals or more.

Having managed to capture just two wins from their last nine outings on the road in all competitions which includes five of these games resulting in Over 2.5 goals, the goals market certainly looks the most attractive option here.

Nottingham Forest v Blackpool Verdict

Each of the previous four meetings between Nottingham Forest and Blackpool have resulted in three goals or more being scored and the most recent meeting ended with a comprehensive 4-1 home win for Blackpool in last season's FA Cup, so Forest will be keen to avenge this loss on Sunday.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.65

Other side bets worth considering:

Nottingham Forest win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.00

Correct Score: Nottingham Forest 3-1 @ 11.00