Blackpool v Nottingham Forest

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Blackpool picked up a third win in four games on Saturday when The Seasiders registered a solid 2-0 home win against Exeter City which followed previous wins against Lincoln City and Burton Albion, while Nottingham Forest were not in action over the weekend but their last game ended in a 2-2 draw at home with their upcoming opponents, Blackpool, at the City Ground.

Blackpool's 2-2 draw with their Premier League counterparts at the City Ground also became the fourth time on the trot that Blackpool have scored two goals or more which should give the hosts plenty of confidence prior to this FA Cup replay at Bloomfield Road on Wednesday night.

Indeed, the bigger picture shows Blackpool have been dealt just four defeats out of their previous 15 games in all competitions whilst Neil Critchley's side have also collected no fewer than 10 wins in the process as well.

Goals also look set to feature here in this Wednesday night's FA Cup third round replay as 12 of Blackpool's last 15 matches overall have resulted in Over 2.5 goals scored.

It's been 10 days since Nottingham Forest were last in action which happened to be the original FA Cup third round tie at home against Blackpool so the visitors will be well rested prior to this upcoming trip up to Blackpool on Wednesday night with the Tricky Trees bringing a three-match unbeaten sequence into this cup replay.

Impressive back-to-back wins in the Premier League against Newcastle United and Manchester United along with the draw against Bournemouth also give the east midlands club plenty of reasons to be upbeat about their chances of progressing through to the fourth round of this season's FA Cup.

Two divisions separate Nottingham Forest from Blackpool and although Nuno Espirito Santo's side had previously stumbled to a lean and worrying seven-game winless run beforehand, it should be noted that the majority of Nottingham Forest's poor results within this period were towards the end of former manager Steve Cooper's tenure.

Nevertheless, results away from home have left a lot to be desired where Nottingham Forest have been concerned as the visitors have managed to collect just two wins from their previous 12 outings on the road which came in the form of wins at Chelsea and Newcastle United but also includes seven defeats as well.

However, goals could figure in this cup replay as six of Nottingham Forest's last 10 away games have resulted in three goals or more being scored.

Blackpool v Nottingham Forest Verdict

With this being a cup-tie, the goals market certainly appeals here as both teams have been involved in high-scoring games in recent times and Wednesday night may be no exception.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Nottingham Forest win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.87

Correct Score: Nottingham Forest 2-1 @ 8.50