Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd FA Cup preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions

MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Nottingham Forest for their FA Cup fifth-round showdown at the City Ground on Wednesday.

SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest, and carefully selected our best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses for the FA Cup knockout clash.

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Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd FA Cup preview: Best free betting tips, odds and predictions

Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd preview

Both Manchester United and Nottingham Forest are back in action after disappointing results over the weekend.

Hosts Nottingham Forest were beaten 4-2 by Aston Villa, leaving them just four points above the relegation zone having played a game more than 18th-placed Luton Town.

Manchester United, meanwhile, were given a harsh reality check when suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham, which delivered a blow to their prospects of Champions League qualification.

The Red Devils looked toothless in attack without Rasmus Hojlund, who will again be absent for Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round clash.

That could be good news for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, who’ve already beaten United on home turf this season thanks to Morgan Gibbs-White’s late winner.

However, that was their first win against Wednesday’s opponents in 13 attempts stretching back to 1994 (W1, D1, L11).

United are also looking to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for what would be a record 48th time – surpassing Everton’s 47.

Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd odds (90 Min)

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Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd betting tips

Home win

This could be Nottingham Forest’s night. The hosts have picked up 10 points from the first nine games of Nuno Espirito Santo’s tenure, and they’ve netted 17 Premier League goals during that time.

That’s the same as in the first 17 games of the season under Steve Cooper – scoring 2+ against Newcastle, Man Utd, Aston Villa and West Ham.

Visitors Manchester United are again without Rasmus Hojlund, who’d registered seven goals in his previous six outings. Erik ten Hag will also have one eye on Sunday’s trip to the Etihad Stadium for a crucial Manchester derby against City.

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We meet again…

Anthony Elanga will be out to prove a point against his former club on Wednesday. The Sweden international, 21, has netted five goals this season, while no Nottingham Forest can better his 19 efforts on target or his minutes per shot of 40.9.

Interestingly, only three clubs have conceded more efforts on target than Manchester United in their last two away matches (13) against Luton and Aston Villa.

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Booked

Diogo Dalot could be in for a difficult evening up against Callum Hudson-Odoi. The winger, 23, is finally getting a run of first-team minutes and he’s fully justified his starting role having scored three in his last four outings.

He’s won 12 fouls in his last six appearances, which is more than any other Nottingham Forest player. Also, the last two full-backs to face him have been cautioned. Dalot was booked in the fixture earlier this season, and has committed six fouls in his last four league games.

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