LiontipsNottingham Forest vs Arsenal. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 FA Cup (January 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Nottingham Forest had a terrible 2020/2021 season, when they finished only in 17th place in the Championship. In the current edition of the tournament, the Tricky Trees have chalked up 34 points from 9 victories and 7 draws. After 25 rounds of games, the hosts are occupying the 9th line in the standings. In the last three matches, Steve Cooper's men defeated Hull City (2:1) and suffered defeats to Middlesbrough (0:2) and Huddersfield (0:1).
Arsenalhave reached the semi-finals of the League Cup and will face Liverpool in the first leg of the match next Thursday. On their way to the semi-finals, the Gunners passed West Bromwich (6:0), AFC Wimbledon (3:0), Leeds United (2:0), and Sunderland (5:1).
In the Premier League, the Gunners are currently 4th in the log. The Londoners recorded 11 victories in 20 games and have earned a total of 35 points. After crushing Norwich (5:0), the visitors suffered a defeat to Manchester City (1:2).
Trends
Arsenal won 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of Nottingham Forest.
In 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
Tip and bets
Nottingham Forest will strive to deliver a good performance in front of their fans, but we do not expect the hosts to win this game. Arsenal are a better team and should confidently pass the Tricky Trees.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) to Arsenal
At least three goals were scored in 4 out of 5 previous games between these clubs. We are predicting a large number of goals here and suggest taking the over.
Second bet — total over 2,5 goals
