Exeter vs Nottingham Forest: Predictions, tips and bet builder as high flying Forest look to continue FA Cup run

Nottingham Forest have had a season that their fans could only have dreamed of when the first ball was kicked in August and they have the perfect opportunity to continue it with a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. 

League One Exeter City, who are 58 places below Forest in the football pyramid, are playing host to Nuno Espirito Santo's men and have a tough job on their hands even if Forest make a raft of changes as expected.

We have tips, predictions and a bet builder, which has odds of 5/1, for this Tuesday FA Cup clash. 

 

Exeter vs Nottingham Forest bet builder

Nottingham Forest to win- 2/9

Both teams to score (No)- 10/11

Over 2.5 goals- 4/9

Taiwo Awoniyi to score in 90 mins- 13/20

 

Nottingham Forest to win

Nottingham Forest have been in electric form, they have won nine of their last 11 in all competitions and last time out they smashed Brighton 7-0. 

On the other hand, Exeter are in a rut, their last win was on third round weekend and they haven't won in the league since Boxing Day. 

They're also leaking goals by the dozen, in their last three games they've conceded 13 times. Even with changes to their line up, Forest should comfortably beat the out-of-form Grecians.

 

Both teams to score- No

As well as their defensive woes, the Grecians are coming up against one of the country's best defences.

Matz Sels is in the lead for the golden glove and Forest have kept six clean sheets in their last nine across all competitions, so it'll be a tough test in front of goal for Gary Caldwell's side.

While there will be changes to Nuno's defence, his sides are always extremely organised and we're backing them to keep a clean sheet. 

 

Over 2.5 goals

Given the leaky nature of Exeter's defence, Forest will fancy their chances of getting a few goals. 

Forest scored seven in their most recent game and we think they'll rack up a few here, over 2.5 goals looks like a good addition to your bet builder.

 

Taiwo Awoniyi to score in 90 mins

Chris Wood has been the talisman for Forest this season, with his hat-trick against Brighton taking him up to 17 Premier League goals for the season. 

However, with a capable back-up in the form of Taiwo Awoniyi, we think Nuno will opt for the Nigerian international on Tuesday evening. 

With the chances that Forest will create, we think Awoniyi to score is a worthwile addition to your bet builder.

 

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