FA Cup: Nottingham Forest vs. Man City Picks — Tricky Trees to Upset the Odds at Wembley? (Apr 27)

The second of this season’s FA Cup semi-finals is set for Wembley on April 27, as Man City and Nottingham Forest collide.

It has already been a memorable campaign for the Tricky Trees, who are on course for a shock finish in the Champions League spots.

Pep Guardiola’s City have endured a miserable campaign, but the current champions remain in contention for a Champions League spot, as well as FA Cup glory.

Odds

Forest Hold FA Cup Advantage

Nottingham Forest already have a win over Man City to their name this season after recording a 1-0 Premier League success earlier in the campaign.

It could also be worth noting that City have suffered defeats in four of their five FA Cup ties against the Tricky Trees.

Nottingham Forest vs. Man City Key Stats

• Nottingham Forest will be appearing in the final four of the FA Cup for the first time since reaching the final in 1990-91.
• Man City will be playing in the semi-finals for the seventh straight season, winning three and losing three.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Ola Aina is doubtful to feature at Wembley this weekend due to a calf issue. The right-back is the only injury headache for Nuno Espirito Santo.

Possible Lineup

M. Sels (GK); N. Williams, N. Milenkovic, Murillo, H. Tofolo, N. Dominguez, Danilo, M. Gibbs-White, E. Anderson, A. Elanga, C. Wood

Man City Team News

Guardiola has a lengthy injury list to contend with this weekend. Rodri remains out for the season. Meanwhile, Ederson, Erling Haaland, John Stones, and Nathan Ake are all unavailable on Sunday.

Possible Lineup

S. Ortega (GK); M. Nunes, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol, N. O’Reilly, M. Kovacic, P. Foden, B. Silva, K. De Bruyne, J. Doku, O. Marmoush

Nottingham Forest vs. Man City Picks

Nottingham Forest’s fairytale season could yet produce success on multiple fronts.

The Tricky Trees have an eye-catching record against City in the FA Cup, and they also have fond memories of their last trip to Wembley after beating Huddersfield Town in the playoff final in 2022.

More success could await the Tricky Trees this weekend.