Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Jan 2026

FA Cup Betting Preview: Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest

Championship outfit Wrexham host Premier League club Nottingham Forest at The Racecourse, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Friday 9 January.

We’ll side with Wrexham +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -125. It means we split our stake between +0.5 and +1.0 in the hope that we can see a win or draw in their clash against Nottingham Forest.

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Wrexham won their last game. It was on their travels where Derby County were beaten 2-1 at Pride Park in the Championship. The Red Dragons had 48% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Sam Smith and Matthew James scoring one goal apiece.

Nottingham Forest won their previous game 2-1. This was a Premier League away victory at London Stadium against West Ham United. The Midlands team enjoyed 53% possession and five shots on goal, while Nicolas Dominguez and Morgan Gibbs-White found the net.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Wrexham	26	10	10	6	38	32	6	38:32	40

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Nott’m Forest	21	6	3	12	21	34	-13	21:34	21

Wrexham have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Phil Parkinson's side have averaged 49.4% possession and 4.7 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 6.6 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts.

Oliver Rathbone and Kieffer Moore are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Sam Smith has 2. Nathan Broadhead and George Thomason are tied for the most assists on 3.

Forest have 4 victories and 6 defeats, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Tricky Trees average 47.0% possession, 399.9 passes, 5.8 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 12.4 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Morgan Gibbs-White got 3 goals, Callum Hudson-Odoi notched 2, while Nicolas Dominguez and two other players scored 1. Ibrahim Sangare has been chief assist maker with 2, while Matz Sels and John Victor have recorded 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wrexham +0.75 at -125 look like the best bet in this FA Cup fixture. We feel confident when it comes to this Asian Handicap prediction and think the underdogs can prove competitive over ninety minutes.

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Key Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest FA Cup & league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Wrexham in 10 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Wrexham in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Wrexham in 11 of their last 13 games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Forest in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Forest in 15 of their last 20 games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wrexham 1 - 1 Forest

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +525 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Callum Hudson-Odoi Under 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in six straight games away from home. For Shots on Target, we’re anticipating that he might fall short and there’s the chance to get odds of -154.

Latest Callum Hudson-Odoi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Shots

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

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Nathan Broadhead to Score +480

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham) has managed two goals in his past five games on home soil. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +480 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Nathan Broadhead Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

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Corners Prediction

Forest Under 5.5 Corners +105

In their past four away games, Nottingham Forest have not covered the 5.5 corners line, while the previous three Wrexham home matches have involved them conceding under 5.5 corners. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Forest to fall short and you can land odds of +105.

FA Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Wrexham

Total

11.30 4.70 6.60

Home

9.20 5.20 4.00

Away

11.20 3.50 7.70

Forest

Total

9.80 5.80 4.00

Home

10.50 6.60 3.90

Away

9.90 4.50 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-143

Wrexham Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-156

Forest Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-114

Most Corners

1

+175

X

+700

2

-175

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Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookmakers have Nottingham Forest at -118 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 54% chance of winning this FA Cup clash based on the betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Wrexham have been priced up at +300.

Forest can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +140. However, Wrexham are +320 and the draw is +132 if you want to take a different option.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. BTTS Yes is available at -137 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

No matter what FA Cup match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+300

X

+260

2

-118

Half-Time Result

1

+320

X

+132

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-112

12

-357

X2

-417

Draw No Bet

1

+180

2

-270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-108

2 Hcp -0.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

+102

Those interested in Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz to find the net anytime can get +155, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +380.

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

First

+155

Anytime

+380

Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Josh Windass (Wrexham)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

James McAtee (Forest)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Ryan Yates (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Douglas Luiz (Forest)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Liberato Cacace (Wrexham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Neco Williams (Forest)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Longman (Wrexham)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Forest)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Murillo (Forest)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ben Sheaf (Wrexham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Morato (Forest)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jair Paula da Cunha Filho (Forest)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Matty James (Wrexham)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+135

Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+108

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-143

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-149

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Josh Windass (Wrexham)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-179

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

James McAtee (Forest)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Dan Ndoye (Forest)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Nathan Broadhead (Wrexham)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Neco Williams (Forest)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Forest)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Murillo (Forest)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

-

Kieffer Moore (Wrexham)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Josh Windass (Wrexham)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Sam Smith (Wrexham)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Latest FA Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Wrexham Stats

Nottingham Forest Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

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