Forest Green Rovers will welcome Championship side Birmingham City in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, in the third round of the FA Cup. The venue: The New Lawn Stadium. Date: O7/01/2023 time: 13:30.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Match outcome: Birmingham City to win — 1.9
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Total goals: Over 2.5 — 1.96
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Birmingham win either half: YES — 1.48
The Championship side may have lacked consistency in recent weeks but they are the favourites to win the game because Forest Green Rover have been dreadful this season.
The reason behind Forest Green Rovers’ drastic performances this season is due to their poor defence. Three of their last four games ended with over 2.5 goals and this game could end similarly.
Because it’s a cup game, Forest Green Rovers will put up a fight which could limit Birmingham‘s chances to dominate in one half.
They are at the bottom of League One after a string of defeats.
have lost their last four league matches and occupy the 24th position with 20 points after 25 matches.
The Blue and White have lacked consistency in recent weeks but are somewhat clear of the relegation zone. They occupy the 17th position with 32 points after 26 matches.
Both teams are struggling in their respective competitions but Birmingham are in better shape to go through to the next round of the FA Cup, hence agreeing with the bookmakers.
Although Birmingham City are lacking a bit at the back, I don’t expect them to concede a goal.
Back Birmingham City to qualify. It’s one of the safest options to pick on this game.
According to unofficial reports, Forest Green Rovers have a short list of injured players.
Goalkeeper: McGee
Defenders: O’Keefe, Godwin-Malife, Casey, Cargill, McAllister
Midfielders: McGeouch, Hendry
Forwards: Stevenson, Peart-Harris, March
According to some unofficial news, Birmingham City do not have any injury concern in their first team.
Goalkeeper: Ruddy
Defenders: Colin, Roberts, Trusty, Graham
Midfielders: James, Bielik, Hannibal
Forwards: Bacuna, Chong, Jutkiewicz
This match will be played at the New Lawn Stadium (Gloucestershire)
This starting whistle will sound on January 7th, 2023. 13:30 UK time.
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