A Manchester City squad facing injury concerns is set to challenge a surprisingly competitive Nottingham Forest in the 2025 FA Cup semifinal this Sunday. The teams have met twice in the Premier League this season, with Nottingham Forest securing a 1-0 victory in their most recent encounter on March 8. Manchester City, currently third in the Premier League standings (18 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses), is in strong form, undefeated in their last seven matches (5 wins, 2 draws). Nottingham Forest, surprisingly fourth in the league (18 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses), enters the match having beaten Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Monday.
The match is scheduled for an 11:30 a.m. ET kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London. Manchester City is priced at -140 on the moneyline (meaning you risk $140 to win $100), while Nottingham Forest is the underdog at +340. A draw in regulation time offers a return of +280. The total goals scored over/under is set at 2.5. Before placing any bets on the Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City match, it`s worth considering insights from experts.
SportsLine expert Jon `Buckets` Eimer had a successful 2023, finishing as SportsLine`s top soccer expert with a 248-234-12 record, yielding a profit of +25.93 units on SportsLine article picks. Recently, Eimer has achieved a winning record of 260-133-1 across various platforms, accumulating over 90 units of profit for his community over a two-month period. Following his advice has proven profitable for bettors.
Expert Betting Pick: Under 2.5 Goals (-110)
The expert anticipates a low-scoring game, particularly influenced by Manchester City`s current injury situation and recent offensive output. With key striker Erling Haaland sidelined due to injury, City`s attack has relied heavily on midfielder Phil Foden, who has contributed seven goals and two assists in 25 appearances (19 starts). Manchester City has scored two or fewer goals in seven of their last eight matches. Similarly, Nottingham Forest has managed one or fewer goals in four of their last five matches. The odds for under 2.5 goals are currently -110.
Expert Betting Pick: Double Chance – Draw or Nottingham Forest Win (+110)
Nottingham Forest has demonstrated significant progress this season. After battling relegation last year, they now find themselves competing for a place in the FA Cup final. In contrast, Manchester City`s recent performances have been somewhat inconsistent, and they may be prioritizing the final weeks of the English Premier League season over the FA Cup tie. As Eimer noted, “Nottingham Forest has shown the entire league they are a force to be reckoned with, and I expect to see them give City a run for their money.”
