This is the 144th edition of the FA Cup, one of the world’s oldest football tournaments. The 2024/25 season kicked off in August and has now reached the semifinal. The four teams that have made it to the semis are Nottingham Forest, Manchester City, Crystal Palace, and Aston Villa.
All four teams will play the semifinal on the coming weekend, and the winners will meet for a final showdown on Saturday, 17th May.
Nottingham Forest will host Manchester City for the semifinal match scheduled on 27 April at the City Ground in West Bridgford. The match kicks off at 4:30 pm UK time.
Who will dominate this fixture? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the FA Cup – Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City match.
Where to Watch the FA Cup Live
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the action on the BBC and ITV.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Sunday, 27th April 2025
- Time: 4:30 PM UK time
- Venue: City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottingham
- Where to watch in the UK: BBC and ITV
Match Preview and Head-to-Head History
The two teams last faced off on 8 March in a Premier League match. Forest won the tightly contested game 1–0. The match remained goalless in the first half. Finally, in the 83rd minute, Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi broke the deadlock by firing a shot past City’s goalkeeper Ederson.
Both teams are neck and neck in the Premier League standings. Forest is placed 4th with 60 points, while City is 3rd with 61 points. Both teams are in a strong position to move to the FA Cup finals. So, Sunday’s match is going to promise plenty of action!
Head-to-Head Record
Nottingham Forest and Manchester City have played against each other six times in the last ten years. City won four matches, Forest won one, and one match ended in a draw.
Recent head-to-head meetings:
- Nott’m Forest 1–0 Man City (8 March 2025, Premier League)
- Man City 3–0 Nott’m Forest (4 December 2024)
- Nott’m Forest 0–2 Man City(28 April 2024)
- Man City 2–0 Nott’m Forest (23 September 2023)
- Nott’m Forest 1–1 Man City (18 February 2023)
- Man City 6–0 Nott’m Forest (31 August 2022)
Nottingham Forest’s Form (Across All Competitions)
- Won against Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 (21 April, Premier League)
- Lost to Everton 0–1 (12 April, Premier League)
- Lost to Aston Villa 1–2 (5th April, Premier League)
- Won against Manchester United 1–0 (2nd April, Premier League)
- Won against Brighton 0(4) – 0(3) (30 March, FA Cup quarterfinal)
Manchester City’s Form (Across All Competitions)
- Won against Aston Villa 2–1 (22 April, Premier League)
- Won against Everton 2–0 (19 April, Premier League)
- Won against Crystal Palace 5–2 (12 April, Premier League)
- Draw with Manchester United 0–0 (6th April, Premier League)
- Won against Leicester City 2–0 (3rd April, Premier League)
Nottingham Forest: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
Nottingham Forest has been in the Premier League for only three seasons, but has grown tremendously. They were placed 16th in the first season and 17th last year. This year, they have climbed up to the 4th position and look set to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League.
Striker Chris Wood leads the goal campaign with 19 goals in the Premier League. More standout performers for the team are strikers Anthony Elanga (6 goals, 9 assists) and midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White (5 goals, 7 assists).
Aggregate Record
- Premier League: 1 title
- FA Cup: 2 titles
- EFL Cup: 4 titles
- FA Community Shield: 1 title
- UEFA Cup: 2 titles
- UEFA Super Cup: 1 title
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Matz Sels, Carlos Miguel, Wayne Hennessey
- Defenders: N. Milenković, Murillo, Ola Aina, Neco Williams, Álex Moreno, Morato, Willy Boly, Harry Toffolo, Zach Abbott
- Midfielders: M. Gibbs-White, E. Anderson, Ryan Yates (2 goals), Danilo, N. Domínguez, I. Sangaré (2 assists), Eric Da Silva
- Strikers: Chris Wood, A. Elanga (1 assist), Hudson-Odoi, Jota Silva (1 assist), Ramón Sosa (2 goals, 1 assist), T. Awoniyi
2025 Transactions
Players In
- Defender Tyler Bindon transferred from Reading
- Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey joined as a free agent
Players Out
- E. Dennis, on loan to Blackburn Rovers
- Lewis O’Brien, on loan to Swansea City
- Josh Bowler, on loan to Luton Town
- A. Omobamidele, on loan to Strasbourg
Injuries Update
- Olaf Aina: Calf injury, return date unknown.
Manchester City: Analysis, Team Preview, and Lineup
City is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 18 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses. Their fantastic run this season has been thanks to striker Erling Haaland, who has scored 21 goals for City and is in the running for the Golden Boot award, along with Mo Salah from Liverpool (27 goals). Currently, Haaland has been ruled out till mid-May because of an ankle injury.
In other matches, City clinched the FA Community Shield after defeating Manchester United 7–6 on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Their UEFA Champions League campaign ended with a 1–3 loss to Real Madrid.
Aggregate Record
- Premier League: 9 titles
- FA Cup: 6 titles
- EFL Cup: 8 titles
- FA Community Shield: 6 titles
- UEFA Champions League: 1 title
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1 title
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Ederson, Stefan Ortega, Spike Brits, Scott Carson
- Defenders: Joško Gvardiol, M. Akanji, Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké, John Stones, Rico Lewis (1 assist), A. Khusanov (1 goal), Vitor Reis, Max Alleyne, J. Simpson
- Midfielders: Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Gündoğan, K. De Bruyne (2 goals, 1 assist), Mateo Kovačić, Nico González, Matheus Nunes, James McAtee, Nico O’Reilly
- Strikers: Erling Haaland (1 goal, 1 assist), O. Marmoush (1 goal), Phil Foden (2 assists), Savinho, Jérémy Doku (2 goals, 2 assists), Jack Grealish (1 goal, 3 assists), Divin Mubama (1 goal)
2025 Transactions
Player In
- Defender C. McFarlane, free transfer from New York City
- Striker O. Marmoush from the German club, Eintracht Frankfurt
- Center back Abdulai Juma, free transfer from the Spanish club Real Valladolid
- Center back Vitor Reis transferred from the Brazilian club Palmeiras
- Center back A. Khusanov transferred from the French club Lens
- Midfielder Nico González transferred from the Portuguese club Porto
Players Out
- Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, to be released on 1st July 2025
- Defender Yan Couto transferred to the German club, B. Dortmund
- Center-back Abdulai Juma, on loan to the French club Lens
- Defender Kyle Walker, on loan to the Italian club, Milan
- Defender Josh Wilson-Esbrand, on loan to Stoke City
- Defender Issa Kaboré, on loan to the German club Werder Bremen
Injuries Update
- John Stones: Thigh injury, ruled out till mid-April 2025
- Erling Haaland: Ankle injury, ruled out till mid-May 2025
- Rodri: Cruciate ligament rupture, out for the season
- Oscar Bobb: Broken leg, return doubtful
- Ederson: Groin injury, ruled out till mid-May
FA Cup Season Highlights: Key Stats
| Nottingham Forest | Stats | Manchester City |
| 4 | Won | 4 |
| 0 | Drawn | 0 |
| 0 | Lost | 0 |
| 5 | Goals scored | 15 |
| 3 | Goals conceded | 3 |
| 2 | Goal difference | 12 |
| 2 | Clean sheets | 1 |
Nottingham Forest: Home and Away Record in the FA Cup
Home Matches:
- Won against Luton Town 2–0 (11 January 2025, FA Cup, 3rd round)
- Won against Ipswich Town 1(5)–1(4) (4th March, FA Cup, 5th round)
Away Matches:
- Won against Exeter City 2(2)–2(4) (12th February, FA Cup, 4th round)
- Won against Brighton 0(3)–0(4) (30th March, FA Cup quarterfinal)
Manchester City: Home and Away Record in the FA Cup
Home Matches:
- Won against Salford City 8–0 (8 January 2025, FA Cup, 3rd round)
- Won against Plymouth Argyle 3–1 (2nd March, FA Cup, 5th round)
Away Matches:
- Won against Leyton Orient 1–2 (8th February, FA Cup, 4th round)
- Won against Bournemouth 1–2 (30th March, FA Cup quarterfinal)
Nottingham vs Manchester City: Odds as per 7bet
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| Nottingham Forest (1) | x | Manchester City (2) |
| 15/4 | 14/5 | 5/7 |
Both Teams to Score
| Yes | No |
| 4/5 | 20/21 |
Total
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 20/23 | 20/21 |
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