Nottingham Forest FC vs Cardiff City FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest FC vs Cardiff City FC — FA Cup at The City Ground.
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee David Webb
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Preston North End FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Dec | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Nottingham Forest FC this season
Nottingham Forest FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season
Cardiff City FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Nottingham Forest FC
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Nottingham Forest FC and Cardiff City FC get this one started.
- 3' GOAL! Lyle Taylor scores on 3. Assisted by Gaetan Bong
- 8' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 13' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 18' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Nottingham Forest FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joe Ralls made 372 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' Cardiff City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Nottingham Forest FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 48' Guerrero has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' The Nottingham Forest FC bench stirs into life. Sammy Ameobi is withdrawn and Alexander Mighten gets his opportunity.
- 63' The crowd applauds Will Vaulks as he leaves the pitch. Junior Hoilett steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 66' The Nottingham Forest FC manager makes a substitution. Guerrero departs to be replaced by Ryan Yates.
- 71' It looks surprising Nottingham Forest FC does not make any changes. Joe Bennett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 78' Josh Murphy makes way for Sheyi Ojo at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
- 83' Nottingham Forest FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cardiff City FC backline.
- 84' A change in the Cardiff City FC ranks — Marlon Pack exits the field as Mark Harris enters on 84.
- 85' Nottingham Forest FC ring the changes. Harry Arter has done his job and it is now time for Samba Sow to step up.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 1-0 the final result. Cardiff City FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 13
- 12
- 23
-
31
Harry Arter ↓ Samba Sow 85'
- 11
- 33
-
19
Guerrero ↓ Ryan Yates 66'
- 18
- 26
- 4
Bench
- 24
-
22
Ryan Yates ↑ 66'
- 20
- 2
- 30
-
21
Samba Sow ↑ 85'
- 6
-
17
Alexander Mighten ↑ 59'
- 48
Coach
Chris Hughton
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Marlon Pack C ↓ Mark Harris 84'
- 7
- 23
-
11
Josh Murphy ↓ Sheyi Ojo 78'
- 3
- 8
- 1
-
6
Will Vaulks ↓ Junior Hoilett 63'
- 16
- 9
- 32
Bench
-
29
Mark Harris ↑ 84'
- 12
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↑ 63'
- 20
-
27
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 78'
- 35
- 36
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kieffer Moore | 2 |
| Rubin Colwill | 2 |
| Isaak Davies | 2 |
| Lyle Taylor | 1 |
| James Garner | 1 |
| Lewis Grabban | 1 |
| Keinan Davis | 1 |
| Jordan Hugill | 1 |
Head to Head
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2021-01-09
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2021-01-02
Preston North End FC
0–1
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2020-12-29
Stoke City FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-12-26
Nottingham Forest FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2020-12-19
Millwall FC
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2020-12-15
Nottingham Forest FC
2–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
Cardiff City FC Form
2021-01-09
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-12-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-12-26
Cardiff City FC
2–3
Brentford FC
L
2020-12-19
Norwich City FC
2–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-12-16
Cardiff City FC
3–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2020-12-12
Cardiff City FC
0–2
Swansea City AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15
Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nottingham Forest FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
51%
Nottingham Forest FC or Cardiff City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.6%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
2.9%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 2
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC
| Handicap | Nottingham Forest FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 25% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.