Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 January

Betiball's prediction for Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest on 09 January 2026 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 09/01/2026 15:30

Wrexham
6 - 6
Finished (Pen 4-3)
Nottingham Forest
120' event Josh Windass
100' event Jay Rodriguez / Sam Smith
91' event Ryan Barnett / Ryan James Longman
88' event James McClean / Ben Sheaf
74' event Dominic Hyam
69' event Lewis OBrien / Oliver Rathbone
69' event Josh Windass / Nathan Broadhead
60' event George Thomason / Liberato Cacace
40' event Oliver Rathbone
37' event Liberato Cacace
event 112' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 112' Nicolas Dominguez
event 97' Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos / Nicolo Savona
event 89' Callum Hudson-Odoi
event 88' Taiwo Awoniyi / Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
event 87' Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
event 87' Omari Hutchinson
event 76' Callum Hudson-Odoi
event 69' Callum Hudson-Odoi / Dan Ndoye
event 64' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 46' Neco Williams / Olexandr Zinchenko
event 46' Morgan Gibbs White / Dilane Bakwa
event 46' Nicolas Dominguez / James Mcatee
120' event Josh Windass
event 112' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
100' event Jay Rodriguez / Sam Smith
event 112' Nicolas Dominguez
91' event Ryan Barnett / Ryan James Longman
event 97' Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos / Nicolo Savona
88' event James McClean / Ben Sheaf
event 89' Callum Hudson-Odoi
74' event Dominic Hyam
event 88' Taiwo Awoniyi / Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
69' event Lewis OBrien / Oliver Rathbone
event 87' Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
69' event Josh Windass / Nathan Broadhead
event 87' Omari Hutchinson
60' event George Thomason / Liberato Cacace
event 76' Callum Hudson-Odoi
40' event Oliver Rathbone
event 69' Callum Hudson-Odoi / Dan Ndoye
37' event Liberato Cacace
event 64' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 46' Neco Williams / Olexandr Zinchenko
event 46' Morgan Gibbs White / Dilane Bakwa
event 46' Nicolas Dominguez / James Mcatee
Wrexham Wrexham
Substitutions
#14 George Thomason
#10 Josh Windass
#27 Lewis OBrien
#7 James McClean
#29 Ryan Barnett
#16 Jay Rodriguez
#25 Callum Burton
#6 Conor Coady
#45 Harry Ashfield
Wrexham Wrexham Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
17Shots31
7Shots on Goal10
10Fouls12
6Corner Kick4
2Corners (Overtime)3
12Free kick10
3Offside0
1Yellow card4
1Yellow card (Overtime)2
61Aerial57
7Save4
26Successful Tackles14
11Interceptions11
25Long pass47
3Assist2
8Successful center12
1Offside (Overtime)0
8Shots off goal8
34Head Success25
2Blocked13
15Tackle7
11Dribbles12
15Throw-in25
446Passes743
96Attacks115
45Dangerous attacks64
3Corner Kicks(HT)2
3BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed0
12ShotsInsideBox20
5ShotsOutsideBox11
80DuelsWon59
2.67ExpectedGoals2.82
1.8xGOpenPlay2.16
2.67xGNonPenalty2.82
3.24xGOT2.57
23Touches In Opposition Box57
23AccurateCrosses41
46GroundDuelsWon34
34AerialDuelsWon25
54Clearances17
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#3 Neco Williams
#16 Nicolas Dominguez
#10 Morgan Gibbs White
#7 Callum Hudson-Odoi
#9 Taiwo Awoniyi
#5 Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
#18 Angus Gunn
#31 Nikola Milenkovic
#44 Zach Abbott
Commentary
120' Josh Windass - Wrexham receive a yellow card
112' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
112' Nicolas Dominguez - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
100' Wrexham — substitution: Jay Rodriguez / Sam Smith
97' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos / Nicolo Savona
91' Wrexham — substitution: Ryan Barnett / Ryan James Longman
89' Goal! Callum Hudson-Odoi - Nottingham Forest
88' Wrexham — substitution: James McClean / Ben Sheaf
88' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Taiwo Awoniyi / Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
87' Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
87' Omari Hutchinson - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
76' Goal! Callum Hudson-Odoi - Nottingham Forest
74' Goal! Dominic Hyam - Wrexham
69' Wrexham — substitution: Lewis OBrien / Oliver Rathbone
69' Wrexham — substitution: Josh Windass / Nathan Broadhead
69' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Callum Hudson-Odoi / Dan Ndoye
64' Goal! Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz - Nottingham Forest
60' Wrexham — substitution: George Thomason / Liberato Cacace
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Neco Williams / Olexandr Zinchenko
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Morgan Gibbs White / Dilane Bakwa
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Nicolas Dominguez / James Mcatee
40' Goal! Oliver Rathbone - Wrexham
37' Goal! Liberato Cacace - Wrexham

How We Build the Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest on 09 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Wrexham's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Wrexham and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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