Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers Prediction and Preview | FA Cup

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Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers Match Preview

Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers Betting Tips and Preview – FA Cup | 31 Oct, 19:30

Venue: Kenilworth Road
Competition: FA Cup – First Round
Kick-Off: Friday 31st October 2025, 19:30 (UK)


🔍 Match Preview

FA Cup action returns to Kenilworth Road on Friday night as Luton Town host Forest Green Rovers in an intriguing First Round tie. Both sides have endured mixed fortunes this season but will see this clash as an opportunity to build momentum.

Luton Town, back in League One, have endured a stop-start campaign but are beginning to find some rhythm under new boss Jack Wilshere. The Hatters currently sit 10th in the table with six wins from 13 league games and come into this tie chasing a third straight win in all competitions.

Recent victories over Northampton Town (1-0) and Brighton U21 (3-1) in the EFL Trophy suggest confidence is returning. Importantly, Luton have been reliable in front of goal, scoring in six of their eight home games so far this season.

Visitors Forest Green Rovers, meanwhile, are on the road to recovery following relegation to the National League. Under Robbie Savage, they’ve made an impressive start to life in non-league, sitting near the top after nine wins, five draws, and only two defeats.

However, form has dipped slightly of late, with just two wins from their last seven matches in all competitions. Still, Forest Green have been lively in attack, scoring in seven of their nine away games this term — and they’ll fancy their chances of testing Luton’s backline.

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Current Form Guide
  • Luton have won 3 of their last 7 matches in all competitions.

  • Forest Green have scored in 7 of their last 9 away games.

  • Both teams have found the net in 6 of Luton’s last 8 home fixtures.

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups

Luton Town:

  • Teden Mengi (knee) remains a doubt.

  • Marvelous Nakamba (calf) and Shandon Baptiste (ACL) are sidelined.

  • Ali Al-Hamadi (hamstring) is ruled out.

  • Wilshere likely to stick with a strong starting XI after back-to-back wins.

Predicted XI:
Keeley; Bramall, Naismith, Mengi, Lonwijk; Saville; Kodua, Clark, Dabo, Richards; Wells


Forest Green Rovers:

  • Robbie Savage expected to name an unchanged side after last weekend’s 2-1 win over Boreham Wood.

  • No fresh injury concerns.

Predicted XI:
McNicholas; Buyabu, Moore-Taylor, Inniss, Pemberton; Bunker; Clarke, Whitwell, Moore, Knowles; Babalola

Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers Prediction

This FA Cup First Round clash has the potential to be an entertaining encounter. Luton should have the edge with home advantage and superior quality, but Forest Green’s scoring record on the road suggests they won’t go quietly.

Expect chances at both ends in a lively cup tie under the lights at Kenilworth Road.

Prediction: Both Teams To Score – Yes

Luton Town v Forest Green Rovers Betting Tips

Both Teams To Score – Yes @ 1.80 (Betfred)

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Conclusion

Luton’s improved form and home record make them slight favourites, but Forest Green’s attacking energy means they’re well capable of finding the net. Goals at both ends look the most logical play here.

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