Luton Town vs Forest Green prediction 31.10.2025 | FA Cup
Luton Town F.C.
Kick off:
Date:
Forest Green
1
1.49
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4.10
2
4.90
Contents
- Competition: FA Cup
- Date: 31st October 2025
- Kick-off: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
- Venue: Kenilworth Road
A place in the second round of the FA Cup rests on the outcome of Friday night's match between Luton Town and Forest Green at Kenilworth Road. The hosts are currently 10th in the Football League One table, while Forest Green are fifth in the National League. According to form and head-to-head stats, Luton are favourites to win at full time, but anything can happen in football. Read our preview for the latest team news and betting tips ahead of the clash!
Luton Town F.C. vs Forest Green Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Luton Town F.C.
3 : 1
Forest Green
League Two
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Forest Green
0 : 2
Luton Town F.C.
League Two
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Luton Town F.C.
4 : 1
Forest Green
Enterprise National League
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Forest Green
0 : 0
Luton Town F.C.
Enterprise National League
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Luton Town F.C.
1 : 1
Forest Green
Enterprise National League
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Forest Green
1 : 2
Luton Town F.C.
Enterprise National League
The two teams have played each other 11 times since 2010, most recently in 2018. Luton Town won seven of those matches, including the last three, while Forest Green Rovers won just once and there were three draws. The average number of goals scored per game during this period was 2.9, indicating plenty of entertainment.
Luton Town team overview
Luton Town have gone from being a Premier League side to a third division side in under three years. The Hatters were relegated after finishing 18th in the 2023-24 Premier League, and were relegated again after a disappointing Championship campaign last year.
Life in the third division has not brought fans any joy so far, and the fact that the board has already sacked three coaches in 2025 is the best way to illustrate this.
Jack Wilshere was appointed this month and boasts a good record after his first three games in charge (two wins and defeat). The most recent of the two victories came earlier this week at this ground as the Hatters beat Brighton U21 3-1 in the Football League Trophy.
Calf issues mean Marvelous Nakamba and Ali Al-Hamadi will not play in Friday's game, while Shandon Baptiste and Teden Mengi are dealing with cruciate ligament and knee injuries respectively.
Last matches of Luton Town F.C.
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Luton Town F.C.
3 : 1
Brighton U21
EFL Trophy
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Northampton Town
0 : 1
Luton Town F.C.
League One
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Luton Town F.C.
0 : 2
Mansfield Town
League One
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Cambridge United
3 : 1
Luton Town F.C.
EFL Trophy
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Stevenage
2 : 0
Luton Town F.C.
League One
Luton Town F.C. lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Josh Keeley
Defenders
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33
Cohen Bramall
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15
Teden Mengi
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17
Nigel Lonwijk
Midfielders
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22
Lamine Fanne
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18
Jordan Clark
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27
Jake Richards
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23
George Saville
Forwards
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21
Nahki Wells
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3
Kal Naismith
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30
Gideon Kodua
Forest Green team overview
Meanwhile, Forest Green Rovers are competing in the National League for the second consecutive season following their relegation from League Two at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
The Rovers narrowly missed out on promotion last season, finishing fifth before losing the play-off semi-final on penalties to Southend United.
Robbie Savage’s men have improved this season, with the team currently just two places below the top and they go into Friday’s game on the back of a 2-1 win over Boreham Wood.
Laurent Mendy will be available for selection against Luton Town, having served a one-match ban for a red card against Carlisle. The visitors have no injury concerns and may field the same team that beat Boreham Wood last weekend.
Last matches of Forest Green
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Forest Green
2 : 1
Boreham Wood
Enterprise National League
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Forest Green
3 : 5
Leicester U21
National League Cup
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Carlisle United
4 : 2
Forest Green
Enterprise National League
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Worthing
1 : 4
Forest Green
FA Cup
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Forest Green
0 : 1
Rochdale
Enterprise National League
Forest Green lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Luke McNicholas
Defenders
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15
Jordan Moore-Taylor
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32
Abraham Kanu
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6
Laurent Mendy
Midfielders
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25
Harry Whitwell
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8
Nick Haughton
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21
Tre Pemberton
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7
Kyle McAllister
Forwards
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3
Neil Kengni
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11
Tom Knowles
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29
Kairo Mitchell
Prediction
With two wins from three games in charge of Luton Town, head coach Wilshere will be aiming for another win against Forest on Friday and, with the home crowd behind his team, he will be confident of walking away with a win after 90 minutes. Having scored three goals in their last two games, the visitors could well make it a close contest that could 2-1 for Luton Town.
Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- Forest Green kept a clean sheet in just one of their last six matches.
- Luton Town finished just one of their last six games without conceding.
- Each of the last two meetings between Luton and Forest Green ended with four goals.
Main prediction Luton Town F.C. - Forest Green
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
20Bet
1.7
