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Premier League

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth - Preview and Prediction

Get the latest previews, tips and predictions for the exciting Premier League match Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth. Check out our expert analysis and see how the teams will perform.

Prediction


Nottingham Forest

10%

Home

vs

Bournemouth

45%

Away

Performance


Nottingham Forest

7%

Home

vs

Bournemouth

93%

Away

Overview

The stage is set at The City Ground for an intriguing Premier League encounter as Nottingham Forest play host to Bournemouth. With both teams looking to secure vital points in their respective campaigns, this match promises to be a compelling contest. Nottingham Forest, currently sitting at 17th in the league table, will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage and improve their precarious position. Bournemouth, positioned at 14th, will aim to build on their recent positive results and distance themselves further from the relegation zone.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been a cause for concern, with the team managing only a single point from their last five games, reflected in a sequence of "LDLLL". Their last fixture ended in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham, with the match concluding without any goals from the home side. Despite playing at The City Ground, Forest's record against Bournemouth hasn't been favorable, with no wins, two draws, and three losses in their last encounters. The team will be desperate to turn around their fortunes and will look to leverage the support of their home fans to spark a change in momentum.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth heads into this match with a contrasting run of form compared to their hosts. Their last four games have seen them collect 10 points out of a possible 12, with an impressive "WWDW" streak. The last match has to be abandoned in the 59th minute due to Luton's Tom Lockyer collapsing at the pitch. The Cherries' most recent victory was particularly notable as they secured a commanding 3-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford. This result is sure to boost their confidence as they travel to Nottingham. Historically, Bournemouth has enjoyed success against Nottingham Forest, boasting three wins and two draws in their previous meetings. The team will be looking to continue this dominance and further solidify their mid-table standing.

Head 2 Head

Last 5 Statistics


Nottingham Forest

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Bournemouth

49%

Avg. Ball Possession %

+2%
51%
75%

Avg. Pass %

+1%
76%
63
+15%

Total Shots

47
1950

Total Passes

+3%
2065

Head 2 Head

Last 5 Games


Nottingham Forest

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Bournemouth

0

Wins

2

Draws

3

Wins

0
2

1

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1

1
0
0
2

2

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3

1
0
0
2

0

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1

2
0
0
2

1

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2

3
1
0
2

0

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0

1
0

Prediction

The prediction for this match favors Bournemouth as the likely winner. This outlook is based on both teams' recent performances and historical head-to-head record. While Nottingham Forest will have the advantage of playing on familiar turf at The City Ground, their struggle for form could prove detrimental against a Bournemouth side that has shown resilience and capability in recent fixtures. However, football is unpredictable by nature, and with both sides fighting for crucial points, anything can happen on match day.

As we approach kickoff, all eyes will be on R. Jones, who is tasked with officiating the game in Nottingham. Fans from both camps will be marking their calendars for Saturday, hoping that their team can secure the much-needed victory as we move deeper into the season.