Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th August 2024

Nottingham Forest kept themselves free of relegation, and that is the best, you could say about last season in the Premier League for the home side. From a bottom six finish they will be hoping to improve as they open another campaign when welcoming Bournemouth this coming Saturday.

We are bound to see an exciting game this coming Saturday as both Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are looking to add some much-needed points to their respective accounts.

Nottingham Forest are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 15 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.5 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 17 goals, or an average of 1.7 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to zero clean sheets in this run.

Bournemouth are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 13 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.3 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of 15 goals, and while Bournemouth claimed three clean sheets, they conceded an average of 1.5 goals per match.

Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth had to settle for a draw each in their most recent match, which finished with a 1-1 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 12/5.

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Prediction

Nottingham Forest Form

Nottingham Forest have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Sheffield United by 1-3. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 2-3 against Chelsea, before achieving a 1-2 win against Burnley. Nottingham Forest only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at City Ground, Nottingham in the Premier League. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded ten goals.

A top half finish is the dream target for Bournemouth, although retaining their Premier League status has to be the priority.

Bournemouth Form

Bournemouth were unable to pick up a single good result in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 3-0 by Arsenal. Next up, Brentford won 1-2, before losing 2-1 against Chelsea. Bournemouth claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches reads ten goals conceded and six scored.

Retaining their Premier League status and challenging for a top half finish will be on the agenda for Bournemouth this season.

It seems both Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest have some issues concerning their defence, as they seem to find themselves on the receiving end a bit too often lately. We believe the trend continues this coming Saturday, and we are rooting for goals.

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Squads

Nottingham Forest Squad

Santo will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Bournemouth from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season):

Carlos Miguel (0/0), Matt Turner (0/0), Matz Sels (0/0), Andrew Omobamidele (0/0), Harry Toffolo (0/0), Joe Worrall (0/0), Murillo (0/0), Neco Williams (0/0), Nikola Milenkovic (0/0), Ola Aina (0/0), Omar Richards (0/0), Willy Boly (0/0), Danilo (0/0), Elliot Anderson (0/0), Ibrahim Sangare (0/0), Jonjo Shelvey (0/0), Josh Bowler (0/0), Morgan Gibbs-White (0/0), Nicolas Dominguez (0/0), Ryan Yates (0/0), Alex Mighten (0/0), Anthony Elanga (0/0), Callum Hudson-Odoi (0/0), Chris Wood (0/0), Emmanuel Dennis (0/0), Eric da Silva Moreira (0/0), Jota Silva (0/0), Taiwo Awoniyi (0/0), Ui-Jo Hwang (0/0).

Bournemouth Squad

Below is the full team squad of Bournemouth. The manager Iraola will pick his starting XI against Nottingham Forest from these players:

Mark Travers (0/0), Neto (0/0), Will Dennis (0/0), Adam Smith (0/0), Chris Mepham (0/0), Dean Huijsen (0/0), Illia Zabarnyi (0/0), James Hill (0/0), Marcos Senesi (0/0), Max Aarons (0/0), Milos Kerkez (0/0), Alex Scott (0/0), Dango Ouattara (0/0), David Brooks (0/0), Gavin Kilkenny (0/0), Hamed Traore (0/0), Justin Kluivert (0/0), Lewis Cook (0/0), Marcus Tavernier (0/0), Philip Billing (0/0), Ryan Christie (0/0), Tyler Adams (0/0), Antoine Semenyo (0/0), Daniel Jebbison (0/0), Enes Unal (0/0), Jaidon Anthony (0/0), Luis Sinisterra (0/0), Romain Faivre (0/0).

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Team News

At the time of writing, Nottingham Forest have three players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Bournemouth this coming Saturday. Nottingham Forest have to alter their line-up, as both Nikola Milenkovic and Joe Worrall get a day in the shade.

Nottingham Forest are unable to field Chris Wood this coming Saturday against Bournemouth, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Bournemouth are juggling with four absent players on on Saturday when travelling to Nottingham Forest.

James Hill, Max Aarons, Tyler Adams and Daniel Jebbison all face a spell on the sidelines for Bournemouth due to various injuries.

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Lineups

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth H2H

Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time Nottingham Forest played Bournemouth. The pair finished even in a 1-1 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand. Nottingham Forest go into their upcoming match against Bournemouth with a 0% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 0-2-2 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Results

Both teams to score paid out four times in the previous four matches between home side Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth. Best priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 8/13.

Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Betting Tips

Callum Hudson-Odoi is showing good form for Nottingham Forest, scoring three goals in their last six matches. Enes Unal scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

In their last 10 matches at City Ground, Nottingham across all tournaments Nottingham Forest won three times, drew three and lost four times. Bournemouth claimed two wins, three draw and five defeats in their last 10 games away. Goals are usually flowing for Nottingham Forest on home soil these days, and at both ends of pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in six of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened seven times for Bournemouth in their last 10 league games away from home.

In the last four encounters between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth over 2.5 goals came out two times, as Nottingham Forest averaged 1.5 goals a game. Bournemouth scored an average of two goals in these, while both teams scored four times. Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Nottingham Forest, who scored an average of 1.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Bournemouth, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches.