Saturday's clash between Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest has the potential to be one of the games of the weekend as two in-form sides, chasing European football, go head-to-head at the Vitality Stadium.
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Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Possible stalemate on the cards?
Key Stats
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 11 matches in league and cup.
- Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last nine fixtures across all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in each of the last five encounters between these two clubs.
- Four of the Cherries' last five matches have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Bournemouth 2-2 Nottm Forest
With both of these teams playing so well right now we can only envisage the pair cancelling one another out on Saturday. Three of the last four meetings between these two clubs have ended in 1-1 draws but we are backing both teams to score a couple of goals each this weekend as they both look fantastic in front of goal right now.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bournemouth the bookmaker's pick
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bournemouth are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 47.6%, but we are expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Cherries lead
Bournemouth have won two and drawn three of their last five league meetings with Nottingham Forest and when the pair met for their reverse fixture in August, the scoreline ended 1-1.
England Premier League 17/08/24
Nottm Forest
Bournemouth
England Premier League 04/02/24
Bournemouth
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 23/12/23
Nottm Forest
Bournemouth
England Premier League 21/01/23
Bournemouth
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 03/09/22
Nottm Forest
Bournemouth
Bournemouth preview: Drawn three of last five in the PL
The Cherries continued their fine unbeaten run in league and cup last weekend when they made the trip to St James' Park.
Justin Kluivert had his best game in a Bournemouth shirt against one of his father's former clubs, scoring a hat trick as the Cherries ran out 4-1 winners to make it 11 games without defeat.
Enes Unal, Francisco Evanilson, Marcos Senesi, Julian Araujo, James Hill, Marcus Tavernier, Adam Smith, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra and Julio Soler make up the list of possible absentees for the hosts this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Kepa (GK), Zabarnyi, Kerkez, Huijsen, Christie, Cook, Brooks, Adams, Kluivert, Semenyo & Ouattara
England Premier League 10/05/25
L
Aston Villa
1
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 03/05/25
W
Arsenal
1
Bournemouth
2
England Premier League 27/04/25
D
Man Utd
1
Bournemouth
1
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
0
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 14/04/25
W
Fulham
0
Bournemouth
1
Nottm Forest preview: Eight PL games unbeaten
Nottingham Forest raced into a 3-0 lead at home to Southampton last time out before the game had even reached the halfway point, thanks to goals from Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and top scorer Chris Wood.
The Saints pulled two goals back in the second half to make it a nervy end to the game for the home fans but Forest held firm to secure a 3-2 victory and make it eight games unbeaten in the league.
Ibrahim Sangare has been ruled out of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth due to a thigh injury, while Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Aina, Milenkovic, Williams, Murillo, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Domínguez, Wood, Silva & Elanga
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Leicester
2
Nottm Forest
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Crystal Palace
1
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 01/05/25
L
Brentford
2
Nottm Forest
0
England FA Cup 27/04/25
L
Man City
2
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 21/04/25
W
Tottenham
1
Nottm Forest
2
Player to watch – Justin Kluivert
Justin Kluivert is enjoying his best form in a Bournemouth shirt right now and that's why we have chosen the Dutch forward as out player to watch this weekend.
Kluivert scored a hat trick in a 4-1 win at Newcastle last time out and has now scored nine goals in his last ten appearances across all competitions.
One of the Cherries standout players this season
We're expecting another big performance from the Bournemouth attacker on Saturday in a game that we expect the goals to flow in both directions.