Nottingham Forest's first game of the new Premier League season is at home to Bournemouth and we're bringing you our predictions for Saturday's clash.
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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth prediction: Goals in this one for both teams
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of the hosts' last five matches.
- Five of Bournemouth's last six outings have seen both teams score.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in three of Forest's last five fixtures.
- Three of the Cherries' last four outings have witnessed fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Nottm Forest 1-1 Bournemouth
Two of each club's last five matches have ended in draws with under 2.5 goals being scored on each occasion and two of the last three meetings between the pair have ended in 1-1 draws.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Forest the slight favourite
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 21/11 (2.91) – 34.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nottingham Forest are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 40%, but we're predicting a close game between the two clubs.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Bournemouth lead
Saturday's guests are unbeaten in their last five games against Nottingham Forest, picking up three wins and two draws.
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
England Championship 03/05/22
Bournemouth
Nottm Forest
Nottm Forest preview: Another tough season on the cards?
As expected, Forest have been busy in the transfer market this summer with plenty of incomings and outgoings.
The Midlands club have brought in more money than they have spent despite the likes of Elliot Anderson, Nikola Milenkovic, Jota Silva, Marko Stamenic, Carlos Miguel and Eric Moreira all joining the club.
However, losing the likes of Moussa Niakhaté, Odysseas Vlachodimos and Orel Mangala will have been disappointing for manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Murillo, Sangaré, Williams, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Wood, Domínguez, Yates, Boly & Aina
England Premier League 28/09/24
L
Fulham
1
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 22/09/24
D
Brighton
2
Nottm Forest
2
England Premier League 14/09/24
W
Liverpool
0
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 31/08/24
D
Wolverhampton
1
Nottm Forest
1
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
Newcastle
1 (4)
Nottm Forest
1 (3)
Bournemouth preview: How will the Cherries perform without Solanke?
The big news coming out of Bournemouth this summer was the sale of last season's top goalscorer Dominic Solanke who joined Tottenham for around £60m.
The Cherries have used that money to bring in Luis Sinisterra, Enes Ünal, Dean Huijsen, Julián Araujo and Alex Paulsen, while Daniel Jebbison arrives on a free transfer from Sheff Utd.
Enes Unal, Tyler Adams, Neto and David Brooks are the main injury concerns for the visitors this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Travers (GK), Smith, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Kerkez, Christie, Scott, Billing, Sinisterra, Semenyo & Kluivert
England Premier League 30/09/24
W
Southampton
1
Bournemouth
3
England Premier League 21/09/24
L
Liverpool
3
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 14/09/24
L
Chelsea
1
Bournemouth
0
England Premier League 31/08/24
W
Everton
2
Bournemouth
3
England EFL Cup 28/08/24
L
West Ham
1
Bournemouth
0
Player to watch – Chris Wood
Chris Wood played a key role in keeping Nottingham Forest in the Premier League last season, scoring 14 times in 31 appearances.
The 32-year-old New Zealand international first arrived at Forest on loan from Newcastle in 2022/23 but only scored once in seven games. However, his first full season at the club was very different with the veteran striker getting much more game time and ending the campaign as the club's top scorer with 15 goals across all competitions.
The New Zealand striker impressed last season
We're interested to see how Wood performs this season for Forest because if he can score between 12-15 goals in the league again then it might well be enough to keep his team out of the relegation battle.
