Nottingham Forest vs Burnley – prediction, preview and betting tips – 19/04/2026

Nottingham Forest will aim to widen the gap between themselves and the relegation zone when they host Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday at the City Ground.

Forest sit three points above the drop and are currently on a four-game unbeaten run in the league – their joint-longest such streak this season.

Burnley, meanwhile, are 19th in the table with just 20 points and are once again facing the real prospect of relegation back to the Championship.

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Nottingham Forest vs Burnley key stats

• Nottingham Forest are undefeated in their last six matches.
• Four of Burnley's last five matches have produced fewer than five cards.
• Eight of last 10 Forest's matches have produced under 10.5 corners.

Nottingham Forest vs Burnley preview: Battle for survival is at stake

Nottingham Forest have endured a turbulent campaign, marked by multiple managerial changes, but they still have the opportunity to finish on a high by securing their top-flight status and potentially lifting the Europa League.

Confidence within the squad will be soaring after their impressive 1-0 aggregate victory over Portuguese giants Porto to reach the Europa League semi-finals, although their immediate focus now shifts back to league duties.

The Tricky Trees are unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions, but improvements are needed at the City Ground, where they have managed just 14 goals this season.

Forest are also unbeaten in their last three meetings with Burnley, though they have won only one of their previous eight league encounters against the Clarets.

Murillo, Chris Wood and Callum Hudson-Odoi are doubtful for the match, while John Victor, Nicolo Savona and Willy Boly remain long-term absentees with knee injuries.

Scott Parker’s side have endured the second-poorest away record in the league, collecting just nine points on the road, and are currently on a seven-match winless run.

The Clarets have struggled to compete at this level, managing just one Premier League victory since the start of November.

They have already conceded 64 goals this season and have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last three meetings with Forest, offering little encouragement ahead of this clash.

Burnley are also without a win in their last 10 away matches, and it will take a significant improvement to come away from the City Ground with a positive result.

Connor Roberts and Hannibal Mejbri remain sidelined through injury, while Josh Laurent serves the second game of his three-match suspension following his red card against Fulham last month.

Nottingham Forest vs Burnley form guide & betting tips

Whispers Predicts: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Burnley

Nottingham Forest have been a dramatic improvement in form under Vitor Pereira, and they are undefeated in their last four Premier League matches.

Burnley have been awful away from home this season, and Forest are expected to pick up all three points. They are priced at 1.5, which is an attractive bet.

Both teams have conceded goals at the back, with the Clarets having the worst defensive record in the league. Thus, both teams to score at 1.9, looks a tempting bet.