Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction: Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are predicted to draw 2-2 in their Premier League opener.
The City Ground is set to host an intriguing Premier League encounter as Nottingham Forest welcome AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, August 17. Both sides will be eager to kick off their 2024-25 campaigns on a positive note in this 3:00 PM BST fixture.
Projected Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth Lineups and Formations
Nottingham Forest Lineup (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels; Neco Williams, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Ola Aina; Ibrahim Sangare, Danilo; Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Chris Wood
AFC Bournemouth Lineup (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Christie, Alex Scott; Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Luis Sinisterra; Antoine Semenyo
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest enter this fixture following a thrilling 4-3 pre-season victory over Greek side Olympiacos. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo will be hoping his team can carry that attacking momentum into their Premier League opener.
Bournemouth, under the guidance of Andoni Iraola, come into this match on the back of a 3-2 friendly win against La Liga outfit Girona. The Cherries will be aiming to improve on last season’s 12th-place finish and start their campaign with a positive result away from home.
Injury Concerns
Nottingham Forest have a clean bill of health, with no reported injuries heading into the season opener.
Bournemouth, however, will be without Tyler Adams (back injury), David Brooks (shoulder injury), and Enes Ünal (broken toe). All three players are expected to return later in August or early November.
Where to Watch Live?
Fans in various countries can catch the action live. Here’s a breakdown of broadcasters in some countries:
- USA: Peacock
- UK: Not available for live broadcast due to 3PM blackout
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Germany: Sky Sport Premier League
- France: Canal+ Sport
Form Guide
Nottingham Forest: W-D-W-L-D-W (Last six matches across all competitions)
AFC Bournemouth: W-W-L-L-D-L (Last six matches across all competitions)
Head-to-Head
In their last six meetings, Bournemouth have had the upper hand with three wins and three draws against Forest. Their most recent encounter in February 2024 ended in a 1-1 stalemate.
Data and Stats
- Nottingham Forest averaged 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in their previous 10 matches.
- Bournemouth averaged 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in their last 10 games.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) occurred in 8 of Forest’s last 10 matches and 6 of Bournemouth’s previous 10 games.
- Forest had an average possession of 41.20% in their last 10 matches, while Bournemouth averaged 42.60%.
- Chris Wood is Forest’s top scorer with 6 goals, while Morgan Gibbs-White leads in assists with 6.
- For Bournemouth, Dominic Solanke is the leading scorer with 4 goals, and Marcos Senesi tops the assist chart with 3.
Who Will Win?
Given the recent form and stats of both teams, this match could be a closely contested affair. Both sides have shown attacking intent, which suggests we might see goals at both ends. The predicted score is:
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction is Nottingham Forest 2-2 AFC Bournemouth
This Premier League opener promises to be an exciting clash as both teams look to start their seasons on a high note. The mix of established players and new signings on both sides adds an element of unpredictability, making it a must-watch for football fans.
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