Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date- 23rd December, 2023
- Kick-off time- 08:30 PM IST
- Venue- City Ground
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Match Preview
Nottingham Forest is all set to go up against Bournemouth in the gameweek 18 of the English Premier League. Both the teams have played quite similarly till now in this season. On one hand, The Reds are placed in the 17th position of the league with nine losses in their 17 matches. Bournemouth too hasn’t had a season to be proud of.
The Cherries are placed 14th in the league table. However, Bournemouth are in a pretty good run of form in recent times. Andoni Iraola’s side has been unbeaten in their last games. Their last defeat came in November when they lost to Pep’s Manchester City. Bournemouth humiliated Manchester United in their home turf beating them by a scoreline of 3-0 in gameweek 16.
Bournemouth’s last game against Luton Town was in a 1-1 situation before the match was suspended as the Luton Town captain Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest hasn’t won a match in their last six games. Their last match ended in a 2-0 defeat against Ange’s Spurs.
Forest’s last win came against Aston Villa in the gameweek 11 of the league. It will be an interesting clash between the two teams as Bournemouth will be looking to continue their good run of form. On the other hand, Forest will be looking for a desperate win so that they can get out of the relegation zone.
Predicted Score: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth (2-1)
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Nottm Forest vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head and Predictions
The two teams have come face to face with each other 17 times in the English Premier League. Bournemouth leads the way with seven wins while Nottingham Forest stands with four wins in their bag.
Four matches between the teams have ended in a draw. In the last five matches too, Bournemouth dominated against Nottingham Forest as Forest has not beaten Bournemouth in their last five matches.
Bournemouth is predicted to win the match against Nottingham Forest by a scoreline of 2-0. With Bournemouth’s superb recent run, it will be difficult to bet against them.
Nottm Forest vs Bournemouth Team News
As many as four players will be missing the match on Saturday against Nottingham Forest. Ryan Fredericks, the right-back has already missed 32 matches for Bournemouth due to a calf injury. His return date is still unknown.
Tyler Adams and Emiliano Marcondes have been unavailable to the team from the start of the season due to a hamstring injury and a foot injury respectively. It is unlikely that Andoni Iraola will rotate his squad in the match as they will need a win to continue their good run of form. Iraola will have high hopes for his No.9 Dominic Solanke as the 26-year-old has been in potent form this season for Bournemouth.
Nottingham Forest: Taiwo Awoniyi, the No.9 of Forest is out due to groin surgery and is expected to return by March 2024. The right-back Serge Aurier will also miss the match on Saturday due to a calf strain. Nuno Santo is unlikely to rotate the squad for the match as they are desperate for a win to get out of the relegation zone.
Nottm Forest vs Bournemouth Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Tips
- Bournemouth is to win the match.
- Bournemouth is to score more than two goals.
- Dominic Solanke is to be on the score sheet.
Odds
- Nottingham Forest win-1.72
- Bournemouth win- 1.90
- Draw-1.88
Nottm Forest vs Bournemouth Probable Lineups
Nottingham Forest
- Goalkeeper: M. Turner
- Defenders- W. Boly, Murillo, M. Niakhate
- Midfielders- N. Williams, R. Yates, O. Mangala, C. Kouyate, H. Toffolo
- Forwards-A. Elanga, M. Gibbs-White
Bournemouth
- Goalkeeper: Neto
- Defenders: A. Smith, I. Zabarnyi, M. Senesi, M. Kerkez
- Midfielders: L. Cook, R. Christie, M. Tavernier, J. Kluivert, A. Semenyo
- Forward: D. Solanke
Nottm Forest vs Bournemouth Players to watch out for
Dominic Solanke
The player to watch out for Bournemouth is Dominic Solanke. The 26-year-old English center-forward has been on absolute fire this season in front of the goal.
Till now, the Bournemouth No.9 has racked up eight goals this season and provided an assist. Apart from Solanke, the left mid of Bournemouth Marcus Tavernier has also been in a pretty good run of form this season. Tavernier has scored twice and provided two assists in this season of the Premier League.
Anthony Elanga
The player to watch out for Nottingham Forest has to be Anthony Elanga. The former Manchester United man has been cooking since he came to Forest for a transfer fee of €17.5M.
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Elanga has been instrumental for Nuno Santo’s side with the crosses he provides down that left-hand wing. Elanga has till now scored thrice and provided three assists in this season. Apart from Elanga, Chris Wood can be a threat to Nottingham Forest.