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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 24th May 2026 |
Match Time | 4:00pm |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Nottingham, The City Ground |
The final day of the Premier League season brings Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth together at The City Ground, with plenty still on the line for both sides.
Forest face a stern test on home soil, with key defensive absentees undermining their preparations and a dreadful recent record in this fixture that reads zero wins from the last six meetings.
Bournemouth arrive in confident form, boasting a dominant head-to-head record against their hosts and a settled squad with no injury concerns heading into the finale.
The Cherries have won three and drawn three of the last six clashes between these sides, making them firm favourites to sign off the campaign with another positive result.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Form
Forest have found goals through Morgan Gibbs-White, who has scored or assisted in each of his last four Premier League outings. Chris Wood remains a threat too, having netted in two of his last three fixtures against Bournemouth. However, Forest have struggled to get the better of the Cherries in recent seasons, winning just three of 16 Premier League meetings overall.
Bournemouth come into this fixture in formidable shape, unbeaten in 17 consecutive Premier League matches. Antoine Semenyo has been particularly sharp, scoring in four of his last six league appearances. Rayan Vitor has chipped in with goals in three of his last four outings, while Junior Kroupi matches that record. The Cherries are a side brimming with confidence and attacking options.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Nottingham Forest: Murillo (Injured/out), Hudson-Odoi (Injured/out), Savona (Injured/out), Abbott (Injured/out), John Victor (Injured/out)
Bournemouth: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Nottingham Forest
Murillo's absence is a significant blow to Forest's defensive structure, robbing them of one of their more composed operators at the back. Gibbs-White will be expected to carry the creative burden, with Chris Wood likely to lead the line and provide the physical presence up front.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth appear to have a clean bill of health heading into the final day. Antoine Semenyo and Junior Kroupi have been in fine scoring form and will be central to the Cherries' attacking plans, with Marcus Tavernier providing regular shots on target from midfield.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Matz Sels; Neco Williams, Nicola Milenkovic, Morato, Luca Netz; Elliot Anderson, Nicolas Dominguez; Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White, Omari Hutchinson; Chris Wood
Bournemouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Djordje Petrovic; Adam Smith, James Hill, Marco Senesi, Adrien Truffert; Adam Scott, Tyler Adams; Rayan, Junior Kroupi, Marcus Tavernier; Evanilson
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Key Stats & Match Facts
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 11 meetings against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
Antoine Semenyo has scored in three of his last four appearances against Forest in the Premier League.
Morgan Gibbs-White has recorded at least one shot on target in eight of his last nine Premier League appearances.
Marcus Tavernier has attempted two or more shots in five of his last six outings against Forest.
Historically, Premier League clashes between Forest and Bournemouth average 2.8 goals per match, with both teams scoring in 67% of those fixtures.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Bournemouth have been the dominant side in this fixture and their head-to-head record speaks volumes. Forest's defensive injury problems weaken an already stretched squad, and with the Cherries carrying genuine attacking threat across the pitch, we fancy them to edge this one. Bournemouth win, with both teams finding the net in an open final-day contest.
Best Bets
Bournemouth to win at 11/10 with Bet365. The Cherries have won three of the last six meetings against Forest and carry superior attacking firepower into this final-day fixture.
Over 2.5 Goals at 3/5 with Bet365. Both sides carry attacking threat through in-form forwards, and the head-to-head average of 2.8 goals per match in this fixture supports a lively encounter.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Bet Builder
This three-leg bet builder combines Morgan Gibbs-White and Marcus Tavernier each registering a shot on target with both teams scoring, priced at 16/5 with Bet365.
Gibbs-White has been on fire, recording at least one shot on target in eight of his last nine Premier League appearances. He is Forest's most dangerous attacking outlet.
Tavernier has been a consistent threat against Forest specifically, attempting two or more shots in five of his last six outings against the hosts. Registering a single effort on target looks well within reach.
Both teams to score is backed by a strong recent trend in this fixture, with both sides netting in the majority of recent head-to-head clashes. The in-form attackers on each side make this a solid inclusion.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 16/5 and is as short as 23/10 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £9 from best to worst price.
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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Talking Points
Bournemouth's stranglehold over this fixture is a genuine talking point heading into the final day. The Cherries have won the last two Premier League meetings without conceding, including a thumping 5-0 victory in January 2025. That kind of dominance weighs heavily on any home side, and Forest will need to overcome a significant psychological barrier. With Murillo sidelined and their defensive resources stretched thin, the hosts face a well-drilled Bournemouth side that knows exactly how to get results at The City Ground.
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