Nottingham Forest vs Burnley Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds
A crucial Premier League clash awaits as 16th-placed Nottingham Forest host 19th-placed Burnley at the City Ground. With both sides desperately seeking points to improve their standing in the intensely competitive league, this encounter, set for April 19, 2026, promises to be a tense affair.
OC Staff - April 19, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadNottingham Forest vs Burnley: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
A crucial Premier League clash awaits as 16th-placed Nottingham Forest host 19th-placed Burnley at the City Ground. With both sides desperately seeking points to improve their standing in the intensely competitive league, this encounter, set for 9:00 AM EDT on April 19, 2026, promises to be a tense affair.
Nottingham Forest vs Burnley Form
Nottingham Forest head into this fixture after a mixed run of results. Their last outing saw them secure a morale-boosting 1-0 victory over Porto in the Europa League. However, their Premier League form is less convincing, with their last domestic match ending in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. Over their last six Premier League matches, the Tricky Trees have struggled for wins, managing just one draw and one loss at home. Their overall form rank in the league's last six games places them 14th, indicating a slight dip in performance.
Burnley, meanwhile, are enduring a torrid spell. Their last Premier League fixture resulted in a 2-0 defeat away to Brighton, extending their winless streak in the league to six matches. The Clarets have conceded at least two goals in eight of their last ten Premier League matches, highlighting significant defensive vulnerabilities. Their form table ranking (19th) reflects their current struggles, suggesting a team low on confidence and fighting for survival.
Nottingham Forest vs Burnley Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these two sides was earlier this season in September 2025, a Premier League fixture that ended in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor. Looking at their last six encounters, Burnley have largely had the upper hand, remaining undefeated in ten of their last eleven matches against Nottingham Forest across all competitions. However, it's worth noting that three of their last six meetings have ended in a draw, with Forest securing a 2-1 away victory in May 2024. Interestingly, under 2.5 goals have been seen in Nottingham Forest's last eight home matches against Burnley in all competitions, suggesting historically tight affairs at the City Ground.
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Nottingham Forest vs Burnley Probable Lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Sels
- Defenders: Williams, Milenkovic, Cunha, Aina
- Midfielders: Sangaré, Anderson
- Attacking Midfielders: Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi
- Forward: Jesus
Burnley (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Dúbravka
- Defenders: Hartman, Estève, Humphreys, Walker
- Midfielders: Ward-Prowse, Florentino
- Attacking Midfielders: Anthony, Ugochukwu, Edwards
- Forward: Flemming
Nottingham Forest vs Burnley Team News
Nottingham Forest face a few injury concerns ahead of this critical match. Victor, Savona, and Boly are all confirmed absentees due to injury. Additionally, Murillo, Wood, and Hudson-Odoi are listed as doubtful, having picked up knocks recently. The potential absence of Hudson-Odoi, who left the pitch on crutches in their last Europa League game, could be a significant blow to their attacking options.
Burnley will be without Laurent, who is serving a three-game ban after a red card. Beyer, Cullen, and Roberts are also sidelined with injuries. Amdouni and Mejbri are listed as doubtful, adding to the Clarets' selection headaches. The return of Walker to the starting XI after being benched against Brighton could provide some much-needed experience in defence.
Nottingham Forest vs Burnley Match Facts
- Nottingham Forest have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 8 home matches against Burnley in all competitions.
- Burnley have conceded at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches in Premier League.
- Burnley are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
- Burnley have failed to win their last 6 matches in Premier League.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Burnley
Nottingham Forest, despite their own inconsistencies, will be buoyed by their recent Europa League success and the opportunity to put distance between themselves and the relegation zone. The hosts possess strengths in protecting a lead and attacking down the wings, which could prove decisive against a Burnley side struggling defensively. The Clarets have significant weaknesses, particularly in aerial duels, avoiding individual errors, and defending against attacks down the wings and through balls. Given that Forest will likely score from a wing-play situation, as per pre-match forecasts, this could exploit Burnley's defensive frailties. The visitors' poor form, coupled with their tendency to concede at least two goals regularly, suggests they will struggle to contain a motivated Forest side.
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Considering Burnley's abysmal run of form, having failed to win their last six Premier League matches and conceding heavily, a home win for Nottingham Forest appears to be the most sensible bet. Forest's recent victory and their strong desire to secure Premier League survival provide ample motivation. The match facts also highlight Burnley's defensive struggles, conceding two or more goals in eight of their last ten league games. This, combined with Forest's predicted scoreline of 2-0, makes a straightforward home win a compelling option.
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