Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Prediction & Picks - Premier League
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by Erik Gibbs | in Premier League Picks
Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth meet at City Ground on Sunday afternoon for their final Premier League match of the season. Forest enter the fixture with their top-flight status already secured, despite a turbulent campaign that left them in the lower part of the table. Their spring form has been uneven, but they have done enough under Vitor Pereira to avoid the relegation fight on the final day. The home side has often looked most comfortable when staying compact, absorbing pressure and trying to release Morgan Gibbs-White or Chris Wood into dangerous areas quickly. That approach gives Forest a clear route into the game, even if their overall season has lacked consistency.
Bournemouth arrive in the East Midlands in a far stronger league position. Andoni Iraola's side has produced one of the more impressive campaigns in the division and enters the final day in the top six. Their high-energy style has remained a major part of their identity, with aggressive pressing, quick transitions and direct attacking play helping them trouble stronger opponents. Bournemouth's recent form has also been strong, including a 1-1 draw with Manchester City and a 3-0 home win over Crystal Palace earlier in May. Those results reflect a side that has grown into the season rather than faded late.
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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6
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57 | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 |
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16
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44 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 |
Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 17, 2026 - Premier League
May 10, 2026 - Premier League
May 7, 2026 - Europa League
May 4, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 30, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 24, 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 10, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 30, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 16, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 15, 2026 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 17, 2026 - Premier League
May 7, 2026 - Europa League
May 4, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 24, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 9, 2026 - Europa League
Mar 22, 2026 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 19, 2026 - Premier League
May 9, 2026 - Premier League
May 3, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 22, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 18, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 11, 2026 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 19, 2026 - Premier League
May 3, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 22, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 20, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 3, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 28, 2026 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 9, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 18, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 11, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 14, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 21, 2026 - Premier League
Feb 10, 2026 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest against Bournemouth : Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
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Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 26, 2025 - Premier League
Jan 25, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 17, 2024 - Premier League
Feb 4, 2024 - Premier League
Dec 23, 2023 - Premier League
Jan 21, 2023 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest against Bournemouth Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
S. Ortega
DefenderL. Netz
Z. Abbott
MidfielderN. Dominguez
J. McAtee
R. Yates
L. Sillah
D. Ndoye
T. Awoniyi
C. Mandas
DefenderB. Diakite
MidfielderD. Brooks
J. Kluivert
L. Cook
A. Adli
B. Gannon-Doak
E. Unal
Missing players
O. Aina
N. Savona
MidfielderMurillo
ForwardC. Hudson Odoi
J. Soler
M. Akinmboni
MidfielderR. Christie
Most goals and assists
Nottingham Forest
Bournemouth
M. Gibbs-White
(15 Goals)
E. Kroupi
(13 Goals)
O. Hutchinson
(5 Assists)
M. Senesi
(5 Assists)
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A. Truffert
(5 Assists)
Nottingham Forest - Bournemouth Key Points
- The Over is 1-4 in Nottingham Forest's last 5 home games
- The Over is 0-3-2 in Bournemouth's last 5 away games
- Nottingham Forest is 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games
- Bournemouth is 3-2 ATS in their last 5 away games
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Our Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Prediction
For Forest, Gibbs-White remains the most important creative figure. He links midfield to attack, carries the ball into advanced areas and gives the team its main source of invention around the final third. Chris Wood provides the penalty-box presence, giving Forest a direct option when they look to deliver from wide areas or play early into the front line. Forest do have defensive concerns, with Murillo among the players whose availability has been watched after a hamstring problem. That issue matters because Bournemouth's movement and pressing can quickly expose any lack of organization at the back.
Bournemouth's attack has been less dependent on one player than in previous seasons. Eli Junior Kroupi has been a major goal threat, while Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson and Justin Kluivert have all contributed to a varied forward unit. Tyler Adams should not be listed as unavailable with a back strain, as current match information does not support that claim. Bournemouth's confirmed concerns are better treated through current team news rather than older injury notes.
Assessing the matchup, Bournemouth look better positioned. They have the stronger league record, more reliable recent form and a clearer tactical identity under Iraola. Forest still carry danger at home, especially if Gibbs-White finds space behind Bournemouth's midfield press, but the visitors have shown more consistency across the season. Bournemouth's pressing, attacking variety and stronger overall form give them the slight edge in what should still be a competitive final-day match. Our prediction for Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth: Over 2.5 goals.
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