Ahead of their Premier League clash at the City Ground on Saturday, check out our predictions and betting tips for Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth.
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Sat, 23 Dec 2023 , 15:00 UTC • City Ground • Premier League
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Preview & Prediction
Despite a rocky start to life in the Premier League, Andoni Iraola has got Bournemouth ticking. The Cherries head into the festive period as one of the most in-form teams, unbeaten in five and collecting 13 points from a possible 15.
This impressive run includes a resounding 3-0 win at Old Trafford against Manchester United, a victory over Newcastle, and taking points from high-flying Aston Villa.
Sitting 14th in the table, just three points shy of the top half, Bournemouth aim to extend their climb with a win at the City Ground on Saturday.
In contrast, Nottingham Forest are enduring a difficult period, managing just one win in their last 13 games. This woeful run of form has ultimately led to the end of Steve Cooper’s tenure.
Former Wolves and Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo steps in as Cooper’s replacement. With the club occupying the 17th position in the table, Santo’s aim is clear: avoid relegation.
As for Saturday’s match, Bournemouth hold a favourable record against Nottingham Forest, winning three of their last four meetings and remaining unbeaten in the last six.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
- Under 2.5 goals @ EVS
- Harry Toffolo to be booked @ 23/4
- Combined Bet Builder Odds @ 21/2
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Betting Tip 1: Under 2.5 goals @ EVS
As a new manager, Nuno’s first port of call will surely be to shore up the Forest defence. The Garibaldis have conceded 15 goals across their last six matches – an average of 2.5 per game.
Nuno’s Wolves side were tough to beat. They had the fifth-best defensive record in both the 18/19 and 19/20 seasons during their return to the Premier League.
Against a Bournemouth side full of confidence, Nuno will prioritise limiting the opponent’s chances, hence the evens price for the match to have under 2.5 goals appeals.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Betting Tip 2: Harry Toffolo to be booked @ 23/4
A price for a full-back to be booked at 23/4 is too good to turn down, especially considering he has seen yellow twice in his last five games.
It could be a busy game for him up against Antoine Semenyo, who has been one of Bournemouth’s brightest players in attack under Iraola.
Only Marcus Tavernier is attempting more take-ons on a gamely basis than Semenyo, who’ll be keen to give his opposing left-back a torrid time.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Odds
- Match Odds: Nottingham Forest: 37/20 | Draw: 5/2 | Bournemouth: 31/20
- Total Goals: Over 2.5: 4/5 | Under 2.5: EVS
- Both Teams To Score: Yes: 13/20 | No: 23/20
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