Burnley vs Nottingham Forest Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on September 20, 2025
English Premier League
In the Matchweek 5 of the English Premier League on September 20, 2025, Burnley and Nottingham Forest will face off. The visitors will try to claim victory over the division newcomer.
Our Prediction for Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
The club from Turf Moor is quickly becoming an "elevator team." Under Kompany, they earned promotion to the Premier League but were relegated immediately. Afterwards, Parker took charge, and with him they again topped the Championship. However, at a higher level, they only managed to beat fellow newcomer Sunderland (and also a 2-1 win over Derby County in the League Cup). They lost to both Tottenham and Manchester United. Against Liverpool, they nearly held on for a scoreless draw, but in the dying seconds, the champions earned a penalty, which Salah converted.
The visitors from Nottingham were last season's sensation, climbing to seventh place with 65 points. But for owner Marinakis, this was a disappointment, as the team dropped out of the Champions League zone late in the season after spending a long time there during the 2024/2025 campaign. As a result, he dismissed Nuno Espírito Santo in September, after the transfer window had closed and the season had already started with a victory over Brentford. After that, they had only a draw with Crystal Palace and suffered a heavy defeat to West Ham. The newly appointed coach Postecoglou debuted against Arsenal and lost with no chance. Then in the League Cup, facing Swansea, they led until stoppage time but ended up losing in regulation.
Bruun Larsen and his teammates managed to score one goal per match on average, conceding 1.75 in return. Their next opponent also concedes two goals for every one they score.
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest: Key Statistics and Trends
- Burnley have won two of their last four matches
- 25% of Burnley's matches end with goals from both sides and the average total goals per match is 2.75
- Nottingham Forest have won one of their last five matches and have already lost three times
- 50% of Nottingham Forest's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest: Probable Starting Lineups
Burnley (probable lineup): Dubravka - Hartman, Esteve, Ekdal, Walker - Ugochukwu, Cullen, Anthony, Mejbri, Bruun Larsen - Foster
Nottingham Forest (probable lineup): Sels - Morato, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams - Anderson, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Ndoye - Wood
Previous Matches: Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
Burnley went unbeaten in eight consecutive official head-to-head matches. However, last May, the visitors won on their ground.
Free Prediction for Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
Despite all their problems, the visitors remain stronger. We expect them to win, but we recommend an Asian Handicap "0" (odds – 1.6).
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