Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, May 24, 2026
English Premier League
In the 38th round of the English Premier League on May 24, 2026, Nottingham Forest will face Bournemouth. The visitors need a win here.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Nottingham climbed to seventh place last season. That was enough to qualify for the Europa League, where they only lost to Aston Villa in the semifinals. Domestically, despite changing managers and a long spell of poor performances, they finally pulled away from the relegation zone in the spring under Vítor Pereira. They only lost to Manchester United, and even then by a narrow 2-3 margin.
The team from "Vitality" finished ninth a year ago. Now, despite once again selling their leaders in both summer and January, they have improved even more. Even after Iraola's departure was announced, they maintained their form in May and continued to strengthen their position in the European qualification zone. They took a point from Manchester City in the last round, effectively ending City's title hopes.
Igor Jesus and his teammates look solid: they score an average of 1.27 goals per game while conceding 1.35. Iraola's men average 1.54 goals scored per match and concede 1.43.
Recent Matches: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
Bournemouth have gone eleven head-to-head matches unbeaten and have won the last two meetings.
The visitors are seen as favorites here, although the hosts are in good form as well. Our bet: "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.60).
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth: Key Stats and Trends
- Nottingham Forest have won five of their last eight matches
- 46% of Nottingham Forest's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.62 goals per match
- Bournemouth have won four of their last six matches
- 65% of Bournemouth's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.97 goals per match
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth: Probable Starting Lineups
Nottingham Forest play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Sels - Netz, Morato, Cunha, Abbott - McAtee, Dominguez, Yates, Bakwa - Awoniyi, Igor Jesus. Boly, Savona, and Hudson-Odoi remain sidelined due to injuries.
Bournemouth play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Petrovic - Truffer, Senesi, Hill, Smith - Christie, Scott - Tavernier, Krupi, Rocha - Evanilson.
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