Premier League 2025-2026: Bournemouth vs Nott'm Forest Prediction

Bournemouth

Home Team
76%
VS

Nott'm Forest

Away Team
11%
Draw: 13%
Over 2.5: 54%
Under 2.5: 46%
Goal: 54%
No Goal: 46%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 8 6 1 1 15 3 12 19
2 Man City 8 5 1 2 17 6 11 16
3 Bournemouth 8 4 3 1 14 11 3 15
4 Liverpool 8 5 0 3 14 11 3 15
5 Chelsea 8 4 2 2 16 9 7 14
6 Tottenham 8 4 2 2 14 7 7 14
7 Sunderland 8 4 2 2 9 6 3 14
8 Crystal Palace 8 3 4 1 12 8 4 13
9 Man United 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13
10 Brighton 8 3 3 2 12 11 1 12
11 Aston Villa 8 3 3 2 8 8 0 12
12 Everton 8 3 2 3 9 9 0 11
13 Brentford 8 3 1 4 11 12 -1 10
14 Newcastle 8 2 3 3 7 7 0 9
15 Fulham 8 2 2 4 8 12 -4 8
16 Leeds 8 2 2 4 7 13 -6 8
17 Burnley 8 2 1 5 9 15 -6 7
18 Nott'm Forest 8 1 2 5 5 15 -10 5
19 West Ham 8 1 1 6 6 18 -12 4
20 Wolves 8 0 2 6 5 16 -11 2

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Bournemouth

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.27
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.49
# Clean Sheets: 1

Nott'm Forest

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.70
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.23
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Bournemouth and Nott'm Forest is heavily tipped in favor of the home side. With a 76.0% probability of a Bournemouth victory, the odds are stacked against the visitors, who hold a mere 11.0% chance of triumph. The match is also expected to feature more than 2.5 goals, with a 54.0% likelihood, suggesting an exciting and possibly high-scoring encounter. Bournemouth sits comfortably in third place, showcasing their strong start to the season, while Nott'm Forest, languishing in 18th, finds themselves in the relegation zone.

Match Analysis

Bournemouth enters this fixture with a commendable recent run, securing a win and two draws in their last three matches. Their offensive form has been promising, netting eight goals across these games, including a thrilling 3-3 stalemate against Crystal Palace. The Cherries have shown resilience, with advanced metrics indicating an average of 1.5 goals scored and a solid defensive record, conceding just 0.5 on average over their last five games. In stark contrast, Nott'm Forest has struggled significantly, enduring three consecutive defeats without scoring a single goal. Their inability to find the back of the net against Chelsea, Newcastle, and Sunderland reflects their offensive woes, with an average of just 0.5 goals scored in their last five outings. Defensively, they have been porous, conceding 1.75 goals on average, which could spell trouble against Bournemouth's sharp attack.

Final Prediction

Bournemouth's favorable standing and recent form give them a clear edge over Nott'm Forest. Their ability to both score and prevent goals effectively sets them apart from their struggling opponents. A key factor to watch will be Bournemouth's attacking prowess, which, if maintained, could ensure a comfortable victory and further cement their position near the top of the table.