- Date and Time: Saturday, August 17, 2024. 3:00 PM GMT+1
- Venue: City Ground, Nottingham, England
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Team Overview
Nottingham Forest
It was a challenging 2023-24 campaign for Nottingham Forest, as they narrowly escaped relegation to the Championship on the final day of the season. Their tally of points was the lowest to escape the drop since 2004-05, meaning that there is a lot of work to do for Nuno Espirito Santo this term. Forest were too leaky at the back last term, but their issues have been addressed following the signing of Nikola Milenković.
It could be important to assess Forest’s pre-season form before making a Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth prediction this weekend. The East Midlands side have won three of their six matches, and they have suffered just one defeat. However, defensive issues looked apparent in their recent 4-3 win against Olympiacos.
Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola would have taken massive positives from his first campaign in the Premier League with Bournemouth. The Cherries defied expectations to finish 12th in the standings, and they enjoyed a run between the start of March and end of April where they suffered just two defeats in ten matches.
However, big questions will now be asked of the Cherries, as they have lost Dominic Solanke to Tottenham. Last season’s top scorer netted 19 league goals, and replacing those efforts could prove troublesome. Despite that, they still appear to be an improving young team in the Premier League and are a prominent pick for our Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth prediction this weekend.
Bet hereNottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Prediction
- Pick: Bournemouth to win
- Odds: 2.78 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-2 Bournemouth
Both of these teams will have questions to answer on the opening day of the new Premier League season. However, it could be challenging to overlook the away team’s record in this fixture when making a Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth prediction.
The Cherries have gone eight without defeat against Forest, and have recorded victories on their last three trips to the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Justin Kluivert To Score
- Odds: 4 (22Bet)
Solanke’s departure will be felt by Bournemouth, but that could give some of their other attacking players the opportunity to shine this weekend.
Justin Kluivert stepped up for the Cherries at the end of last season, and ended his campaign with an impressive tally of nine goals. He could be the standout selection to find the back of the net this weekend.
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