AFC Bournemouth – Nottingham Forest
Our Bournemouth v Nottingham Forest tip is for both teams to score – 1.70 odds
- Bournemouth has only scored in four games in the current PL season
- The guests have only scored in three games in the previous season
- In the first half of the season, this bet would also have worked
After an impressive 4-1 victory at Newcastle United, AFC Bournemouth will host the in-form third-place Nottingham Forest at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The Cherries under Andoni Iraola are currently in impressive form – Justin Kluivert in particular shone with a hat-trick against the Magpies last time out. With 37 points and 7th place in the table, they are just one point behind Newcastle and could keep in touch with the European places with another win.
Meanwhile, the “Tricky Trees” under Nuno Espírito Santo are developing into the surprise team of the season. Tied on points with Arsenal in 3rd place and four points ahead of Chelsea, Forest are showing remarkable consistency. The recent 3-2 win against Southampton once again highlighted the team’s offensive power. It will be interesting to see whether the visitors can continue their streak of five unbeaten games on the south coast. You can find out which team can maintain their streak here in our Bournemouth – Nottingham tip.
Bournemouth – Nottingham Forest Infos
- Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Dorset
- Date and Time: 25.01.2025, 16:00
- Competition: Premier League, 23rd matchday
- TV broadcast: Sky
Bournemouth form & record check
Bournemouth are currently in impressive form, which culminated in a spectacular 4-1 away win against Newcastle last weekend. Justin Kluivert in particular shone, scoring a hat-trick that underlined the Cherry’s offensive power, and they have now moved into 7th place in the table. Interestingly, Andoni Iraola’s team has not been beaten in ten games, winning six and drawing four.
The second half counts
What stands out: The team has shown remarkable consistency in the second half, scoring in each of their last five matches and not losing a single time. The 2-2 draw at Chelsea and the convincing 5-1 FA Cup win over West Brom underscore the team’s increased quality.
It is fair to say that Bournemouth have exceeded the expectations of most pundits. Sitting just one point behind Newcastle and one point above Aston Villa, Bournemouth are surprisingly in the mix for a European place. Iraola’s attacking approach is paying dividends, with the team scoring over 2.5 goals in 80% of cases in their last five matches. However, the statistics also show a certain defensive vulnerability, as they have conceded at least one goal in 80% of the games.
Bournemouth facts & analysis
- Seventh place in the Premier League
- Unbeaten in ten league games
- Last game won 4-1 away against Newcastle
AFC Bournmouth will presumably start in a 4-2-3-1 again. Coach Andoni Iraola will send the same eleven onto the field that managed to beat Southampton last time out.
Nottingham Form & Record Check
Nottingham Forest are developing into one of the surprise teams in the Premier League under Nuno Espírito Santo. The “Tricky Trees” are currently in a remarkable 3rd place in the table and are on course for the Champions League, level on points with Arsenal. The team’s recent run of success in the Premier League, with seven wins from their last eight games, including an impressive 3-2 win over Southampton and a 1-1 draw with Liverpool, underlines the new quality of the team.
Offensive factor
The team’s offensive power is particularly striking. In the last five games, Forest have scored at least two goals per game and scored in every first half without exception. Chris Wood is developing into a real goal machine. The team is also much more stable defensively than in the previous season, which is reflected in three clean sheets in the last five games.
You might think that the success comes as a surprise – but under Nuno Espírito Santo, a real change in mentality has taken place. Last year’s relegation candidates have become a team that can cause serious problems for top teams like Liverpool. Interestingly, the new strength is particularly evident in game control: Forest now dominate many matches from the outset, instead of relying on the counterattack as they used to.
Nottingham facts & analysis
- Third place in the Premier League
- Unbeaten in the league for eight games
- Last league game won 3-2 against Southampton
Manager Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to stick with his familiar 4-2-3-1 system against Bournemouth. Milenković and Murillo are likely to start in the center of defense, with Aina and Williams on the flanks. Domínguez and Anderson will be in the double-six midfield role, with Gibbs-White in an attacking midfield role. Elanga and Hudson-Odoi will be on the wings, with Wood expected to lead the line.
It remains to be seen whether Nuno Espírito Santo will actually rely on this starting lineup or whether the in-form talent Jota Silva will be used.
Bournemouth – Nottingham head-to-head & statistics
