AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest

• Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025

• Kick-off: 14:00 BST

• Venue: Vitality Stadium

Match Prediction: AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Nottingham Forest

AFC Bournemouth, buoyed by their recent home victories against Fulham and Brighton, will look to exploit their attacking prowess against a Nottingham Forest side struggling for form. The Cherries have shown resilience against some good teams recently which suggests they can handle pressure in games like this.

Nottingham Forest have been unable to secure a win in their last five outings, with their defence particularly vulnerable, conceding ten goals. This mismatch in form and confidence could see Bournemouth taking the initiative early on, pressing high and looking to capitalise on Forest's defensive frailties.

In contrast, Nottingham Forest might attempt to counter Bournemouth's attacking threat by relying on their experienced midfielders to control the game's tempo. However, their recent performances indicate a lack of cohesion and confidence, which could be exploited by Bournemouth's dynamic forwards.

If Forest can manage to stabilise their defence and utilise their attacking options effectively, they might find a way to frustrate Bournemouth. However, given their current run of form, it seems more likely that Bournemouth will dominate proceedings and secure a crucial victory.

AFC Bournemouth's recent form has been impressive, with two wins and three draws in their last five matches. Their ability to score goals, evident in their 3-1 victory over Fulham and 2-1 win against Brighton, suggests they are in good shape offensively.

The draws against Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Newcastle United show their resilience, particularly away from home. This solid run of form should give them confidence heading into the match against Nottingham Forest, where they will look to continue their scoring streak and maintain their unbeaten run.

Recent Premier League results:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Crystal Palace (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Fulham (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Leeds United (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Newcastle United (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)

Nottingham Forest have struggled recently, losing four out of their last five games and drawing one. Their defence has been a significant concern, conceding ten goals in these matches, including heavy defeats against Chelsea and Arsenal.

The lone draw against Burnley offers a glimmer of hope, but overall, their form suggests they are vulnerable. Facing a confident Bournemouth side, Forest will need to drastically improve their defensive organisation and find a way to convert their chances into goals to stand a chance of getting a result.

Recent Premier League results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Newcastle United (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Sunderland (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Burnley (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Arsenal (A)

Bournemouth have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Nottingham Forest, winning two of their last five meetings. The most notable result was a 5-0 thrashing at home earlier this year. However, the other four matches have been closely contested, with three ending in draws and one a narrow victory for Bournemouth.

This suggests that while Bournemouth have the edge, Nottingham Forest can still pose a challenge if they manage to find their form.

Recent Premier League results:

• AFC Bournemouth 5-0 Nottingham Forest (25 Jan 2025)

• Nottingham Forest 1-1 AFC Bournemouth (17 Aug 2024)

• AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest (04 Feb 2024)

• Nottingham Forest 2-3 AFC Bournemouth (23 Dec 2023)

• AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest (21 Jan 2023)

• Evanilson (Calf) - Doubt
• David Brooks (Hamstring) - Doubt
• Enes Ünal (Cruciate Ligament) - Out
• Julio Soler (International Duty) - Out

• Ola Aina (Hamstring) - Out
• Oleksandr Zinchenko (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Jiménez (DF), Diakité (DF), Senesi (DF), Truffert (DF), Adams (MF), Scott (MF), Tavernier (MF), Kluivert (MF), Semenyo (MF), Kroupi (AT)

Bournemouth's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while leveraging their attacking options, with Kroupi leading the line, supported by the creative talents of Tavernier and Kluivert. The midfield pairing of Scott and Adams will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo and providing the necessary support to the forwards.

• Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Williams (DF), Murillo (DF), Milenković (DF), Morato (DF), Zinchenko (if fit) (DF), Luiz (MF), Anderson (MF), Sangaré (MF), Gibbs-White (AT), Awoniyi (AT)

Nottingham Forest's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on their experienced defenders to shore up a leaky defence, with Morato and Murillo at the heart of it. The midfield trio of Sangaré, Anderson, and Luiz will need to work hard to disrupt Bournemouth's rhythm and provide service to the attacking duo of Awoniyi and Gibbs-White.

• Antoine Semenyo vs Neco Williams: Semenyo’s speed and goal-scoring instinct will be tested against Williams’ defensive solidity and high work-rate.
• Marcus Tavernier vs Elliot Anderson: Tavernier’s versatility and dribbling skills will face a stern challenge from Anderson’s midfield control and reading of the game.
• Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth): Adams' ability to dictate play and break up opposition attacks makes him a pivotal figure in Bournemouth's midfield.
• Douglas Luiz (Nottingham Forest): Luiz's vision and passing range are crucial for Nottingham Forest, providing the creative spark needed to unlock Bournemouth's defence.

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