Burnley vs Nottingham Forest: Predictions, Odds, Lineups, Preview

• Coral predicts a 2-1 win for Burnley at Turf Moor in their September 20 fixture against Nottingham Forest.

• Forest are searching for their first win since the opening game of the season, having lost their last two against West Ham and Arsenal.

• Burnley were unlucky to have walked out of their match against Liverpool without a point and will be eager to get something against Forest.

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Burnley vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Burnley vs Nottingham Forest

• Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Turf Moor

Match Prediction: Burnley 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Burnley's recent form has been inconsistent, with a home win against Sunderland sandwiched between away losses to Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. This suggests they struggle against stronger teams but can be effective at home. 

Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has had a mixed bag of results, with a win against Brentford at home but losses to Arsenal and West Ham. The game could be closely contested, with Burnley potentially capitalising on their home advantage, while Forest will look to exploit any defensive lapses.

The match might see Burnley trying to control the tempo with their midfield, led by players like Josh Cullen and Florentino, while Nottingham Forest could rely on the attacking prowess of Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood.

Both teams have shown they can score, but also that they can be vulnerable at the back. This could lead to an open game with chances at both ends.

Burnley's recent form has shown a pattern of struggle away from home, but a solid performance at Turf Moor. Their 2-0 win against Sunderland at home indicates they can be effective when playing in front of their fans. 

However, the losses to Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool suggest they need to tighten up defensively. This home game against Nottingham Forest could be an opportunity for them to build on their home form and secure another victory.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (H)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Manchester United (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Sunderland (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)

Nottingham Forest have had a challenging run of late, with losses to Arsenal and West Ham, but they managed a draw against Crystal Palace and a win against Brentford. This indicates a team capable of competing but also one that can be inconsistent. 

Their performance against Brentford at home shows they can be dangerous in attack, but the losses highlight defensive frailties. They will need to be more solid at the back if they are to get a result against Burnley.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Arsenal (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs West Ham United (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Crystal Palace (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Brentford (H)

Historically, the head-to-head record between Burnley and Nottingham Forest is closely contested. Nottingham Forest has a slight edge, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five encounters, suggesting they may have a psychological advantage going into this match.

Recent Results (All competitions)

• Burnley 1-2 Nottingham Forest (19 May 2024)

• Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley (18 Sep 2023)

• Nottingham Forest 0-1 Burnley (30 Aug 2023)

• Burnley 1-0 Nottingham Forest (23 Feb 2016)

• Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley (20 Oct 2015)

• Zeki Amdouni (Knee) - Out

• Jordan Beyer (Knee) - Out

• Connor Roberts (Knee) - Doubt

• Ola Aina (Hamstring) - Out

• Murillo - Doubt

• Nicolás Domínguez (Muscle) - Out

• Dúbravka, Walker, Laurent, Ekdal, Estève, Hartman, Tchaouna, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony, Foster

Burnley's predicted lineup suggests a focus on midfield control with Josh Cullen and Florentino, aiming to dictate the pace of the game. The inclusion of Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony indicates an intent to exploit any gaps in Forest's defence.

• Sels, Savona, Morato, Milenković, Williams, Sangaré, Anderson, Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Ndoye, Wood

Nottingham Forest's predicted lineup points to a reliance on the attacking talents of Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood to create and convert scoring opportunities. The presence of Ibrahim Sangaré in midfield suggests a strategy to disrupt Burnley's rhythm and launch quick counter-attacks.

• Kyle Walker vs Dan Ndoye: Walker's defensive prowess will be crucial in containing Ndoye’s skills on the wing.

• Maxime Estève vs Chris Wood: Estève will need to be at his best to handle Wood's physical presence and goal-scoring threat.

• Lyle Foster (Burnley): Foster's ability to lead the line and score crucial goals could be pivotal for Burnley.

• Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest): Gibbs-White's creativity and vision in midfield will be key to unlocking Burnley's defence.

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