Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 24)
- When: Sunday, May 24, 2026. 11:00 AM ET
- Where: City Ground, Nottingham, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth Preview
Bournemouth take their fight for a Champions League spot to the final day of the English Premier League season. Only a victory against Nottingham Forest will see them put pressure on Liverpool in the race for fifth, while sixth could yet be enough should Aston Villa win the Europa League final and drop below Liverpool on the final day.
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Nottingham Forest Stats & Team News
Vito Pereira has safely guided Nottingham Forest clear of the relegation battle after enjoying an eight-game unbeaten run between matchdays 29 and 36. However, their run was ended with a 3-2 loss against Man United last Sunday. Despite this, the Tricky Trees have impressed in recent home matches, going four without defeat.
Although it is notable that their only win over that period was against relegated Burnley. Morgan Gibbs-White is undeniably their main star, with the Englishman registering 18 goal involvements in 2025-26. Elliott Anderson could feature for the final time on Sunday, as his long-term future has seen the midfielder linked with moves to Man United and Man City.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-4-2): Sels (GK); Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Netz; Hutchinson, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Wood, Jesus
Bournemouth Stats & Team News
History has already been made this season, as Bournemouth are planning for their first-ever season in Europe. However, that season could yet include Champions League action if they record a win on the final day and results go their way. The Cherries have thrived in the second half of the season, having gone 17 matches without defeat.
A sign of their improvement was found in midweek, as they pushed Man City to their limit in the 1-1 draw. Andoni Iraola will take charge of the club for the final time on Sunday before departing. Junior Kroupi is a player to watch, with the teenager having scored a remarkable 13 goals in his debut Premier League campaign.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Petrovic (GK); Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier; Evanilson
Head-to-Head Trends
- Six of the last eleven meetings between the clubs at the City Ground have ended in draws.
- Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last eleven competitive fixtures against Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth Picks
Bournemouth have the pressure on their shoulders this week, and their high-quality attacking talent should give Iraola a farewell to remember. Their dominant head-to-head advantage against Nottingham Forest is almost impossible to overlook.
