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Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Odds, Preview, and Picks (Aug 17)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Nottingham Forest narrowly avoided relegation in the 2023-24 season
- Bournemouth enjoyed an excellent first season under Andoni Iraola
One of the more challenging games to predict in the opening round of matches in the Premier League this season will take place at the City Ground, as Nottingham Forest looks to build on a disappointing campaign when they open their season against Bournemouth.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
- Where: City Ground, Nottingham, England
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | +140 |
| Draw | +250 |
| Bournemouth | +190 |
Match Preview
The 2023-24 campaign was a disappointing one for Nottingham Forest, as they narrowly avoided relegation back to the Championship. However, their tally of points was the lowest for a surviving team for over 20 years. Bournemouth enjoyed an excellent first season under Andoni Iraola, and building on that promise will be their big challenge this term.
Forest’s record in this fixture is very challenging to overlook, as they are winless in their last eight league matches against Bournemouth. Meanwhile, the Cherries have won on each of their last three visits to the City Ground, and have won five of the last eight league matches between the sides.
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The sides previously met on the opening day of the League One season in 2007-08, with the points shared following a 0-0 draw. Forest’s record on the opening day of the season is poor, as they have lost each of their last five. Meanwhile, the Cherries have gone four without defeat on the opening day of a Premier League season.
Forest’s overall record this calendar year needs to be studied before making picks this weekend. They have picked up just 16 points in the Premier League in 2024, which is the fewest of any side in the competition this term. But, they do come into the opening round of matches this season after winning two of their last three at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Picks
This is a challenging game to predict in the Premier League this weekend. However, Bournemouth gets the nod courtesy of their excellent record against Forest across the last eight meetings.
Free Pick:
- Bournemouth
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