Premier League Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Dec 23)

• Nottingham Forest dropped to 17^th in the standings after losing for the fourth time in five matches
• Bournemouth have picked up four wins from their last five

A testing fixture looks to be in store for Nottingham Forest this weekend, as Steve Cooper continues to battle for his future at the City Ground when Bournemouth are the visitors. Only a win will likely keep the current coach in his job.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m ET
• Where: City Ground, Nottingham
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Nottingham Forest
Draw
Bournemouth

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Match Preview

The pressure will once again be on Nottingham Forest this weekend, as the team from the East Midlands have dropped to 17^th in the standings after losing four of their last five in the Premier League. At present, they sit just five points above the drop zone, and recent reports have claimed that Steve Cooper could soon be replaced as manager at the club.

Forest’s poor run of form continued in their previous match, as they very rarely threatened Tottenham in a 2-0 home loss last Friday. The East Midlands side only managed one shot on target in that fixture at the City Ground. Taiwo Awoniyi was once again missing for Forest in that match, meaning that they have failed to win in any of the nine matches without their striker this term.

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Thank you for your support at The City Ground last night ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5mFYE9Egfa

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) December 16, 2023

Things are certainly looking up for Bournemouth, as the Cherries have quickly put the relegation places in the rear mirror. They come into this fixture sitting 14^th in the standings, and they could move into the top half of the table if they are able to pick up a victory this weekend. The Cherries should be in good confidence after winning four of their last five, and each of their previous two.

Bournemouth have a very strong record in this fixture. The Cherries have won four of the previous five matches between the sides across the top two divisions, which includes wins in each of their last two visits to the City Ground. Their most recent win was a 3-2 success in this exact fixture last term.

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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Prediction

Bournemouth’s excellent record against Forest could be the key angle to consider this weekend. They have won their last two at the City Ground, and it could be worthwhile to side with them recording a third straight away win in the East Midlands.

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