Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth predictions: Cherries may suffer more woe

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth in the Premier League at the City Ground on Saturday.

When to bet

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Nottingham Forest
2pts 21-20 Betfred, Hills

Team news

Nottingham Forest
Deadline day signings Willy Boly and Loic Bade could come into the squad. Forest have reported no fresh injury concerns.

Bournemouth
Defender Jack Stephens could be involved after joining on loan from Southampton. Joe Rothwell, Ben Pearson, David Brooks and Junior Stanislas are out.

Match preview

Nottingham Forest have won just two of their last seven home games against Bournemouth but their early-season City Ground performances are a cause for optimism this weekend.

Steve Cooper's side have to pick themselves up from a 6-0 thumping at Manchester City on Wednesday, but they won't be the last team taken apart by the champions this season and a win over the Cherries looks a far more achievable target.

Forest have already beaten West Ham on the banks of the Trent and gave Tottenham plenty to think about in their 2-0 loss last week.

Managerless Bournemouth steadied the ship with a goalless draw at home to Wolves in midweek but they still have plenty to work on just a week after they conceded nine at Liverpool.

They have not scored in their last four games and the Tricky Trees, particularly in Brennan Johnson, have more to offer up front.

Key stat

Forest have lost just two of their 17 home league and cup matches in 2022.

Inside info

Nottingham Forest

Penalty taker Brennan Johnson
Assist ace Brennan Johnson
Set-piece aerial threat Joe Worrall
Card magnet Joe Worrall

Bournemouth

Penalty taker Dominic Solanke
Assist ace Philip Billing
Set-piece aerial threat Philip Billing
Card magnet Jefferson Lerma

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