Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth predictions: Iraola to end Cherries reign in victory
Ross Kilvington
Notts Forest are winless across their last three matches in all competitions
Bournemouth have secured a spot in Europe for next season
Recommended bet: Bournemouth to win @ 23/25 with LiveScore Bet
A few weeks ago, Nottingham Forest were just two wins away from a European trophy. Now, Vitor Pereira must be content with securing Premier League survival for another season.
Losing 4-0 to Aston Villa in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final ended their dream and Forest are now winless in three games.
For Bournemouth, European qualification has been secured for the first time in their history.
As it stands, the Cherries are in the Europa League, but if Aston Villa drop to fifth this weekend, the Champions League spot would go to the team in sixth due to Villa’s Europa League triumph, give Bournemouth a major incentive for victory.
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Team news
Forest will be without the services of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Willy Boly due to muscle and knee injuries respectively for the clash on Sunday.
Elsewhere, Dan Ndoye, Ola Aina and Murillo are all doubts for the final Premier League game of the season at the City Ground.
Iraola will be missing Ryan Christie, who is suspended after being sent off against Fulham two weeks ago. Julio Soler is a doubt due to an injury issue for the visitors.
The stats
Bournemouth have an excellent head-to-head record against Nottingham Forest, avoiding defeat across their seven meetings in the Premier League.
The Cherries have won four of those games, with the other three games ending 1-1.
If Bournemouth win this game, it will be only the second time they will complete the league double over Forest. The last time this happened was during the 2021/22 campaign.
Both teams have scored in five of the seven Premier League matchups between the two sides.
Bournemouth have the worst defensive record in the top half of the table, conceding 53 goals. The Cherries have also drawn the most games in the top flight with 17 throughout the season.
Forest have scored more goals (47) than just six other teams in the Premier League this season.
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five matches, while Forest are winless in their last three games.
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Prediction
Forest secured their Premier League status a couple of weeks ago, which was the ultimate aim following an underwhelming campaign.
Bournemouth will face new challenges next season, having to balance both European and domestic football for the first time ever.
With Iraola leaving the south coast this summer, the Cherries will be in the market for a new manager.
This decision could prove crucial, especially if the club wishes to continue their upwards trajectory.
Bournemouth will be desperate to give the Spanish manager a fitting farewell, so expect them to do the business on Sunday and continue their strong track record against the Tricky Trees in the process.
Score prediction: Nottingham Forest 0–2 Bournemouth
