Nottingham Forest sit 16th on 43 points and have lost just one home league match in 2026, although their unbeaten run ended at Old Trafford last weekend.
Bournemouth are 6th on 56 points and could yet slip into the Champions League if they avoid defeat, Liverpool beat Brentford and Manchester City see off Aston Villa.
Bournemouth lead the recent head-to-head with four wins from the last seven meetings, taking the reverse 2-0 in October and a 5-0 home win in January.
Our AI Predictions for the Match Between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth
To provide the most comprehensive betting insights, we have leveraged the analytical power of three leading AI models: Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT. Each AI has processed the available data to offer a distinct prediction on a key market for this match. Their conclusions are presented clearly below, and you can click on any prediction to reveal the detailed reasoning behind their data-driven analysis.
Bournemouth’s last two visits in this fixture were a 5-0 in January and a 2-0 in October, both with Forest blanking. The Reds are missing Murillo and Ola Aina at the back, and the 50 per cent home scoring rate they bring in is the lowest tier of attacking output among Premier League sides this season. At 3/2 the price on BTTS – No reflects the recent H2H pattern over the longer 71 per cent BTTS H2H average.
Forest home matches have crossed Over 2.5 in just six per cent of their 18 outings this season, and Bournemouth away in 22 per cent. Vitor Pereira’s side have built their strong home record on controlled, tight games, with one home loss across the whole of 2026. The 11/8 on Under 2.5 leans on both sets of season numbers rather than the H2H 3.3 goals-per-match average.
Gemini
Prediction of AI Gemini modelBournemouth Win to Nil
Bournemouth have produced two clean wins in the last two meetings in this fixture, the 2-0 at the Vitality in October and the 5-0 home rout in January. Forest have failed to score in three of the last seven head-to-head meetings, and the Cherries arrive on the back of a draw at City that hinted at how strong they are defensively. On the H2H lens, Bournemouth taking the points without Forest finding the net carries appeal at 10/3.
Bournemouth to win at 11/10 is the bet I want to side with on Sunday. Andoni Iraola’s side have already qualified for Europe and could still sneak into the Champions League if everything falls their way, so the motivation is real. Forest are missing key defenders in Murillo and Ola Aina, and Bournemouth have taken nine goals across the last two head-to-head meetings here. Forest’s home record has been strong in 2026 with just one defeat, but the H2H pattern weighs heavily against them. I will be backing Bournemouth to extend the run and keep the European push alive into the summer.
Value Bets from Our Algorithm
Our value bets are generated by combining insights from advanced research models with key football data points. The algorithm looks beyond simple win-draw-lose outcomes and weighs factors such as recent form, head-to-head records, expected goals (xG), injury news, home and away performance trends, and market odds movement. This data-driven approach identifies betting opportunities where the odds may undervalue the true probability of an outcome.
Our model rates this at 27 per cent, the 4.33 price implies 23 per cent, so we make it four percentage points of value on a clean Bournemouth win, the exact pattern of the 5-0 in January and the 2-0 in October.
Our model rates this at 30 per cent, the 4.00 price implies 25 per cent, so we make it five percentage points of value on a single-goal Bournemouth win, the margin in the 2-1 H2H meeting in December 2023 and consistent with tight Forest home games.
Our model rates this at 22 per cent, the 6.00 price implies 17 per cent, so we make it five percentage points of value on a two-goal Bournemouth win, the precise margin from their 2-0 reverse fixture victory in October.
Our model gives 33 per cent, the 3.50 price implies 29 per cent, so we rate this four percentage points of edge on Bournemouth keeping a clean sheet, supported by Forest blanking in three of the last seven head-to-head meetings.
Player Focus Bets
Based on recent form and historical data, our top picks for the Anytime Goalscorer market in this match between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth:
Morgan Gibbs-White is Nottingham Forest’s designated anytime scorer pick, with 14 goals and four assists from 36 appearances at a 6.8 average match rating. He is Forest’s primary attacking threat and best route to a goal against a Bournemouth defence built around the Marcos Senesi and James Hill partnership, and a set-piece arrival fits his profile here. (Nottingham Forest)
Junior Kroupi is the designated anytime scorer pick for Bournemouth, with 13 goals and a 6.7 average match rating from 32 appearances. He led the visitors’ 5-0 home rout of Forest in January and remains their central attacking outlet against a Reds defence missing Murillo, putting him at the front of the queue for an away goal. (Bournemouth)
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19 May 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth1 : 1Manchester City
09 May 2026 –
Premier LeagueFulham0 : 1AFC Bournemouth
03 May 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth3 : 0Crystal Palace
22 Apr 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth2 : 2Leeds United
18 Apr 2026 –
Premier LeagueNewcastle United1 : 2AFC Bournemouth
11 Apr 2026 –
Premier LeagueArsenal1 : 2AFC Bournemouth
WINS1
DRAW5
LOSSES0
Average Stats (Last 7 Matches)
15 Total goals
57% BTTS
9 Goals scored
6 Goals conceded
43% Over 2.5
43% Under 2.5
19 May 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth1 : 1Manchester City
03 May 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth3 : 0Crystal Palace
22 Apr 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth2 : 2Leeds United
20 Mar 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth2 : 2Manchester United
03 Mar 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth0 : 0Brentford
28 Feb 2026 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth1 : 1Sunderland
WINS4
DRAW2
LOSSES0
Average Stats (Last 7 Matches)
10 Total goals
43% BTTS
7 Goals scored
3 Goals conceded
43% Over 2.5
43% Under 2.5
09 May 2026 –
Premier LeagueFulham0 : 1AFC Bournemouth
18 Apr 2026 –
Premier LeagueNewcastle United1 : 2AFC Bournemouth
11 Apr 2026 –
Premier LeagueArsenal1 : 2AFC Bournemouth
14 Mar 2026 –
Premier LeagueBurnley0 : 0AFC Bournemouth
21 Feb 2026 –
Premier LeagueWest Ham United0 : 0AFC Bournemouth
10 Feb 2026 –
Premier LeagueEverton1 : 2AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Starting XI
Starting XI
4-2-3-1
Possible Lineup
1Djordje Petrovic
3Adrien Truffert
5Marcos Senesi
23James Hill
15Adam Smith
12Tyler Adams
8Alex Scott
16Marcus Tavernier
22Junior Kroupi
37 Rayan
9 Evanilson
Note: Official lineups are typically confirmed 60 minutes before kick-off. These predictions are based on the latest team news and recent selections.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head Record
26 Oct 2025 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth2 : 0Nottingham Forest
25 Jan 2025 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth5 : 0Nottingham Forest
17 Aug 2024 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest1 : 1AFC Bournemouth
04 Feb 2024 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth1 : 1Nottingham Forest
23 Dec 2023 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest2 : 3AFC Bournemouth
21 Jan 2023 –
Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth1 : 1Nottingham Forest
03 Sep 2022 –
Premier LeagueNottingham Forest2 : 3AFC Bournemouth
03 May 2022 –
ChampionshipAFC Bournemouth1 : 0Nottingham Forest
14 Aug 2021 –
ChampionshipNottingham Forest1 : 2AFC Bournemouth
13 Feb 2021 –
ChampionshipNottingham Forest0 : 0AFC Bournemouth
24 Nov 2020 –
ChampionshipAFC Bournemouth2 : 0Nottingham Forest
28 Jul 2018 –
Club FriendliesNottingham Forest2 : 0AFC Bournemouth
League Games at Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Bournemouth
Goals: Scored89
Games: Scored5/64/6
Clean Sheets2/61/6
League Games at Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest
Bournemouth
Goals: Scored212
Games: Scored6/66/6
Clean Sheets0/64/6
Current Best Betting Odds for Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
When it comes to betting on this Premier League fixture, getting the best odds can make all the difference to your returns. Below, we’ve compared the top prices available from trusted betting sites for the upcoming clash between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Long-Shot Betting
For those looking beyond the obvious outcomes in their football betting predictions, we’ve highlighted a few long shot bets for the Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth clash. These are higher-risk selections that carry a lower probability of success, but offer the potential for significantly greater odds.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Long-Shot Betting
Bet Type
Selection
Odds
Rationale
Long-Shot Bet 1
Nottingham Forest (-2)
14/1 (Bet365)
This handicap requires Nottingham Forest to win by more than 2 goals. It's a bold prediction that rewards those expecting a dominant performance. At 14/1, the potential returns justify the risk.
Long-Shot Bet 2
Over 5.5 Total Goals
7/1 (Bet365)
Over 5.5 goals requires a high-scoring affair with at least 6 goals. Both sides' attacking intent and this fixture's history of entertainment make this worth consideration. At 7/1, the potential returns justify the risk.
Long-Shot Bet 3
Nottingham Forest to Win to Nil
6/1 (Bet365)
Nottingham Forest winning without conceding requires both attacking prowess and defensive solidity. A clean sheet adds difficulty but increases the reward significantly. At 6/1, the potential returns justify the risk.
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Here are some long-shot Bet Builder ideas for the Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth clash:
Form-led Bournemouth angle at around 7/2: Bournemouth to win and Both Teams to Score – No. Anchors the visitors’ clean wins in the last two H2H meetings with Forest’s defensive injuries.
Bournemouth-led goals angle at around 7/1: Bournemouth to win, Over 2.5 goals, and Junior Kroupi anytime scorer. Combines the visiting attack with their 13-goal forward who scored in the 5-0 win earlier this season.
Heavy Bournemouth showing at around 12/1: Bournemouth by 2 or more, Clean Sheet Bournemouth, and Marcus Tavernier anytime scorer. Banks on the Cherries repeating their 2-0 reverse-fixture pattern, with Tavernier on six goals across 33 outings.
Quick Betting Angles
These Quick Betting Angles cut through the noise and turn stats into actionable insights for Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth on 24 May 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Betting Angle (Both Teams to Score): Both teams to score has landed in 71 per cent of the last seven head-to-head meetings, but the most recent two have both ended with Forest failing to score: 2-0 in October and 5-0 in January. Forest’s home scoring rate sits at 50 per cent this season and they bring in defensive injuries, so the BTTS – No at 3/2 with 10bet leans on the recent pattern rather than the longer historical trend.
Betting Angle (Total Goals): The H2H has averaged 3.3 goals per match across the last seven meetings, but Forest home matches have crossed Over 2.5 in just six per cent of their 18 outings this season and Bournemouth away in 22 per cent. Under 2.5 at 11/8 with Betfred lines up cleanly with both sets of season numbers.
Betting Angle (Home Advantage): Home advantage is thin: Forest have collected 1.1 points per match across 18 home outings, while Bournemouth have managed 1.4 on the road. Bournemouth’s H2H dominance with four wins from the last seven, plus Forest missing Murillo and Ola Aina at the back, pulls against any home edge, and the 11/10 on the Cherries at Betfred reflects that imbalance.
Match Information:
Competition: Premier League
Stage: Premier League
Kick-off: 24 May 2026 at 4:00 PM
Sport: Soccer
Where to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
TV channel:
Sky Sports+
Online streaming:
Sky Go, Now TV
Free highlights:
Match of the Day 2 (BBC One), Premier League YouTube channel
