Nottingham Forest will come to Vitality Stadium to play AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on January 25, 2025. The hosts are currently sitting seventh in the points table with 37 points while Nottingham Forest ranks as number 3, having accumulated 44 points. Both sides are coming off victories against their respective opponents in their most recent Premier League matches.
AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: Match Preview
AFC Bournemouth are in fine form, having showcased remarkable performance in their last ten games scoring 20 goals at an average of 2 per match. During this stretch, they conceded goals at an average of 0.9 per match and kept four clean sheets. They boast a strong form at Vitality Stadium, having won three of their last six matches played at this venue. They will look to build on their solid recent performances and utilize home advantage when they host Nottingham Forest.
Meanwhile, the visitors enter this Premier League fixture with a similar strong form, unbeaten in their last five fixtures– four wins and one draw. Their recent away record is outstanding, with four wins in six matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding eight. They usually put forward a balanced approach between attack and defense and it could probably pose a significant challenge for the hosts in this match.
AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: Head-to-Head
AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest have met 20 times, with the formers winning the game on eight occasions. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have managed to win just three games and the remaining eight matches ended in draws.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 17/08/2024 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 04/02/2024 | AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 23/12/2023 | Nottingham Forest 2-3 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 21/01/2023 | AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 03/09/2022 | Nottingham Forest 2-3 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: Team News and Predicted Lineups
AFC Bournemouth are expected to have a fully fit squad for the forthcoming Premier League clash. However, Nottingham Forest face a few absences, with Nikola Milenkovic and Morgan Gibbs-White suspended. Danilo will not be available for selection as he is sidelined with an injury.
AFC Bournemouth Predicted Lineup
Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK); Lewis Cook, Ilya Zabarnyi, Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Christie, Tyler Adams, David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Dango Ouattara
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Matz Sels (GK); Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Elliott Anderson, James Ward-Prowse, Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Jota Silva, Chris Wood
AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 25, 2025
Match Time: 10:00 AM ET
Venue: Vitality Stadium
Television Broadcast: USA Network
AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: Match Prediction
The upcoming match is expected to be a close contest, with both teams showing consistent form and scoring proficiency across competitions. AFc Bournemouth’s strong home record and Nottingham Forest’s excellent away record suggest that this match is expected to end in a draw.
AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest Predicted Result: 2-2 Draw
