Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth in their first Premier League match of the 2024/25 season on Saturday afternoon.
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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth match prediction
Forest have not won in their last eight games against Bournemouth, losing five and drawing three.
But it is noteworthy that they have lost all three of their last matches against the Cherries, which does not bode well ahead of their season-opening home game.
However, they have sold their top scorer from last season's 2021/22 and 2020/21, Dominic Solanke, to Tottenham, for whom they may not yet have a credible replacement.
Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last four games of the season, while Forest have lost each of their last five, conceding two goals.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Betting Tips
Paint – 12/5
It's hard to see Bournemouth doing that after selling their top scorer and there is no player capable of replacing him.
Justin Kluivert was the team's second-leading scorer last year with nine goals in 36 games and they were left scrambling for goals in their first match.
However, Nottingham Forest struggled for goals last season but survived, conceding 67 goals, winning by just six points. Things could have been much worse.
They have also been busy again in the transfer window, signing a number of new players including Elliot Anderson from Newcastle for a large fee of around £38m.
However, they are arguably the best defensive team this season and we're betting they can turn around their poor opening day form and even worse form against Bournemouth to earn at least a point here.
The odds suggest they should win, but given both figures, it makes more sense to go with the more expensive option of the three given the uncertainty and questions on both sides.
⚽ Match Result: Draw with odds of 12/5 with Paddy Power⚽
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- Location: City Ground, Nottingham, England.
- Date and time: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 15:00.
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