Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest prediction & analysis
75%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.33 · bookmaker 1.25
8/10Rating
1.25Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBournemouth to win51% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win76% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score56% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–110% · fair 10.49
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League sees Bournemouth take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday 21 November, kicking off at 16:00 (WAT) at Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth are 7th with 15 points from 10 games (in the top half), while Nottingham Forest sit 16th on 9 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Bournemouth's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Ipswich 2–1 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Nottingham Forest's last 5: WLDLL Most recently they beat Manchester City 3–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Bournemouth arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 24 May 2026, finished Nottingham Forest 1–1 Bournemouth.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.6 for Bournemouth and 1.0 for Nottingham Forest. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 56%.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Bournemouth 1–1 Nottingham Forest. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Bournemouth51%fair 1.97 · @2.00
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.50
Nottingham Forest25%fair 3.93 · @3.60
2.64Expected goals
1.61Bournemouth xG
1.03Nottingham Forest xG
56%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–011%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
0–07%
From our goals model: Bournemouth 1.6 – 1.0 Nottingham Forest expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest
Attack vs Premier League average
+11%
-12%
Goals conceded vs average
-7%
-6%
Our expected goals here
1.59
0.99
Our own ratings from every Premier League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
What is the prediction for Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
On our numbers Bournemouth have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Nottingham Forest 25%.
How many goals will there be in Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
Our predicted score is Bournemouth 1–1 Nottingham Forest, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Vitality Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.