Burnley welcome Nottingham Forest to Turf Moor in a Saturday afternoon showdown, with both clubs desperate for points after sluggish starts to their Premier League campaigns.
The 3:00 PM kick-off promises tension and stakes, as these sides are separated by just a single point in the early standings and recent head-to-heads have proven evenly matched. The question is whether Forest’s midfield control or Burnley’s home advantage will tip the scales in this pivotal clash.
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Our predictions for Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | 4/5 @ Betfair (55.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Both teams have had a sluggish start to the Premier League season but both have scored an average of a goal a game, conceding more (Burnley 1.75 goals conceded per game, Nottingham Forest 2.0 goals conceded per game). This should be an open game with both sides looking to improve on their lacklustre starts to the campaign. |
| BTTS – Yes, Chris Wood anytime scorer, Ibrahim Sangare to be booked | 14/1 @ Bet365 (6.7%) | ⭐⭐ | Both teams to score looks a good bet in this tie, with both clubs finding the net regularly but conceding even more regularly. Chris Wood was Nottingham Forest’s top scorer last season, finding the net 29 times in all competitions and he’s already opened his account with two goals this season. Sangare was booked fives times in 20 appearances last season, averaging a booking once every four games. |
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest Match Odds
How both teams go into Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
Burnley have had a tricky start to their return to the Premier League, losing three of their opening four games. They’ve had some tough games though, facing (and being defeated by) Tottenham, Man Utd and Liverpool. Their other game saw them take on fellow promoted side, Sunderland, where they came out as 2-0 winners. They’ve averaged a goal a game but have conceded seven times in four games.
Nottingham Forest haven’t fared much better, picking up just one more point than their opponents this weekend. An opening day victory against Brentford seems like a long time ago now, with Nottingham Forest only picking up one point in the three games since that victory. They’ve also had a change of manager too, with Nuno Espirito Santos being replaced by Ange Postecoglu, with this being the Australian manager’s second game in charge.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 4 |
| Burnley | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 |
Burnley team news
Lesley Ugochukwu will miss this tie following his red card against Liverpool last weekend. Jordan Beyer and Connor Roberts will also be missing, with both players still some weeks away from their returns. Zeki Amdouni is a long term absentee and has no return date set at present. Jacob Bruun Larsen is a doubt after picking up a knock and it remains to be seen whether he will play a part against Nottingham Forest.
Nottingham Forest team news
Ola Aina and Nicolas Dominguez have no return dates set for their return, with both being sidelined by injury. Murillo left the field against Arsenal last weekend and remains a doubt for this tie.
Head-to-Head
These sides have been inseparable over their last three meetings, each claiming a win and sharing a draw, with every match seeing both teams find the net.
Last 3 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 19/05/24 | Burnley 1-2 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 18/09/23 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley | Premier League |
| 30/08/23 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Burnley | League Cup |
Which side will come out on top?
Will Nottingham Forest’s midfield dominance finally yield a precious away win, or can Burnley harness Turf Moor to kickstart their season? With both teams struggling for points but showing enough attacking intent, this looks set for goals – and Both Teams to Score at 4/5 with Betfair (55.6%) is our standout selection.
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