Bournemouth travel to the City Ground on the final day of the Premier League season for a fixture with Nottingham Forest. The Cherries can qualify for the Champions League if results go their way on Sunday, while Forest are safe from relegation, but have nothing to play for. Kick-off is at 4:00pm and you can find our match preview beoow.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth to Win | 11/10 @ Betfair (47.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | We are backing Bournemouth because they’ve won 7 of the last 11 meetings with Forest and are unbeaten in this fixture since 2020. They also boast a stronger attack (57 goals) and more clean sheets (11) this season. The incentive of a potential place in the Champions League next season should be enough to give the visitors a motivational edge here. |
| Junior Kroupi to Score Anytime | 7/5 @ Betfair (41.7%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | It’s been a sensational season for Junior Kroupi who is finishing the campaign with a flourish. The Frenchman scored against Manchester City on Tuesday, making it 13 for the season and five in his last seven. |
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How both teams go into Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
Nottingham Forest saw their unbeaten Premier League run come to an end at Old Trafford last weekend, but it has still been a strong finish to the season under Vitor Pereira. The Midlands side have shown real consistency during the closing stages of the campaign.
Forest’s home form has been a key part of that progress, with the club losing just one league match at home in 2026 as they continue to build momentum.
Bournemouth’s late draw with Manchester City secured European football for the first time in the club’s history, despite a frustrating end to the game. The Cherries now face a remarkable scenario where avoiding defeat on the final day, combined with wins for Liverpool and Manchester City, could even see them qualify for the Champions League.
Nottingham Forest team news
Nottingham Forest could remain unchanged from the side that lost 3-2 at Manchester United, with Luca Netz set to continue at left-back. Ola Aina and Dan Ndoye are both doubts, while the rest of the squad’s absentees are expected to remain unavailable.
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth have no new injury concerns heading into the final day and are expected to remain unchanged from the side that drew with Manchester City, despite conceding a late equaliser.
Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth odds
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 6 | 37 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 57 | 53 | +4 | 56 |
| Nottingham Forest | 16 | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 43 |
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Bournemouth have dominated recent meetings, unbeaten in the last six – with four wins and two draws. Forest have not beaten Bournemouth in any of their last eleven encounters.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 26/10/25 | Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 25/01/25 | Bournemouth 5-0 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 17/08/24 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 04/02/24 | Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| 23/12/23 | Nottingham Forest 2-3 Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 21/01/23 | Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
Conclusion: Which Trend Will Prevail?
Bournemouth’s incentive of a potential place in the Champions League should be enough for them here. We are keeping it simple and have taken 11/10 @ Betfair on a Bournemouth win.
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