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Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth: Premier League match prediction
For a long time last season, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth were at the bottom of the league table. However, in the second half of the season, the Cherries transformed, put on an impressive unbeaten run and consolidated their position as a mid-table team. How will the game between the rivals go on August 17 in the first round of the Premier League? We recommend that you read our betting tip and choose reliable bets
Command Analysis
Nottingham Forest
EnglandCurrent form
Nottingham Forest will be playing in the Premier League for the third season in a row, which is generally a decent achievement for a modest club. The Foresters have finished in the bottom half of the table with enviable consistency, but have avoided relegation. First they took 16th place, then 17th place. Moreover, they managed to win nine times in these two seasons.
It is unlikely that we should expect a significant breakthrough this time. However, Nottingham Forest was very active in the transfer market. More than 10 players left the club. Six players joined the team, of which Anderson, Milenkovic, Silva and Stamenic stand out. Portuguese specialist Nuno Espirito Santo is still at the helm.
Nottingham played friendly matches with varying success - three wins, two draws and one defeat to Elche (0:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no injured or disqualified players.
Interesting trends for betting
- At least three goals have been scored in six of the Foresters' last eight Premier League games.
- Nottingham Forest have won just one of their last six home games in the Premier League.
Prospective lineup : Sels - Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina - Yates, Danilo - Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi - Wood
AFC Bournemouth
EnglandCurrent form
Bournemouth impressed last season, managing to collect 48 points, which was a club record for all time in the Premier League. The Cherries eventually finished in a high 12th position for themselves, although during the tournament they even claimed the top 10 for some time. The undoubted merit for this result belongs to head coach Andoni Iraola , who remained at the helm.
In the new competition, they will have to prove that their breakthrough was not a coincidence. This will not be easy, given that the club has lost its leading scorer Dominic Solanke , who went up to Tottenham. The loss of defender Lloyd Kelly, who moved to Newcastle, is also significant. Among the acquisitions, we note forwards Enes Unal and Luis Sinisterra, as well as defenders Dean Huysens and Julian Araujo. In addition, the press is actively discussing the possible transfer of Evanilson from Porto. The Brazilian could become a direct replacement for Solanke.
Bournemouth were not bad in friendly matches. We note a draw with Arsenal, victories over Primera representatives Rayo Vallecano (1:0) and Girona (3:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
Midfielder Tyler Adams and forwards Enes Unal and David Brooks are likely to miss the opening game of the season due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Seven of Bournemouth's last eight Premier League games have seen at least three goals scored.
- Bournemouth have received at least two yellow cards in nine of their last 10 away Premier League games.
Probable lineup : Neto - Smith, Heysen, Zabarny, Kerkez - Cook, Christie - Tavernier, Kluivert, Sinisterra - Semenyo
Trends
Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
In four of the last five head-to-head encounters, more than one goal was not scored in the opening 45 minutes.
1.50Bet Goals in both halves – yes
The bet has played in three of the guests' previous five matches
1.62Bet Exact score 1:1
Two of the last three personal meetings ended with this score
6.10Tip and bets
Nottingham Forest have the home field factor on their side, but the Foresters have noticeably updated their squad. Bournemouth will play without their attack leader Solanke and it is far from certain that they will be able to immediately prove themselves in attack, first of all. In general, in terms of their potential, we have opponents of comparable class. It is no coincidence that in two of their three previous face-to-face confrontations they ended in a draw, with the same score of 1:1. We suggest taking a risk in this pair and betting on a high coefficient for a draw.
Our prediction is a draw with odds of 3.40
Bet on total
Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth have exchanged goals in their previous four meetings. There have been no changes on the coaching bridge, so it is likely that the general tactical schemes will remain the same and we will see an exchange of goals today too.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.64
Bet on the first half
In five friendly matches, Nottingham Forest have lost in the first half only once. Today, on their home field, the team will clearly try to immediately show their advantage and please the fans.
Prediction - Nottingham Forest win with a handicap (0) in the first half with odds of 1.78
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