Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth prediction
We predict 1-0. Here is how the goals should come, what decides it, and three bets at different risk levels.
51%Forest
25%draw
24%Bournemouth
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 51%.
- Home advantage: Forest are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings.
- Goals outlook: Our model expects 2.6 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 49%.
- Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 76% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Bournemouth?
We back Forest in Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth, with a predicted score of 1-0 and a 51% win chance. The model expects a middling goals count, with over 2.5 goals at 49%. Kick-off: Sat, 23 Jan 2027 at 20:30 IST.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Forest, 51%
- Draw
- 25%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Forest are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings. Playing at City Ground adds roughly a quarter of a goal to their expected output.
Helps Forest
Goals outlook
Our model expects 2.6 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 49%.
Helps Even
Quality gap
Our ratings put Forest clearly ahead, and the draw is only 25%. If Forest score first, Bournemouth may struggle to come back.
Helps Forest
How many goals in Forest vs Bournemouth?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Bournemouth
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 76%
Double chance
Forest or draw
Wins if Forest win or the game ends level. Low odds, but it only loses to an upset.
Value
Our chance 72%
Total goals
Under 3.5
A tight game is likely, and four or more goals would be unusual.
Long shot
Our chance 11%
Correct score
Forest 1-0
The scoreline our model predicts. Correct-score markets pay long odds, so keep the stake small.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
A solid mid-table side. Forest are hard to break down in front of their own fans at City Ground, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.
Away
AFC Bournemouth
A steady mid-table team, Bournemouth defend well on the road at City Ground but can struggle to turn possession into chances.
Match preview
Nottingham Forest host AFC Bournemouth at City Ground in the Premier League 2026/27. We project 1.63 expected goals for Forest against 1.02 for Bournemouth, and that gap drives our 51% rating for Forest. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Forest and Bournemouth: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 7 days after their game away at Man City on 16 Jan. Their next league game is away at Chelsea 7 days after this one. It is game 22 of 38 for them.
Bournemouth play 7 days after their game at home to Ipswich on 16 Jan. Their next league game is at home to Fulham 7 days after this one. It is game 22 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Vitality Stadium, was played on Sat, 21 Nov 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.
- 16 JanMan City vs ForestEtihad Stadium
- 16 JanBournemouth vs IpswichVitality Stadium
- 23 JanForest vs BournemouthCity GroundThis match
- 30 JanChelsea vs ForestStamford Bridge
- 30 JanBournemouth vs FulhamVitality Stadium
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- 06 FebLeeds United vs AFC BournemouthPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 23 JanArsenal vs Newcastle UnitedPremier League, 20:30 IST
Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Bournemouth?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest. We rate Forest at 51%, the draw at 25% and Bournemouth at 24%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth in India?
The game starts at 20:30 IST India time on Sat, 23 Jan 2027, which is 15:00 in the UK, at City Ground, Nottingham. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Bournemouth?
Forest or draw is the safer option at 76%. The value pick is total goals: Under 3.5 (72%). Check the line-ups before you bet.
Forest vs Bournemouth match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 51%, draw 25% aur Bournemouth ka chance 24% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Will both teams score in Forest vs Bournemouth?
We rate both teams to score at 52%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 49%.
Where can I watch Forest vs Bournemouth?
Broadcast rights in India change by season, so check the official Premier League broadcaster listings closer to the day.
Is Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Nottingham and Bournemouth.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.