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Premier League 2026/27

Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction

Predicted score, odds & match preview

NFO

Forest

48% win probability

Predicted score

1 : 0

HT 0-0

BOU

Bournemouth

27% win probability

48%Draw 25%27%
  • Sat, 23 Jan 2027
  • 15:00 UK20:30 IST
  • City Ground, Nottingham
  • TV pick to be confirmedUK broadcast

Quick answer

Quick answer

Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth kicks off Sat, 23 Jan 2027, 15:00 UK (20:30 IST). Nottingham Forest are narrow favourites at 48%, our predicted score is 1-0, and the model rates both teams to score at 53%.

Favourite
Forest (48%)
Predicted score
1-0
Both teams score
53%
Over 2.5 goals
50%

Match prediction

Forest vs Bournemouth: who will win?

Powerplay247's goals model makes Nottingham Forest favourites at 48%, with the draw at 25%. Team news and the live price matter as much as the model, so treat it as a lean.

Predicted winner

Forest

48% · predicted 1-0

Draw no bet: Forest 64%

Forest win

48%

Bournemouth win

27%

Draw

25%

Handicap line

Forest -0.5

Goals and totals

Forest vs Bournemouth goals prediction: BTTS and over 2.5

Expected goals: Forest 1.57, Bournemouth 1.11. Every figure below comes from the same model, so they all agree with the predicted score.

Forest expected goals
1.57
Bournemouth expected goals
1.11
Both teams to score
53%
Over 2.5 goals
50%
Under 3.5 goals
72%
Likeliest exact score
1-1 (12%)
Half-time score
0-0
Total corners
11-14
Total cards
3.5-4.5

Team preview

Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth: team preview

How each side is likely to approach the game. Confirmed line-ups are released about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Nottingham Forest

City Ground, Nottingham

NFO

Nottingham Forest are a mid-table side who are hard to beat at home but can struggle to create against organised defences, which keeps their games tighter.

Away

AFC Bournemouth

Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

BOU

AFC Bournemouth are a mid-table side who are hard to beat on their travels but can struggle to create against organised defences, which keeps their games tighter.

Markets

Best betting markets for Forest vs Bournemouth

Match result (1X2)

Forest 48% · Draw 25% · Bournemouth 27%.

Correct score

The single most likely exact score is 1-1 (12%), and our predicted score is 1-0. Correct-score prices pay well because even the top score rarely happens.

Both teams to score

Yes at 53%. It is a useful hedge when you back a favourite that might concede.

Total goals

Over 2.5 at 50%, under 3.5 at 72%, from expected goals of 1.57 and 1.11.

Draw no bet

Forest at 64% on the two-way split; your stake comes back if it ends level.

Handicap

Forest -0.5 is the handicap line that best matches the model's gap between the sides.

Betting notes

How to bet on Forest vs Bournemouth

Four angles to weigh before you place a bet on this fixture.

  1. 01

    With the draw only 25%, the match-result market is fairly clean. Forest on the Forest -0.5 handicap gives a bigger price if you expect a comfortable win.

  2. 02

    The model leans towards goals: over 2.5 at 50% and both teams to score at 53%. Goals markets look sharper than the result here.

  3. 03

    Wait for the confirmed line-ups, usually out an hour before kick-off. A missing striker or first-choice keeper can move the goals lines more than the 1X2 price.

  4. 04

    Powerplay247 is an exchange: you can back or lay every market on Forest vs Bournemouth and trade out in-play, for example after an early goal, instead of waiting for full time.

Match card

Forest vs Bournemouth match details

Competition
Premier League 2026/27
Date
Sat, 23 Jan 2027
Kick-off (UK)
15:00
Kick-off (India)
20:30 IST
Stadium
City Ground, Nottingham
UK TV
To be confirmed

Match preview

Nottingham Forest host AFC Bournemouth at City Ground, Nottingham, in the Premier League 2026/27. Our goals model gives Forest an expected 1.57 goals and Bournemouth 1.11, which works out to Forest 48%, draw 25% and Bournemouth 27%. The most likely half-time score is 0-0 and the predicted full-time score is 1-0. Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, and team news is the biggest single mover of the price on Powerplay247.

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Frequently asked questions

6 questions

Forest vs Bournemouth: who will win?

Powerplay247's model makes it Forest 48%, draw 25%, Bournemouth 27%, so Nottingham Forest are favourites. It is based on team strength and home advantage, not a guarantee, so check the live price and the confirmed line-ups before you bet.

What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth?

Our predicted full-time score is 1-0, and the most likely half-time score is 0-0. The model expects 1.57 goals from Forest and 1.11 from Bournemouth.

When and where is Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth?

It kicks off on Sat, 23 Jan 2027 at 15:00 UK time (20:30 IST in India) at City Ground in Nottingham. Premier League fixtures can be moved for TV or cup games, so check the date closer to kick-off.

Will both teams score in Forest vs Bournemouth?

The model puts both teams to score at 53%. That leans yes, and over 2.5 goals sits at 50%.

Is Nottingham Forest vs AFC Bournemouth a derby?

No. It is a regular league fixture between clubs from Nottingham and Bournemouth.

Can I bet on Forest vs Bournemouth in-play?

Yes. Markets stay open for the full 90 minutes with back and lay prices, so you can trade out after a goal, a red card or a change in momentum.

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