Round 38 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest VS AFC Bournemouth
City Ground
24 May, 2026
Overview:
Premier League Round 38 clash between Nottingham Forest and AFC Bournemouth. Historical head-to-head data favors Bournemouth overall, while recent form indicators suggest Bournemouth have been the more efficient attacking side. Nottingham Forest’s home record and motivation may improve competitiveness, but Bournemouth’s away output and prior H2H edge slightly tilt the matchup toward the visitors.
Recent H2H results: Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of AFC Bournemouth.
Bournemouth are likely to press selectively and exploit transitions, while Forest may prioritize compactness and direct attacks. Midfield control and first-goal importance are likely decisive, with set pieces also carrying value in a potentially tight game.
Bournemouth’s superior historical H2H, better away goal rate, and more consistent attacking indicators support a narrow away edge, though Forest’s home factor keeps draw probability meaningful.
Last Update: 21-05-2026
Stats:
| Nottingham Forest | AFC Bournemouth |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.06 | 1.56 |
| Win Probability | |
| 32 | 40 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 | Man United | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 14 | 7 | 17 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 11 | 14 | 13 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 10 | 9 | 19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 36 | 27 | 8 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 38 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 37 | 17 | 4 |
| O. Watkins | AVL | ENG | 37 | 16 | 3 |