- 1 Nottingham Forest – Bournemouth: history is in the air at the City Ground
- 2 Nottingham Forest want to finish on a high under Pereira
- 3 Bournemouth: Iraola’s final act in a season chasing the stars
- 4 Probable line-ups
- 5 Football prediction Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information changes
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
Nottingham Forest – Bournemouth: history is in the air at the City Ground 
This is the final whistle on the 2025-2026 season, and it’s a tasty one. Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth in a game where the pressure sits very unevenly. No point dressing it up: the home side have already secured their survival and can play with freedom, while the visitors arrive desperate to pull off the biggest result in their history and snatch a wildly unexpected place in next season’s Champions League. A proper final, then, to wrap the campaign up in style.
Nottingham Forest want to finish on a high under Pereira 
You have to say Forest’s end to the season has been a real success since Vitor Pereira took over. The Portuguese coach has brought them back to life and they have officially confirmed their place in the top flight after a strong run. Their European adventure ended just short of the final against Aston Villa, but the mood around the club remains upbeat. They do, though, come into this one off a frustrating defeat to Manchester United last weekend, one tainted by a rotten refereeing call.
Forest’s aim on Sunday afternoon is to break a genuine hoodoo. They have never beaten this opponent in seven Premier League meetings. Still, Pereira has sharpened Forest’s attack, with the goals flowing in recent weeks. Expect them to go after Bournemouth from the first whistle, backed by the noise of the City Ground. For the fans, ending with a statement win would be the perfect way to underline the progress made under Pereira, who is expected to extend his deal.
Bournemouth: Iraola’s final act in a season chasing the stars 
At the other end of the story, Bournemouth arrive wrapped in pure buzz and serious ambition. Andoni Iraola is set to take charge of his final match at the club, and he will be desperate to leave through the front door. Already guaranteed European football for the first time in their history, Bournemouth sit sixth and still have one eye on the top five. Their heroic draw with Manchester City showed once again that this is one of the most dangerous sides in the country this season.
Bournemouth are also riding a stunning 17-game unbeaten run in the league, a club record. Away from home, they have built on the best defence in the country in 2026, conceding only five goals on their travels. Their forwards, led by an incisive Evanilson, will look to punish any gap Forest leave behind. A win would complete the double over their rivals after the reverse fixture. For Bournemouth, the target is simple: keep that Champions League dream alive until the very last kick.
Probable line-ups
Nottingham Forest : Sels ; Williams, Milenkovic, Morato, Netz ; Bakwa, Yates, Anderson, Gibbs-White ; Jesus, Awoniyi
Bournemouth : Petrovic ; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert ; Adams, Scott ; Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier ; Evanilson
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Football prediction Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
Bournemouth to win
This final Premier League meeting between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth should be a lively one given what is at stake. Forest have found their bite again under Pereira, but the visitors’ motivation may end up being the decisive factor. Andoni Iraola’s men have put together a historic season, are riding high on confidence and own the best away defence in the land this year, so they are well placed to handle whatever Forest throw at them.
Against a Forest side that can leave space and now has no real points pressure, the grit and ruthlessness of the South Coast side should tell. Bournemouth to edge it, give their coach the perfect send-off and keep the Champions League dream burning.
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