Bournemouth are at home to Nottingham Forest on 21 November 2026 · 15:00 at Vitality Stadium (Bournemouth). Our favourites are Bournemouth (52%). Further down: our tip, estimated probabilities, absences and our analysis of the match.
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Bournemouth are 8th with 12 points after 9 matches (3W 3D 3L), whereas Nottingham Forest are 19th with 6 points (1W 3D 5L).
What to expect
Bournemouth should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (11.4%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Both teams to score (odds 1.75), and our probability for it is 54%. We estimate both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 52%.
Prediction: key points
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 52%.
- Absent: Bournemouth 0, Nottingham Forest 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 54%, best available odds 1.75). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Bournemouth are missing: no absences. Nottingham Forest are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 1.88 | 3.96 | 4.32 |
| Market average | 1.85 | 3.74 | 4.14 |
| Lowest odds | 1.83 | 3.60 | 4.00 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.27 | 1.25 | 75.1% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.89 | 1.84 | 52.4% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.06 | 2.02 | 47.6% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.20 | 3.04 | 31.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.75 | 1.72 | 54.0% |
| BTTS – no | 2.07 | 2.03 | 46.0% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 3/11/26, 03:43. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 5.0%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Bournemouth 1–1 Nottingham Forest, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Bournemouth 8th (12 points), Nottingham Forest 19th (6 points).
- Absences: Bournemouth 0, Nottingham Forest 0.
Who will win Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: who is missing
Bournemouth
- No reported absences
Nottingham Forest
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 | |
| 2 | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 | |
| 5 | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 | |
| 6 | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 | |
| 7 | 9 | 3-4-2 | 9:9 | 13 | |
| 8 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 | |
| 9 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 | |
| 11 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 | |
| 12 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 | |
| 13 | 9 | 3-2-4 | 12:15 | 11 | |
| 14 | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 | |
| 15 | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 | |
| 16 | 9 | 3-0-6 | 9:16 | 9 | |
| 17 | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 | |
| 18 | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 | |
| 19 | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 | |
| 20 | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
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Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest +0.75 (Asian handicap) (1.84); Both teams to score (1.75).
Who will win Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest?
Our probabilities: Bournemouth to win 52%, a draw 25%, Nottingham Forest to win 23%.
What time and where is kick-off?
21 November 2026, kick-off at 15:00, at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth.
Who will be missing?
Bournemouth: no absences. Nottingham Forest: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 52% (odds 1.89); under 2.5 goals is at 48% (odds 2.06).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 54% probability (odds 1.75).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (11.4%); after that come 1–0 (10.9%) and 2–1 (9.7%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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