Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Match Preview

Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth at the City Ground, Nottingham, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Forest sit 16th on 43 points, while Bournemouth arrive in 6th place with 56 points and a Europa League league phase spot already secured.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Forest have several defensive concerns. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined, removing a wide attacking option. Murillo (Muscle Injury) is sidelined, further weakening central defence. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. In addition, O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful and D. Ndoye (Injury) is doubtful, leaving Steve Cooper with decisions to make in both full-back and forward areas. Key creator M. Gibbs-White, Forest’s leading league scorer with 14 goals and 4 assists, is available and will be central to their attacking plan.

Bournemouth Availability

Bournemouth’s main issues are suspensions. R. Christie (Red Card) is sidelined, while Álex Jiménez (Suspended) is sidelined, impacting both midfield craft and defensive depth. J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful at the back. Their top scorer E. Kroupi, with 13 league goals, and fellow attacking threat A. Semenyo, on 10 goals and 3 assists, are both available.

Impact Summary

Forest lose depth and stability in defence and on the flanks, but retain their primary playmaker Gibbs-White. Bournemouth’s absences are more about structure than pure output, with their main attacking firepower in Kroupi and Semenyo intact.