Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Preview: Premier League Clash

Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth at City Ground, Nottingham, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. The home side sit 16th on 43 points, while Bournemouth arrive in 6th place with 56 points and a positive goal difference of 4.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Nottingham Forest face a lengthy absentee list. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is sidelined. Murillo (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. O. Aina (Injury) is doubtful. D. Ndoye (Injury) is doubtful. Key creator M. Gibbs-White, with 14 goals and 4 assists in league play, is available and will be central to Forest’s attacking plans.

Bournemouth Availability

Bournemouth have notable disciplinary absences. R. Christie (Red Card) is sidelined. A. Jimenez (Suspended) is sidelined. J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. Leading scorer E. Kroupi, on 13 league goals, is available, as is A. Semenyo, who has contributed 10 goals and 3 assists.

Impact Summary

Forest lose defensive depth and some wide attacking threat but retain their main creative force in M. Gibbs-White, preserving much of their attacking output from 47 league goals. Bournemouth’s suspensions remove midfield control and defensive balance, yet with 57 goals scored and both E. Kroupi and A. Semenyo fit, their primary attacking firepower remains intact.