Burnley vs Nottm Forest Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
Burnley vs Nottm Forest Preview
- Date: 19/05/2024
- Kick-off time: 3:00 pm (GMT)
- Location: Turf Moor
Relegated Burnley host Nottingham Forest for their last Premier League game at Turf Moor, hoping to end the campaign on a good note. The bitter defeat to Tottenham confirmed Burnley’s relegation, but if Forest grab a win against The Clarets, they could extend their top-flight stay without depending on Luton Town’s result.
Currently sitting 19th in the Premier League table after 37 games, Burnley has five wins, nine draws, and 23 losses, thereby gathering just 24 points in the process. With just one game to go, they are five points away from safety.
The Clarets attack has struggled to find the back of the net all season, scoring 40 goals in 37 games, averaging 1.08 goals per game. However, their defence is worse as well, conceding 76 goals and managing only two clean sheets.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest is just above Burnley in the 17th position in the Premier League table, Forest has eight wins, nine draws, and 20 losses leaving them on 29 points, just three points more than Luton Town with a game to go.
Forest’s attack has been better scoring 47 goals in 37 games averaging 1.27 goals per game. Their defence has also seen a slight improvement conceding 66 goals and keeping four clean sheets.
Burnley vs Nottm Forest Team news
In the last five games in all competitions, Burnley has only won once, alongside two draws and two losses.
Vincent Kompany’s men somehow converted one of their three shots on target in the last 15 minutes through Josh Brownhill. However, later Burnley’s goalkeeper scored an unfortunate own goal to give Brighton the 1 – 1 draw.
Later, Burnley got back with a huge victory over Sheffield United. Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lorenz Assignon both scored in the first half giving them a 2 – 0 lead at halftime, but Gustavo Hamer scored for The Blades in the second half. Moreover, goals from Lyle Forster and Johann Berg Gudmundsson gave Burnley a much-deserved 4 – 1 win.
The Old Trafford trip saw Burnley coming back with a penalty from Zeki Amdouni converted to rescue a point cancelling Antony’s goal in a 1-1 draw.
Dara O’Shea was the only goal scorer for Burnley against Newcastle as the side was brushed away by the Magpies in the 4 – 1 win for Newcastle.
The recent result for Burnley against Tottenham did not go well, as the visitors could not hold on to their early lead losing 2 – 1 win.
Nottingham Forest has one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five games in all competitions.
Matheus Cunha opened the scoring for Wolves in the 40th minute but Morgan Gibbs-White equalised in the first half added time. Danilo then put Forest ahead just before the hour mark, but just five minutes later, Cunha scored again to grab a 2-2 draw for Wolves.
In a controversial game, Forest could not capitalize on their 60% possession and three shots on target that saw goals from Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil secure the 2 – 0 win for Everton.
Another 2-0 loss came against Manchester City where Josko Gvardiol gave City the lead in the first half and Erling Haaland doubled the lead, taking the game away from Forest
A comeback from a goal down against Sheffield United, thanks to scorers Ryan Yates and another goal from Hudson-Odoi who helped grab all three points in a 3 – 1 win.
The recent game against Chelsea saw Willy Boly’s equalizer and Hudson-Odoi goals cancelled in a resilient 3 – 2 win for the Blues.
Burnley vs Nottm Forest Injury news
Burnley
Vincent Kompany has Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer, Nathan Redmond, and Ameen Al-Dakhil all out for the rest of the season with Maxime Esteve and Luca Koleosho eyeing a return this weekend.
Nottingham Forest
Nuno Espírito Santos has a complete squad for the final game with Neco Williams available again.
Burnley vs Nottm Forest Predicted Lineups
Burnley line-up: Muric, Taylor, Esteve, O’shea, Assignon, Benson, Berge, Amsouni, Bruun Tresor ,Fofana, Odobert
Nottingham Forest line-up: Sels, Aina, Awoniyi, Murillo, Boly, Elanga, Dominguez, Oliveira, Toffolo, Gibbs- White, Wood
Burnley vs Nottm Forest Prediction
Despite a big relegation battle game, neither seems likely to grab a win. Moreover, both teams would love to avoid defeat.
Predicted score: Burnley 1 – 1 Nottingham Forest
Burnley vs Nottm Forest Head-to-Head
Premier League- 18/09/2023
Nottingham Forest 1 -1 Burnley
Carabao Cup- 30/08/2023
Nottingham Forest 0- 1 Burnley
Championship- 23/02/2016
Burnley 1-0 Nottingham Fores
Championship- 20/10/2015
Nottingham1-1 Forest Burnley
Championship- 22/02/2014
Burnley 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Burnley vs Nottm Forest Betting Tips
Burnley and Nottingham Forest to draw @ 23/10 on CopyBet
- Both teams to score @ 4/11 on BetMGM UK
- Over 1.5 goals @ ⅕ on CopyBet
These odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Where to watch Burnley vs Nottm Forest
- India: Star Sports Select Network, Disney+ Hotstar (subscription)
- UK: Sky Sports Premier League
- US: NBC Sports, Peacock