Pratinjau Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest

• Bournemouth akan menang
• Lebih dari 2,5 gol

Sean Dyche returns to Premier League management this weekend, hoping to inspire Nottingham Forest to a shock result as they visit one of the league’s most in-form sides, Bournemouth. The Cherries are flying high in the top four after a superb run under Andoni Iraola, while Forest are still finding their feet under their third manager of the season.

Bournemouth’s transformation under Iraola continues to impress, with the Cherries entering the weekend inside the top four — a position few would have predicted at the start of the campaign. Last weekend’s 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace was frustrating after they let a 2-0 lead slip, but it still extended their unbeaten Premier League run to seven matches (W4, D3) — currently the longest in the division.

The Cherries’ recent form has been particularly strong at home, where three of those four wins have come, helping to establish Vitality Stadium as a fortress once again. Iraola’s attacking style, built on intensity and quick transitions, has brought out the best in his forwards, while his side’s defensive discipline continues to improve. After narrowly missing out on European qualification last season due to a late collapse, Bournemouth look determined to sustain their challenge this time around.

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, finally have a reason to smile after Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Porto in the UEFA Europa League ended a miserable ten-match winless run across all competitions (D3, L7). The result not only lifted spirits but also marked the perfect start for new boss Sean Dyche, who became Forest’s third permanent manager of the season — a record-setting change in Premier League history.

Dyche’s arrival is expected to bring much-needed structure and discipline to a Forest side that has struggled for both consistency and confidence. Thursday’s win also brought a first clean sheet in 21 matches across all competitions — a statistic that underlines just how fragile Forest’s defence has been. Offensively, they remain a concern, having scored just five Premier League goals this season — the joint-fewest in the league prior to the round. Improving that tally will be essential if they’re to climb out of the relegation zone.

Riwayat Head-to-Head

Recent history doesn’t favour Forest, who have failed to beat Bournemouth in their last ten league meetings (W0, D4, L6). The Cherries have firmly held the upper hand in this fixture, and their dominance has been especially pronounced at home.

Forest have won just one of their last eleven league visits to Bournemouth (D3, L7), including a 5-0 defeat at this ground last season — a result that highlighted the gulf in quality between the two sides at the time. Dyche will hope his pragmatic approach can narrow that gap, but history suggests his team face a huge challenge on the south coast.

Statistik dan Streak Panas

• Bournemouth have won 13 of their last 19 Premier League matches against sides starting the day in the relegation zone.
• Eleven of Bournemouth’s last 17 home league wins have come with a clean sheet.
• Nottingham Forest have conceded two or more goals in four of their last five away league games.
• No team has conceded more second-half goals in the Premier League this season than Forest (11).

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

Untuk Bournemouth, Antoine Semenyo has been the standout performer this season. Only Erling Haaland has been involved in more Premier League goals than the Ghanaian (6 goals, 3 assists). His late-game influence has been particularly impressive, with both of his strikes against Forest last term coming after the 85th minute. Semenyo’s pace and directness could once again prove decisive against a Forest defence that has struggled with concentration late in games.

Forest will be looking to Igor Jesus for inspiration up front. The Brazilian forward has been one of their few bright spots this season, scoring five goals in 11 appearances — three of those coming before the 25th minute. If Forest are to spring a surprise, an early strike from him could be key to unsettling Bournemouth.

In terms of team news, Bournemouth remain without David Brooks and Evanilson, both sidelined through injury. Forest’s Chris Wood is doubtful, but otherwise, Dyche should have a near-full squad to choose from.

Tactical Overview

Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth are expected to stay true to their high-energy philosophy, pressing Forest aggressively and attacking through quick transitions. Their fluid 4-2-3-1 system allows full-backs to push high while midfielders recycle possession efficiently. Expect the hosts to dominate territory and look to exploit Forest’s defensive fragility on set pieces and wide deliveries.

Sean Dyche will almost certainly opt for a compact, no-nonsense setup, likely deploying a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 formation designed to frustrate Bournemouth and restrict space between the lines. Forest’s primary goal will be to stay organised and capitalise on counter-attacking opportunities. Dyche’s sides are traditionally difficult to break down, but his challenge will be balancing that defensive solidity with enough attacking intent to threaten at the other end.

Analisis Taruhan

Given Bournemouth’s excellent home form and Forest’s poor away record, the Cherries are worthy favourites. However, with Sean Dyche at the helm, Forest could show immediate improvement in discipline and organisation. Still, goals are likely — five of the last six Premier League meetings between these sides have seen both teams score.

The over 2.5 goals market offers good value, particularly as Bournemouth have averaged more than two goals per game at home this season. A Bournemouth win with both teams scoring could also be a profitable combination, given Forest’s defensive vulnerabilities but renewed attacking spirit under Dyche.

Prediction: Bournemouth 3–1 Nottingham Forest

Bournemouth’s form and attacking quality should prove too much for Forest, even with Dyche’s organisational influence beginning to take hold. Expect the visitors to compete early on but ultimately be undone by the Cherries’ pace and precision in the final third.

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