Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth: Premier League Match Preview

Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth at City Ground, Nottingham, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Forest arrive 16th on 43 points, while Bournemouth sit 6th 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, the club’s leading league scorer with 14 goals and 4 assists, is available and expected to shoulder much of the attacking burden.

Bournemouth Availability

Bournemouth are also hit by suspensions and a knock at the back. R. Christie (Red Card) is sidelined. A. Jimenez (Suspended) is sidelined. J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. In attack, top scorers E. Kroupi (13 league goals) and A. Semenyo (10 goals, 3 assists) are both available to start.

Impact Summary

Forest’s absences are concentrated in defence and wide areas, potentially disrupting their structure more than their primary goal threat. Bournemouth lose midfield control and defensive depth through Christie and Jimenez, but crucially retain their main attacking output in Kroupi and Semenyo for this decisive final-day fixture.