Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Preview: Premier League Matchup

Nottingham Forest host Bournemouth at the City Ground, Nottingham, on 24 May 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Forest arrive 16th on 43 points with a goal difference of -3, while Bournemouth sit 6th on 56 points and a goal difference of 4, targeting Europa League qualification.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Forest face significant defensive and attacking absences. 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. With M. Gibbs-White, their leading league scorer on 14 goals and 4 assists, fully available, Forest at least retain their primary creative outlet.

Bournemouth Availability

Bournemouth’s main concerns are suspensions and one fitness doubt. R. Christie (Red Card) is sidelined. A. Jimenez (Suspended) is sidelined. J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. Key attacking figures E. Kroupi (13 league goals) and A. Semenyo (10 goals, 3 assists) are available to start.

Impact Summary

Forest’s absences are concentrated in defense and wide attacking roles, potentially disrupting build-up and balance, but their main goal threat, M. Gibbs-White, remains intact. Bournemouth lose midfield control and defensive depth through Christie and Jimenez, yet crucially preserve almost all of their attacking output via Kroupi and Semenyo, giving the visitors a more stable offensive platform pre-kickoff.