Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth Match Preview

Match Context

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

Nottingham Forest Availability

Forest face significant defensive and wide options issues.

• 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 the league, is available and central to Forest’s attacking plans.

Bournemouth Availability

Andoni Iraola’s side also have important absences, mainly through suspension.

• R. Christie (Red Card) is sidelined.
• A. Jimenez (Suspended) is sidelined.
• J. Soler (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.

Top scorers E. Kroupi (13 goals) and A. Semenyo (10 goals, 3 assists) are both available to lead the attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Forest lose depth at the back and out wide but retain their main attacking output through M. Gibbs-White. Bournemouth’s suspensions remove midfield control and defensive options, yet with 57 league goals built largely around E. Kroupi and A. Semenyo, their primary attacking firepower remains intact.