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Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Bournemouth
Kickoff Time: 2023-12-23 23:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/IAN WALTON
Nottingham Forest recently made two significant
announcements regarding their managerial position. Firstly, they officially
announced the dismissal of head coach Steve Cooper. Following that, they
announced the appointment of former Wolves coach Nuno Espirito as their new
head coach. Despite a promising start to the season, Nottingham Forest
experienced a downturn in form, securing only one draw and suffering five
losses in the six league matches from November onwards. As a result, their
position in the league standings dropped from 13th to 17th. Their poor
performance led to the decision to part ways with Steve Cooper as the head
coach. Notably, Nuno Espirito is known for his tactical emphasis on defensive
counterattacks. During his tenure at Wolves, he achieved significant success
with the 3-4-3 formation he implemented.
Bournemouth have been experiencing a remarkable
surge in momentum lately, displaying an unbeaten record of four wins and one
draw in their last five league matches. Their recent performances include
noteworthy victories over Newcastle United and Manchester United, as well as a
draw against Aston Villa. They have showcased their strength during this
period. In the course of this unbeaten run, Bournemouth managed to score a
total of 12 goals while only conceding three. They also kept clean sheets in
three of their matches, highlighting their impressive defensive capabilities.
Their remarkable performances on both ends of the pitch have been crucial to
their success. Bournemouth’s recent overall improvement has significantly
contributed to their current position, as they currently enjoy a comfortable
10-point lead over the relegation zone.
Considering Nottingham just changed head coach,
they may need time to find their form back. Meanwhile Bournemouth have been in excellent form,
with a string of positive results and notable victories against strong
opponents. This positive momentum certainly makes Bournemouth more attractive
to support.
Nottingham Forest’s Last 5 Games: LDLLL
23-12-16 Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
23-12-09 Wolves 1-1 Nottingham Forest
23-12-07 Fulham 5-0 Nottingham Forest
23-12-03 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Everton
23-11-25 Nottingham Forest 2-3 Brighton
Bournemouth’s Last 5 Games: WWDWW
23-12-09 Manchester United 0-3 Bournemouth
23-12-07 Crystal Palace 0-2 Bournemouth
23-12-03 Bournemouth 2-2 Aston Villa
23-11-25 Sheffield United 1-3 Bournemouth
23-11-12 Bournemouth 2-0 Newcastle United
Head To Head Record:
23-01-21 Bournemouth 1-1 Nottingham Forest
22-09-03 Nottingham Forest 2-3 Bournemouth
22-05-04 Bournemouth 1-0 Nottingham Forest
21-08-14 Nottingham Forest 1-2 Bournemouth
21-02-13 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Bournemouth
Prediction:
Bournemouth to win