Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola will say his farewell to the Cherries faithful after this tussle with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Sunday.
He does so having secured European football for next season, regardless of the outcome, but knowing that a win, coupled with favourable results elsewhere, could even see Bournemouth playing UEFA Champions League football next season.
For Nottingham Forest a memorable season that saw them reach the Europa League semi-finals has now run its course and the Tricky Trees will be relishing their summer break.
Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth Tips Summary
Best Bet – Bournemouth to win @ 1/1
Alternative Bet – Eli Junior Kroupi to score first @ 5/1
Bet Builder – Both Teams to Score, Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ Shots on Target, Eli Junior Kroupi 2+ Shots on Target & Matz Sels 3+ Saves @ 10/1
Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth Prediction
Best Bet: Bournemouth to win @ 1/1
Bournemouth showed on Tuesday evening just why they have secured European football for next season as they came perilously close to a deserved win over Manchester City.
Iraola will depart the south coast with the warmest of wishes after a three-year stint that has witnessed some stellar, attacking football from his side and repeated big results.
There remains an outside chance of a shot at the UEFA Champions League places but that relies on other results.
The Cherries can only dictate matters at hand and they face a Nottingham Forest side low on fuel as the season draws to an end following their long run in the Europa League.
Bournemouth have netted in 15 of their 18 away league games so far. The previous two league meetings were Cherries wins, 7-0 combined, and Forest are yet to win in seven attempts against Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Unbeaten in the league since a 3-2 New Year's Day loss to Arsenal, Iraola and his side can sign off in style with a fourth successive road win against a host club claiming just four home league successes all season.
Alternative Bet: Eli Junior Kroupi to score first @ 5/1
What a breakout season for Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi. His midweek goal against Man City was his 13th Premier League goal of the season – more than any teenager in Europe's top leagues with the exception of Lamine Yamal at Barcelona.
His finish against the Citizens was composed and classy and made it five goals in his last seven games.
He also scored in the 2-0 win over Forest at the Vitality Stadium in October and can end his season in goalscoring fashion by breaking the deadlock.
Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth Bet Builder Tip
Both Teams to Score
Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ Shots on Target
Eli Junior Kroupi 2+ Shots on Target
Matz Sels 3+ Saves
Pays 10/1
Both teams have scored in each of the last four City Ground league meetings, as well as in five of Forest’s last six Premier League games overall. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have netted in seven games on the bounce.
Morgan Gibbs-White missed out on England's World Cup squad this week but he could have done little more. The 26-year-old has 11 league goals already in 2026, more than any other player, as well as two assists in his last three league starts.
Kroupi's form has been highlighted already. His goal in midweek was the latest statement of ability and he had two shots on target in the home win over Crystal Palace earlier this month. He can repeat that feat now.
Forest netminder Matz Sels has made 18 saves in his last four games. He could be a busy man again with Bournemouth expected to flourish and a minimum of three saves from the home goalkeeper completes this bet builder at double-figure odds.
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Key Match Stats
Nottingham Forest have won just four of 18 home Premier League games
Both teams have scored in five of Forest's last six games in the league
Bournemouth have scored in 15 of their 18 Premier League away games
Nottingham Forest have not won any of their seven Premier League games against Bournemouth (D3, L4)
Morgan Gibbs-White (11) has the most Premier League goals in 2026
Eli Junior Kroupi scored his 13th Premier League goal of the season in midweek - his fifth in the last seven games
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