Nottingham Forest FC vs Burnley FC, Premier League 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest FC vs Burnley FC — Premier League at City Ground, Nottingham.
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Burnley FC 38 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Kirk (England)
- Assistant 1 Marc Perry
- Assistant 2 Simon Long
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Burnley FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Apr | FC Porto | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Apr | FC Porto | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | FC Midtjylland | A | 5–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 11 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Fulham FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Mar | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Mar | Everton FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Brentford FC | H | 3–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Nottingham Forest FC | Burnley FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #2 |
| 0 | Points | 22 |
| 0 | Played | 38 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 4 / 10 / 24 |
| 0 | Scored | 38 |
| 0 | Conceded | 75 |
| +0 | GD | -37 |
| – | PPG | 0.58 |
| – | Win % | 11% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Nottingham Forest FC are 23rd (0 pts). Burnley FC are 2nd (22 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nottingham Forest FC to score. At the same time, Burnley FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The travelling Burnley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Nottingham Forest FC and Burnley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Nottingham Forest FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Burnley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Scott Parker will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nottingham Forest FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' Nottingham Forest FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jair Paula is hanging Murillo on the field on 42 minute.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Igor Jesus. He replaces Dilane Bakwa on 46 minute.
- 47' What a moment for Zian Flemming! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Nottingham Forest FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
- 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. Nottingham Forest FC and Burnley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' What an equalizer from Morgan Gibbs-White!
- 64' Fresh legs for Burnley FC! Lyle Foster comes on to replace Marcus Edwards.
- 69' What a strike from Morgan Gibbs-White! The score is 2-1.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 75' The referee shows Burnley FC player a card on 75.
- 76' Fresh legs for Burnley FC! Jacob Bruun Larsen comes on to replace Chimuanya Ugochukwu.
- 77' Magnificent from Morgan Gibbs-White! That is 43 goals in 343 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' Kyle Walker has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 80.
- 83' Another change for Burnley FC made on 83 minute. Florentino leaves to be changed by Josh Laurent.
- 84' It is a substitution in Burnley FC team. Zian Flemming is replaced by Armando Broja on 84 minute.
- 88' It is a substitution in Nottingham Forest FC team. Omari Hutchinson is replaced by Morato on 88 minute.
- 89' Nottingham Forest FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nicolas Dominguez is hanging Morgan Gibbs-White on the field on 89 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Nottingham Forest FC take all three points.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
11
Chris Wood ↓ Ryan Yates 76'
- 10
- 6
- 26
- 34
- 31
- 3
-
29
Dilane Bakwa ↓ Igor Jesus 46'
- 8
-
21
Omari Hutchinson ↓ Morato 88'
-
5
Murillo ↓ Jair Paula 42'
Bench
-
22
Ryan Yates ↑ 76'
- 27
- 9
-
16
Nicolas Dominguez ↑ 89'
-
4
Morato ↑ 88'
- 25
- 24
-
23
Jair Paula ↑ 42'
-
19
Igor Jesus ↑ 46'
Coach
Vítor Pereira
Burnley FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
10
Marcus Edwards ↓ Lyle Foster 64'
- 20
- 2
- 1
-
19
Zian Flemming ↓ Armando Broja 84'
-
16
Florentino ↓ Josh Laurent 83'
-
11
Jaidon Anthony ↓ Loum Tchaouna 83'
- 8
- 5
- 3
- 18
Bench
-
7
Jacob Bruun Larsen ↑ 76'
- 4
-
9
Lyle Foster ↑ 64'
-
27
Armando Broja ↑ 84'
-
17
Loum Tchaouna ↑ 83'
- 13
- 12
-
29
Josh Laurent ↑ 83'
- 31
Coach
Scott Parker
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 3 |
| Chris Wood | 2 |
| Josh Cullen | 1 |
| Igor Jesus | 1 |
| Zian Flemming | 1 |
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 1 |
| Zeki Amdouni | 1 |
Head to Head
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2026-04-19
Nottingham Forest FC
4–1
Burnley FC
W
2026-04-16
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
FC Porto
W
2026-04-12
Nottingham Forest FC
1–1
Aston Villa FC
D
2026-04-09
FC Porto
1–1
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2026-03-22
Tottenham Hotspur FC
0–3
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2026-03-19
FC Midtjylland
1–5
Nottingham Forest FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.26
Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.43
Burnley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nottingham Forest FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Burnley FC
41%
Nottingham Forest FC or Burnley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burnley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 0
22.2%
0 – 0
20.9%
2 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
10.6%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 2
2%
4 – 0
1.8%
0 – 2
1.5%
2 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC
| Handicap | Nottingham Forest FC covers | Push | Burnley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 17% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 29% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 9% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
65%
✗
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.