Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
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Match details
Fixture: Burnley vs Nottingham Forest
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 5
Kick-off: September 20 2025, 15:00 BST
Confirmed lineups
Burnley (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: M. Dúbravka
- Defenders: K. Walker, H. Ekdal, M. Estève, Q. Hartman
- Midfielders: J. Cullen, Florentino, J. Laurent
- Forwards: L. Tchaouna, L. Foster, J. Anthony
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: M. Sels
- Defenders: N. Williams, N. Milenković, Morato, O. Zinchenko
- Midfielders: Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo, E. Anderson
- Forwards: D. Bakwa, M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye, C. Wood
Missing players
Burnley: Z. Amdouni is sidelined due to a knee injury, J. Beyer is out with a hamstring injury, and L. Ugochukwu will miss the match following a red card suspension.
Nottingham Forest: O. Aina is dealing with a hamstring injury, N. Domínguez is unavailable with a knee injury, and Murillo is also struggling with an injury.
Match background
This fixture sees Burnley, currently in 17th place with 3 points, facing 15th-placed Nottingham Forest, who have 4 points. Both teams are seeking to climb up the table, making this a pivotal match in their campaigns.
Recent form
Burnley: The team has struggled recently, with a record of 1 win and 3 losses in their last four matches. They have scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 7, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities.
Nottingham Forest: Nottingham is also on a mixed run, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their most recent outings. They have managed to find the net 4 times but have conceded 8 goals, indicating issues at the back.
Head-to-head record
- May 19, 2024: Burnley 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest
- September 18, 2023: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Burnley
Prediction
This match is likely to be closely contested. Given both teams' recent form, a draw could be a likely outcome. Betting tip: Double Chance: Draw or Nottingham Forest.