Burnley vs Nottingham Forest predictions and betting tips – Can Wood turnaround Forest form?

Burnley’s narrow defeats and Forest’s late-game lapses point to a tight, low-scoring affair. Punters could target Chris Wood anytime (8/5) and under 2.5 goals; Burnley at 5/2 is tempting if home resilience ends their bad luck.

Burnley vs Nottingham Forest preview: Turf Moor showdown

Burnley host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League clash at Turf Moor on Saturday, 20th September 2025, 3pm. Both sides need momentum after inconsistent starts: Burnley have one win but three defeats in four, while Forest opened with a win then failed to build on it.

Odds and best bets

Current market prices show Burnley 5/2, Draw 5/2, Nottingham Forest 23/20. Key markets to consider: Chris Wood anytime (8/5) and under 2.5 goals. A 0–2 total cards market (4/1) reflects the expectation of a disciplined, tight contest.

Form and recent trends

Forest began the campaign with a win over Brentford but have since gone three matches without victory, including a 3-0 loss to West Ham and a dramatic EFL Cup turnaround at Swansea where two stoppage-time goals cost them the tie. Those late collapses raise questions about concentration in closing stages. Burnley have suffered narrow defeats to Manchester United and Liverpool via late penalties, suggesting they’ve competed well against top sides but had fortunes go against them.

Tactical outlook

Expect a cautious, defence-first approach from both teams to avoid further damaging runs. Forest often dominate possession but have struggled to convert chances and close out games. Burnley’s recent tight encounters against elite opponents indicate they can frustrate and keep the score low if luck swings their way.

Head-to-head and key players

The last Premier League meeting ended 2-1 to Forest in May 2024, when Chris Wood scored twice; Wood remains the clear attacking threat and is a logical anytime-scorer selection. If either side can impose structure, a single-goal margin is plausible.

Predicted lineups

Burnley expected lineup: Dubravka; Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman; Cullen, Laurent; Tchaouna, Mejbri, Anthony; Foster. Nottingham Forest expected lineup: Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.

Betting strategy

With both teams showing late-game vulnerability and recent low-scoring fixtures between them, conservative punters should weigh under 2.5 goals and an anytime scorer market for Wood. Backing Burnley at 5/2 carries upside if home resilience overcomes recent misfortune.

Match details

Location: Turf Moor, Burnley, England. Date & Time: Saturday, 20th September 2025, 3pm.

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Burnley host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Burnley vs Nottingham Forest best betsBack Chris Wood to score anytime at 8

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