Nottingham Forest
Bournemouth
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1.87
Expected Goals (xG)
1.00
-0.50
Prevented goals
-0.50
Passing by
301 (78%)
Accurate passes
399 (84%)
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26
G
Matz Sels
6.3
3
d
Nico Williams
6.5
4
d
purple
7.3
31
d
Nikola Milenkovic
7.3
23
d
Jairus
5.6
M
Morgan Gibbs-White (C)
34′
8
M
Elliot Anderson
7.2
6
M
Ibrahim Sangaré
6.7
M
Omari Hutchinson
34′
11
F
Chris Wood
6.3
19
F
Igor Jesus
6.6
1
G
Đorđe Petrović
6.2
d
Adrien Truffert
54′
5
d
Marcos Senesi
7.3
d
James Hill
33′ missing
15
d
Adam Smith (C)
7.2
12
M
Tyler Adams
6.9
27
M
Alex Tóth
6.7
M
Marcus Tavernier
54′
22
M
That is, Junior Kroupi
6.2
37
M
Ryan
6.7
9
F
Evanilson
6.9
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Championship
Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth shared the spoils in a hotly contested Premier League clash at the City Ground, with Marcus Tavernier’s second-half equalizer canceling out Morgan Gibbs-White’s first-half opener.
Forest went into the game in 16th place with 43 points from 37 games, while Bournemouth sat comfortably in sixth with 56 points. The visitors arrived at the City Ground on an unbeaten run, looking to maintain their push for European qualification. Forest, meanwhile, needed points to secure their top-flight status with just one game remaining.
The home side struck first in the 34th minute when Gibbs-White found the net to give Forest the lead heading into the break. The goal galvanized the crowd and offered hope to a team battling relegation. Forest controlled much of the opening period, effectively restricting Bournemouth’s attacking threat.
However, Bournemouth’s quality showed despite the early setback. The visitors kept possession and created chances throughout the first half. His passing accuracy of 84 percent demonstrated his command of the pace of the game, even when trailing.
In the second half, Bournemouth came out with renewed intensity. In the 54th minute, Tavernier equalized with a clinical finish. The Bournemouth defender’s goal swung the momentum decisively towards the away side as they pressed for a winner.
Forest responded to the equalizer with defensive discipline. Awoniyi received a yellow card in the 67th minute as the tension grew. The home side fought hard to prevent Bournemouth from getting the three points.
Both teams created chances but neither could find a breakthrough. Forest managed five shots on target from 15 total attempts, while Bournemouth scored four from 17 shots. The expected goals figures told a similar story – Forest’s xG stood at 1.87 compared to Bournemouth’s 1.00.
Tavernier earned the highest rating of the match with 7.9, delivering a commanding performance at both ends of the pitch. Adrien Truffert supported Bournemouth’s attack with seven tackles and key contributions down the left flank, earning a 7.7 rating. For Forest, Omari Hutchinson impressed during his 78 minute appearance with a 7.3 rating.
Possession favored Bournemouth with 55 per cent, although Forest’s 45 per cent proved enough to create real scoring chances. The home side won six corners compared to Bournemouth’s three, reflecting their attacking intent.
The draw leaves Forest in 16th position with 44 points from 38 games played. Bournemouth remain sixth with 57 points, their European hopes still alive heading into the final game. Both teams will see this result differently based on their respective goals.
