AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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AFC Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest face off in one of the biggest games of the Championship season so far.

Both teams are fighting for the final automatic promotion spot with just three points separating them.

It is a very evenly matched contest with the Cherries and Forest both in great form.

Bournemouth are undefeated in 8 home matches, whilst the visitors have won 9 of their last ten matches.

Dominik Solanke to score anytime (11/8)

The striker has netted 29 times in the league this term.

He scored in the Cherries’ last outing as they defeated Blackburn 3-0.

AFC Bournemouth v Reading – Sky Bet Championship BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Dominic Solanke of AFC Bournemouth celebrates after scoring their team’s fourth goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between AFC Bournemouth and Reading at Vitality Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Match preview: AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest

AFC Bournemouth will be desperate to avoid losing their grip on 2nd place at the final hurdle.

Scott Parker’s side have been in the top two since September 2021.

Now, their spot in the automatic promotion spots is under serious threat from Nottingham Forest.

The Cherries currently lead Forest by three points although they have an inferior goal difference.

Bournemouth have slipped up several times over recent weeks dropping points in four of their last seven matches.

They did, however, secure a big win on Saturday winning 3-0 away at Blackburn Rovers.

Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth – Sky Bet Championship BARNSLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Scott Parker the head coach / manager of AFC Bournemouth during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and AFC Bournemouth at Oakwell Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)

Nottingham Forest: From rock bottom to automatic promotion contenders

Nottingham Forest’s incredible story under Steve Cooper could take another major twist on Tuesday evening.

Forest have the opportunity to leapfrog Bournemouth into 2nd place with one game remaining.

This would be an unbelievable achievement considering where they started when Cooper arrived.

The former Swansea boss took charge of the Reds after eight matches in which they had just three points and were sat bottom of the table.

They are currently on a brilliant run of form which has seen them win 9 of their last ten league matches.

Forest thrashed Swansea City 5-1 on Saturday.

Nottingham Forest v Leicester City: The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Joe Worrall celebrates with teammate Djed Spence of Nottingham Forest after scoring their team’s third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City at City Ground on February 06, 2022 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

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