Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest prediction, lineups, odds and bet builder as Ange seeks first win

Ange Postecoglou will be looking to get his first win as Nottingham Forest manager at the third attempt when his side travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley. 

The former Spurs boss lost to old rivals Arsenal in the Premier League last weekend before seeing his side throw away a two-goal lead in a dramatic Carabao Cup loss to Swansea. With just four points from their opening four games, Forest could do with a win. 

Burnley have been hugely unlucky in recent weeks, losing in injury time to both Manchester United and Liverpool, and both times via a penalty kick. Scott Parker will take plenty of positives from his side’s displays and fancy a result here. 

The Sporting News has all the latest odds, tips and predictions for this one. 

Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest prediction

Burnley were minutes away from a goalless draw with Liverpool last weekend, and will fancy themselves of keeping Forest at bay to some extent. Postecoglou might have to wait another week for his first win, but he will get his first point. 

The Sporting News’ Score Prediction:

Burnley 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest football team lineups 

Here’s how we think the two sides will line up on Saturday with Ange Postecoglou expected to be without centre-back Murillo at Turf Moor. Nicolo Savona is expected to start on the right with Neco Williams slotting to left-back, allowing Morato to deputise for Murillo. 

Burnley predicted lineup to play Nottingham Forest 

(4-2-3-1, right to left)

Dubravka (GK) — Walker, Ekdal, Esteve, Hartman — Cullen, Laurent — Tchaouna, Mejbri, Anthony — Foster 

Injured: Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, Zeki Amdouni

Suspended: Lesley Ugochukwu

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup to play Burnley

(4-2-3-1, right to left)

Sels (GK) — Williams, Melinkovic, Savona, Morato — Sangare, Anderson — Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi — Wood

Injured: Ola Aina, Nicolas Dominguez, Murillo (doubt)

Suspended: None

Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest latest odds, correct score betting

Forest are the 6/5 favourites with Sky Bet, with Burnley back at 9/4. The draw is 11/5.

Our 1-1 prediction is at decent odds with Bet365 but here’s the best available odds for four of the other most likely results. 

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Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest team news 

• Lesley Ugochukwu is suspended following his red card against Liverpool. 
• Forest’s main concern is the fitness of Murillo, with the centre-back hobbling off in the loss to Arsenal. Nicola Savona could start in his place.