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Nottingham
Nottingham
Premier League
2
VS
0
Predicted Score

Last update of insights: 08 May 2026

Burnley
Burnley
Final result
4 – 1
CoachAI prediction
2 – 0
✓ Outcome correct
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Match Insight

This is a 'survival six-pointer' for Forest but a 'final stand' for Burnley. A win for Forest at the City Ground essentially secures their Premier League status and mathematically pushes Burnley toward the Championship. While Forest may face some fatigue after their Thursday night victory over Porto, the atmospheric advantage and Burnley's lack of confidence create a lopsided psychological dynamic.

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Match Scenario's

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Scenario Explanation

1) against a desperate, depleted Burnley side. There is a secondary scenario (25% likelihood) where European fatigue leads to a sluggish 0-0 or 1-1 draw if Forest prioritizes a clean sheet. A Burnley win is highly improbable (15% likelihood) given they have the league's worst defense and are missing their most creative outlets. Expect Forest to capitalize on Burnley’s defensive gaps in the second half.

Projected xG by CoachAI

1.78

Home xG

0.94

Away xG

Upset Chance

Low

Risk of unexpected result

Nottingham FORM

1 W · 3 D · 1 L
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12/4 Nottingham Forest FC 1-1 Aston Villa FC D 1.35
22/3 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0-3 Nottingham Forest FC W 1.42
15/3 Nottingham Forest FC 0-0 Fulham FC D 1.22
4/3 Manchester City FC 2-2 Nottingham Forest FC D 0.82
1/3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2-1 Nottingham Forest FC L 1.10

Burnley FORM

0 W · 1 D · 4 L
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11/4 Burnley FC 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L 1.05
21/3 Fulham FC 3-1 Burnley FC L 0.92
14/3 Burnley FC 0-0 AFC Bournemouth D 1.10
3/3 Everton FC 2-0 Burnley FC L 1.05
28/2 Burnley FC 3-4 Brentford FC L 1.12
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Key Factors

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Nottingham Forest enters the match with high morale after reaching the Europa League semi-finals, while Burnley is winless in their last six league games.

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Burnley is suffering from a massive injury crisis, missing the core of their team including Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni (both ACL), making them defensively vulnerable (63 goals conceded this season).

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Statistical Divergence: Forest has shown elite efficiency against top-tier opponents (e.g., 3 goals from 1.42 xG vs Spurs), whereas Burnley consistently underperforms their attacking xG (0 goals from 1.10 xG vs Bournemouth).

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Injuries & Absentees

Burnley is severely handicapped with a 'triple-threat' of absences in the spine: Josh Cullen and Zeki Amdouni are out long-term (ACL), and Jordan Beyer (hamstring) leaves the defense exposed. Forest is missing Willy Boly and Nicolò Savona, but their squad depth is superior, especially following recent rotations in their successful European campaign.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this prediction

What is the Coach AI prediction for Nottingham vs Burnley?

Coach AI predicts a score of 2-0 with a win probability of 62% for Nottingham, 24% draw and 14% for Burnley.

How does Coach AI predict this match?

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What data does Coach AI use for its predictions?

Coach AI combines Expected Goals (xG), recent team form over the last five matches, head-to-head records, up-to-date injury news, and tactical match-up analysis. The model is updated daily so every prediction reflects the most current information available.