Paul Merson predicts how Nottingham Forest will fare vs Bournemouth

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Paul Merson has given his prediction of the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest.

The former Arsenal star and Sky Sports pundit thinks that there will be two goals in the game between Bournemouth and Forest.

So, what has Paul Merson said ahead of Bournemouth against Nottingham Forest? Let’s take a look.

Paul Merson predicts Nottingham Forest to lose to Bournemouth

Well, Nottingham Forest will take on Bournemouth away from home at the Vitality Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday.

Former Aston Villa star Paul Merson has backed Bournemouth to pick up all three points from the encounter.

The Sky Sports pundit thinks that the Cherries will beat Nuno’s team 2-0 in front of their fans.

While predicting a 2-0 win for Bournemouth, Merson told SportsKeeda: “Bournemouth are in a bit of a sticky run after a string of outstanding results, but they aren’t in trouble as they have enough points on the board. 

“Forest lost 2-1 against Arsenal, but the Gunners absolutely dominated that game from start to finish and should have won more comfortably. Bournemouth are a well-drilled side and should win this one at home.”

My View: Nottingham Forest will win vs Bournemouth

I am backing Nottingham Forest to win against Bournemouth. I do not expect it to be easy for the Reds, who offloaded Orel Mangala in January, but I have full confidence in Nuno’s team to get the job done at the Vitality Stadium.

While Bournemouth have done better than Forest so far this season, there is not a huge gap between the two teams.

The Cherries are only six points above the Reds. If Forest win on Sunday, then that gap will be just three.

Bournemouth are not in great form either. They have lost two and drawn one of their last three Premier League.

Forest, who signed Giovanni Reyna in the January transfer window, have lost their last two Premier League matches, but they came after two successive league wins.

Moreover, Forest’s last Premier League game was against Arsenal. It was always going to be hard to get anything from the match against the Gunners, who would end up winning the title this season.