The Premier League returns with a crucial bottom-of-the-table clash as Burnley hosts Nottingham Forest at Turf Moor. Both teams are desperately searching for a much-needed victory to turn their fortunes around in the early stages of the season.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenuePremier LeagueSeptember 20, 20252:00 PMTurf Moor, Burnley, England
Team Form and Analysis:
Burnley has endured a difficult start to their Premier League campaign, sitting in 17th place with just three points from their first five matches. The hosts are coming off a heartbreaking 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool, a result that ended their unbeaten start at Turf Moor. Despite performing well in their matches, they have still come away with a loss in three of their five fixtures. Under manager Scott Parker, Burnley has shown a mix of defensive solidity and attacking struggles. They will be without key players like Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts, and Zeki Amdouni due to injury, and Lesley Ugochukwu is suspended.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, has also had a disappointing start to their campaign, currently sitting in 15th place with four points from their first five matches. The visitors are coming off a 3-0 away defeat to Arsenal, a result that highlights their struggles on the road. The new manager, Ange Postecoglou, is still looking for his first win at the club. Forest will be without key players like Ola Aina, Nicolas Dominguez, and Murillo due to injury, which will test their squad depth.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is evenly split. In their last 110 meetings, Burnley has won 43 times, Nottingham Forest has won 38, and there have been 29 draws. However, in their last Premier League encounter at Turf Moor in May 2024, Nottingham Forest secured a 2-1 victory.
Player to Watch:
Burnley: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly Jaidon Anthony, who has been in good form and will be looked upon to provide a much-needed attacking spark. The hosts will also need a strong performance from their goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka, who was excellent against Liverpool.
Nottingham Forest: The focus for Nottingham Forest will be on their new manager Ange Postecoglou, who is still looking for his first win. The visitors will need a strong performance from their attacking players, particularly Igor Jesus, who scored a brace in their last match.
Prediction:
Given both teams’ poor form and defensive struggles, a high-scoring draw or a narrow away victory for Nottingham Forest seems like a very plausible outcome. While Burnley has the home advantage, their poor defensive record and injury woes could be exploited by Forest.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Burnley vs Nottingham Forest match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
USA: Peacock Premium, FuboTV, Sling TV
UK: This game will not be televised live in the UK due to the 3:00 PM blackout rules. Highlights will be available on BBC’s Match of the Day and the Sky Sports app.
Canada: DAZN
India: JioTV
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