Burnley had been unbeaten in eight meetings with Nottingham Forest, their longest sequence since the 1930s, prior to Forest's victory at Turf Moor when the pair last met, meaning they're targeting successive away league victories over the Clarets for the very first time.
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest preview
Fair to say, Ange Postecoglou has not enjoyed a dream start to life as Nottingham Forest manager, meaning he is under pressure already to collect a victory here. Last weekend, in the first match since Nuno Espírito Santo's sacking, the Garibaldi Reds were demolished 3-0 by Arsenal in North London. Nevertheless, they were handed the ideal opportunity to put that right on Wednesday night.
Taking on Swansea City in the EFL Cup, Igor Jesus' first half brace had the Tricky Trees 2-0 up by half time in South Wales, seemingly set to cruise to victory. However, the Swans halved the deficit mid-way through the second half, before pulling off the unthinkable, scoring not once but twice in injury time to complete an astonishing comeback. Postecoglou could do nothing but look on bemused and forlorn, a pose Spurs supporters are very familiar with. Coming up on Wednesday, Forest will feature in European competition for the first time since March 1996, taking on Real Betis at the Cartuja in their Europa League opener. Before then, can they claim a morale-boosting win in Lancarshire?
As for Burnley, they came so agonisingly close to a priceless point when champions visited last Sunday. Scott Parker's side battled throughout, on the cusp of earning a goalless draw, even after Lesley Ugochukwu was sent off. However, deep into injury time, Hannibal Mejbri's handball gifted Liverpool a penalty and, with pretty much the last kick of the game, they snatched all three points.
Nevertheless, Parker can surely take comfort from how competitive his side continue to be. The Clarets were easily beaten 3-0 by Spurs, before also nearly earning a draw at Old Trafford, again giving away an injury time spot-kick. Nevertheless, it is no disgrace that Burnley have lost those three games, especially considering they beat Sunderland 2-0 in their home opener last month. This will be a good litmus test to find out just how strong the Clarets are, so can they cause a minor upset?
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 110.
- Burnley Wins: 43. Draws: 29. Nottingham Forest Wins: 38.
Burnley team news
Lesley Ugochukwu's red card last Sunday means he is suspended, so Florentino Luís, on loan from Benfica, is expected to start in the Premier League for the very first time.
Scott Parker, understandably, switched to a back five against Liverpool, but is expected to go more attacking this time, with Jacob Bruun Larsen likely to return, assuming he is back following a knock.
Burnley predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Walker, Ekdal, Estève, Hartman; Cullen, Florentino Luís, Bruun Larsen, Tchaouna, Anthony; Foster.
Burnley player to watch vs Nottingham Forest
Jaidon Anthony has been among Burnley's most dangerous forwards this season, scoring against both Sunderland and Manchester United, so could he be a difference maker here too?
Nottingham Forest team news
Ange Postecoglou made ten changes for Wednesday's calamitous defeat in Swansea, Mortao the only player to keep his place, so it'll be interesting to see who has impressed the new manager.
Key defender Ola Aina is sidelined for three months, suffering a hamstring injury on international duty, but Murillo could be fit, after hobbling off against Arsenal. New signings John Victor, Nicolò Savona, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Douglas Luiz, James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, Dilane Bakwa and Igor Jesus all started the mid-week EFL Cup tie, so will any force their way into the Premier League lineup?
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Burnley: (4-3-3): Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenković, Williams; Douglas Luiz, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
Nottingham Forest player to watch vs Burnley
Chris Wood has played for 12 different English clubs, but has played the most matches and scored the most goals in the colours of Burnley: 165 outings and 53 goals to be exact. However, he's also netted three times against the Clarets, including a brace when Nottingham Forest last visited Turf Moor on the final day of the 2023/24 season, so can he repeat those exploits?
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest prediction
This game is so tough to call, given all the change that has gone on in Nottingham in the last week, so we're not backing Ange Postecoglou to get the win he badly needs: Burnley 1-1 Nottingham Forest.
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Burnley vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on TV channel?
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Burnley vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on live streaming?
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Burnley vs team2 in the Premier League?
Burnley vs Nottingham Forest takes place on Saturday 20 September 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).