Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W Predictions

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Nottingham Forest W

Nottingham Forest W

Full Time

2 - 0

AI predicted 2 - 0

Burnley W

Burnley W

🗓️ Sunday, 4 Oct 2026 at 14:00 BST (venue time) · 13:00 UTC (your time)📍 City Ground, Nottingham

Win Probability (1X2)

Nottingham Forest W 52%Draw 33%Burnley W 15%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Nottingham Forest W Win

Match Result

6.5/10

Forest Women Secure Clinical 2-0 Win Over Burnley at City Ground

Nottingham Forest Women claimed a well-earned 2-0 victory over Burnley Women at the City Ground, with goals in each half sealing the points in this Women's Championship clash. The home side broke the deadlock just before halftime, capitalizing on their momentum to take a lead into the break. Burnley responded with renewed energy after the interval, but Forest’s organization and composure at the back kept them at bay. A crucial second goal midway through the second half put the result beyond doubt, as Forest managed the closing stages with professionalism. Notably, the match was played in good spirit, with no yellow or red cards issued to either side. The result underlines Forest’s credentials as contenders in the division, while Burnley will look to regroup after a disciplined but ultimately fruitless afternoon.

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PSYCHIC MODE

Predicted

2 - 0

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Actual

2 - 0

✅Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
✅Score

💰 Bet Results2/2 hit

1X2 — Home
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btts — No
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ou_2_5 — Under
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Key Moments

43' — Goal

Forest break the deadlock with a well-timed goal just before halftime.

73' — Goal

Forest double their advantage, putting the game out of Burnley's reach.

Nottingham Forest W

Nottingham Forest W

7.5/10

Forest Women delivered a measured and effective performance, striking at key moments to secure the win. Their defensive discipline was matched by sharp attacking play, particularly in the closing stages of each half. With no bookings and a clean sheet, Forest combined control with composure, making the most of their opportunities in front of goal.

Key Players

First Goalscorer (43'): Opened the scoring with a crucial goal just before halftime, shifting the momentum in Forest's favor.
Second Goalscorer (73'): Doubled the lead in the second half, effectively sealing the victory for Forest.

Strengths

Clinical finishingDefensive organizationGame management

Weaknesses

Slow starts in each halfOccasional lapses in attacking intensity
Burnley W

Burnley W

5.5/10

Burnley Women showed determination and discipline, especially after falling behind late in the first half. Despite their efforts to find a way back into the game, they struggled to break down Forest’s defense and failed to register on the scoresheet. Their attacking play lacked cutting edge, and they were ultimately undone by Forest’s clinical moments.

Strengths

DisciplineWork rateMaintained composure with no cards

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatStruggled to create clear chancesVulnerable to decisive moments

Tactical Analysis

With both teams’ lineups and formations unavailable, Forest’s approach was characterized by disciplined defending and taking advantage of key moments to strike. Their ability to score late in each half suggests a focus on maintaining intensity and concentration when it matters most. Burnley, meanwhile, appeared organized and committed but lacked the creative spark needed to trouble the hosts’ back line. The absence of cards reflects a tactical emphasis on structure and fair play from both sides.

Turning Point

The opening goal in the 43rd minute, which gave Forest the lead and the psychological edge heading into halftime.

Man of the Match

First Goalscorer (43')

Scored the crucial opener that set Forest on their way to victory and provided a platform for a composed team performance.

Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W: Match Preview

Nottingham Forest W come into this clash sitting mid-table but unbeaten in the league, having taken five points from three matches (W1 D2 L0). Their attack has produced five goals so far, and while recent cup form saw a 0-2 defeat to Aston Villa W, league momentum remains positive. Burnley W, by contrast, are winless and have scored just once in four league outings, sitting 10th with two points and a -4 goal difference.

The statistical contrast is stark: Forest average 1.67 goals scored per league game, while Burnley have managed just 0.25. Burnley's away record is especially poor, with no goals and three conceded in two matches. Defensively, Forest are not watertight (1.33 conceded per game), but Burnley's attack offers little threat, having failed to score in three of four league matches and both away fixtures. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Forest's league games but only 50% of Burnley's, and BTTS has occurred in just one of Burnley's last five.

The model expects Forest to control proceedings, leveraging their superior scoring rate and home advantage. Burnley's defensive structure may keep the scoreline respectable, but their lack of attacking output makes a home win and a clean sheet for Forest the likeliest scenario. The most probable scoreline is 2-0, with under 2.5 goals a slight favourite due to Burnley's bluntness.

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Nottingham Forest W1.50

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Burnley W0.80

Expected goals · model says 0.80

Win Probability
Nottingham Forest W 54% Draw 26% Burnley W 20%

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

BTTS: Yes

43%

Likely Scores

1-0 · 1-1 · 2-0

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Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
52%
33%
15%
Nottingham Forest W 52%Draw 33%Burnley W 15%
Both Teams to Score
28%
72%
Yes 28%No 72%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
44%
56%
Over 2.5 44%Under 2.5 56%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W that most previews miss.

  • 1Burnley W have failed to score in 5 of their last 6 competitive matches across all competitions.
  • 2Nottingham Forest W have seen over 2.5 goals in two of their three league games, but Burnley W's away matches average just 1.5 total goals.
  • 3Both previous H2H meetings finished with only one team scoring and neither saw more than three goals.

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The Case For This Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W Prediction

This fixture pits a Nottingham Forest W side with solid underlying attacking numbers against a Burnley W team struggling badly for goals. Forest's unbeaten league start and home advantage are reinforced by Burnley's bluntness away from home, making the home side strong statistical favourites.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Nottingham Forest W are unbeaten in the league (W1 D2) and average 1.67 goals scored per game.

Match Context

  • →Burnley W have scored only 1 goal in 4 league matches (0.25 per game).
  • →Burnley W have failed to score in 3 of 4 league games and both away fixtures.

How Nottingham Forest W and Burnley W Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

Nottingham Forest WNottingham Forest Wlast 5 matches
C. Boye-Hlorkah
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

T. Espas
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

G. Brougham
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Murphy
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Burnley WBurnley Wlast 5 matches

No scorer data yet — available after predictions are regenerated.

Forest's league form is steady, unbeaten in three (W1 D2) and scoring in each of their last two league matches. Burnley W, meanwhile, are winless and have failed to score in three of four league games, with their only goal coming at home. Momentum clearly favours the hosts.

Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W — Last 5 Matches

Nottingham Forest WNottingham Forest WLast 5 results
W2-0
D1-1
W2-1
D2-2
D1-1
Wvs Burnley W2-0
D@ Southampton W1-1
W@ Durham W2-1
Dvs Watford W2-2
D@ Ipswich Town W1-1
Burnley WBurnley WLast 5 results
L0-2
D0-0
L0-3
L1-2
D0-0
L@ Nottingham Forest W0-2
Dvs Bristol City W0-0
L@ Wolverhampton W0-3
Lvs Sunderland W1-2
D@ Watford W0-0

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Struggling to score — 0.2 goals/game

What History Says: Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W

The sides have met twice in recent years, each winning once. Forest claimed the most recent home fixture 1-0, and both matches ended with only one team scoring. No H2H has produced more than three goals.

Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W Head-to-Head History

Last 3 meetings between these sides

2

Nottingham Forest W wins

0

Draws

1

Burnley W wins

67%0% draws33%
4 Oct 26Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W2-0
8 Jan 25Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W1-0
5 Jan 20Burnley W vs Nottingham Forest W2-1

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W

With bookmaker odds unavailable, value cannot be quantified, but model probabilities indicate the strongest edge on Forest to win and on 'BTTS: No'. Both are supported by Burnley's extremely low scoring rate and Forest's home advantage.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Nottingham Forest W Win1.5552.0%-12.5%
Drawvalue4.0033.0%+8.0%
Burnley W Win4.3315.0%-8.1%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.6244.0%-17.7%
Under 2.5value2.2556.0%+11.6%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes—28.0%—
No—72.0%—

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 4.00EV +0.320
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.25EV +0.260

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Things to Watch: Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W

  • ⚠️Limited sample size early in the season increases variance.
  • ⚠️Lack of detailed shot/corner data restricts deeper set-piece or xG analysis.

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Final Verdict

Nottingham Forest W 2–0 Burnley W

The model favours Nottingham Forest W to win 2-0, driven primarily by Burnley W's anaemic attack (0.25 goals per league game, scoreless in both away matches). The main risk is Forest's own defensive vulnerability, but Burnley's lack of firepower makes a home win with a clean sheet the most plausible outcome.

Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W: Common Questions

Who will win Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W?

The model gives Nottingham Forest W a 52% chance of victory, with a 33% probability for a draw and just 15% for a Burnley W win. Forest's stronger attack and Burnley's scoring struggles are decisive.

Will both teams score in Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W?

No is favoured at 72%, as Burnley W have scored only once in four league games and have failed to score in both away fixtures this season.

Is under 2.5 goals likely in this match?

Yes, the model rates under 2.5 goals at 56%. Burnley W's matches average just 1.5 total goals, and Forest's home attack has not been prolific.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Nottingham Forest W vs Burnley W: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 27 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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