Nottingham Forest host Burnley at the City Ground in a Premier League fixture on Saturday, 18 April 2026, with kick-off at 2:00 PM (WAT). One of the Premier League’s most atmospheric venues hosts a Burnley side desperate for points to avoid relegation in what should be a tense, physical encounter.
Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | England Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, 18 April 2026 |
| Kick-off | 2:00 PM WAT |
| Venue | City Ground, Nottingham |
Head to Head Record
| Stat | Nottm Forest | Burnley |
|---|---|---|
| All-Time H2H Wins | 23 | 18 |
| Draws | 14 | |
| Goals Scored (H2H) | 84 | 74 |
| Last 5 H2H | Forest 3W 1D 1L | |
| City Ground vs Burnley | Forest strong at home in this fixture | |
| Goals Per H2H Game | 2.9 average | |
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest have been one of the Premier League’s feel-good stories, returning to the top flight and competing brilliantly under their manager. The City Ground with its famous atmosphere and Trent End creates a relentless noise that lifts Forest and intimidates visitors. With Chris Wood’s clinical finishing and Morgan Gibbs-White’s creativity, Forest have the quality to beat any team at home and will be targeting three points to secure their Premier League status with games to spare.
Burnley are in a desperate relegation battle and this is a must-win game for Scott Parker’s side. The Clarets have shown spirit and determination but their lack of quality in the final third has been ruthlessly exposed throughout the season. Away trips to the City Ground are among the most difficult in the Premier League and Burnley will need to produce a backs-against-the-wall defensive performance to take anything from this fixture.
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Form | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottm Forest | W W D W W | 10 | 4 |
| Burnley | L L W L D | 4 | 9 |
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Threat |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Wood | Nottm Forest | Clinical New Zealand striker — goals, aerial threat |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | Nottm Forest | Creative midfielder — Forest’s most gifted player |
| Lyle Foster | Burnley | Burnley’s striker — physical presence up front |
Our Prediction
Forest are in excellent form and at home against a struggling Burnley side should win comfortably. Burnley’s poor away record and lack of attacking quality means this is one of the more straightforward predictions of the weekend. Forest to win and keep a clean sheet.
| Market | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Match Result | Nottingham Forest Win |
| Correct Score | 2-0 |
| Both Teams to Score | No |
| Total Goals | Under 2.5 |
| Best Bet | Nottingham Forest Win to Nil |
Kick-off: 2:00 PM WAT | Competition: England Premier League | Venue: City Ground, Nottingham
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