Burnley travel to City Ground on Monday hoping to secure their first points of the 2023-24 English Premier League season in their match against Nottingham Forest. The Clarets (0-0-3) are coming off a 5-2 loss to Tottenham on Sept. 2, and manager Vincent Kompany is focused on sorting out their defense. Nottingham Forest (2-0-2) had the international break to celebrate an impressive 1-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their last match. The last time these teams met in the top-flight league was in 1971, but they faced each other in a League Cup match on Aug. 30, which Burnley won 1-0, their only bright spot this season so far.
The kickoff is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET. Forest are the favorites at +125 (bet $100 to win $125) in the latest Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley odds, while Burnley are the underdogs at +215. A draw is priced at +235, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest picks, it’s important to consider the insight from proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green.
Having worked in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper, covering the game worldwide. Since last year’s Men’s World Cup, Green has been profitable in various areas, including the Champions League (+4.78 units), FA Cup (+3.07), 2022-23 EFL Cup (+3.64), Euro 2024 qualifiers (+3.01), and Europa League (+1.60). Those who follow his picks have seen great results.
Now, Green has thoroughly analyzed Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley and revealed his picks and EPL predictions. To see Green’s picks, head to SportsLine. Below are the betting lines and trends for Burnley vs. Nottingham Forest:
- Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley spread: Forest -0.5 (+122)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley over/under: 2.5 goals
- Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley money line: Nottingham Forest +125, Burnley +215, Draw +235
- NF: The Tricky Trees are 5-4-1 in their past 10 league matches on Monday.
- BUR: The Clarets have started 0-0-4 twice in their history (since 1881).
- Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Nottingham Forest
The Tricky Trees should have plenty of confidence after a strong opening four matches. They have two losses, but one was a 2-1 setback to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. The other was 3-2 at Old Trafford against Manchester United. Forest took the lead just four minutes into that match before United came back to equalize. The winning goal came when Forest were down to 10 men following a red card for Joe Worrall. The Tricky Trees bounced back from the loss at Old Trafford with the victory at Stamford Bridge.
Despite Chelsea having 21 shots and 77% possession, they only managed two shots on target. Forest had three shots and scored a goal courtesy of substitute Anthony Elanga just after halftime. Taiwo Awoniyi, who scored 10 goals last season, found the net in the first three matches. He also scored for Nigeria in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier during the break. Morgan Gibbs-White has contributed one goal and one assist. Forest should have no trouble breaking down Burnley’s defense, which has conceded 11 goals in their first three games. Check here to see which team to pick.
Why you should back Burnley
The Clarets have struggled defensively, but Kompany, their manager, is known for his expertise in that area. Burnley have had two weeks to work on their defensive issues. They should be motivated by the fact that their only notable result of the season came at City Ground, where they held Forest without a shot on target in their EFL Cup match. Zeki Amdouni scored in stoppage time to give Burnley the morale-boosting victory.
Burnley have scored three goals in their last two league matches. Lyle Foster scored his second goal of the season to give them an early lead against Spurs. Last season, the 23-year-old South African scored once in just four starts out of 11 appearances. Burnley comfortably topped the Championship last season, with only three losses and finishing 10 points ahead of Sheffield United. They conceded the fewest goals in the league, so their defense should improve. Check here to see which team to pick.
How to make Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley picks
Green has analyzed the Premier League match from every possible angle and predicts more goals will be scored. He has made three confident best bets, including one on a goal-scorer, and has provided a full breakdown of the matchup. You can find his Premier League picks and analysis exclusively at SportsLine.
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