Nottingham Forest vs Burnley Match Preview: Premier League Clash

Match Context

Nottingham Forest host Burnley at the City Ground, Nottingham, on 19 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 33. Forest sit 16th on 33 points with a goal difference of -12, while Burnley are 19th on 20 points and -30, firmly in the relegation zone.

Nottingham Forest Availability

Forest face a lengthy absentee list. W. Boly (Knee Injury) is sidelined. John Victor (Knee Injury) is sidelined. N. Savona (Knee Injury) is sidelined. E. Anderson (Personal Reasons) is doubtful. C. Hudson-Odoi (Injury) is doubtful. Murillo (Injury) is doubtful. C. Wood (Injury) is doubtful. Top scorer M. Gibbs-White, with 9 league goals and 2 assists, is available and will be central to Forest’s attacking plans given the doubts over Hudson-Odoi and Wood.

Burnley Availability

Burnley are also stretched. Z. Amdouni (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Beyer (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. J. Cullen (Knee Injury) is sidelined. H. Mejbri (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined. C. Roberts (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. There are no suspensions listed for either side.

Impact Summary

Forest’s main creative and scoring burden falls on the available M. Gibbs-White, but potential absences of Hudson-Odoi and Wood could limit their attacking depth. Burnley lose midfield control and rotation options without Cullen and Mejbri, while Amdouni’s absence further reduces their already struggling attacking output in a crucial relegation battle.