New manager Ange Postecoglou takes his Nottingham Forest side to Turf Moor on Saturday under immense pressure.
A disastrous week for the club saw a heavy league defeat at Arsenal, followed by a Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Championship side Swansea City. This has left the team’s confidence at rock bottom ahead of a crucial fixture.
The trip to face a fellow struggling side in Burnley is now a vital game to halt the team’s slide and provide some respite for the new manager. Postecoglou will be demanding an immediate reaction from his players.
He will be particularly keen to address the team’s alarming defensive frailties, which have seen them concede nine goals in their last three games.
Nottingham Forest XI vs Burnley – Predicted lineup and team news
Nottingham Forest team news
Ange Postecoglou’s selection is hampered by injuries, particularly at the back where key defender Murillo is a major doubt. His absence would likely mean a start for Nicola Savona. In addition, Ola Aina and Nicolas Domínguez remain unavailable through injury. A key change is expected in attack, however.
Despite Igor Jesus’s two-goal haul in the midweek loss to Swansea, established top scorer Chris Wood is expected to return to the starting lineup to spearhead the attack on Saturday. He has an excellent record against his former clubs and scored twice on his last league visit to Turf Moor.
Nottingham Forest predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
When is Burnley vs Nottingham Forest?
The Premier League fixture will be played at Turf Moor on Saturday, 20 September 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 pm BST.
How to watch Burnley vs Nottingham Forest?
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm blackout.
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