Burnley 1-2 Nottingham Forest

Current streaks

Recent form

Burnley

Burnley's recent form has been inconsistent, with the team suffering three defeats in their last six Premier League matches, including back-to-back losses against Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle. However, they managed to secure a 4-1 win against Sheffield United, which was their highest-scoring game during this period. The team has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches. Despite their poor defensive record, Burnley has managed to score in all but one of these games, with both teams scoring in 83% of the matches. The total goals average of 3 per game suggests that their matches have been relatively high-scoring, with half of the games featuring over 2.5 goals.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been poor, with the team currently sitting in 17th position in the league table, having accumulated 29 points from 37 games. In their last six matches, Forest has suffered four losses, managed one draw, and secured only one win. They have conceded a high number of goals, with an average of 2.17 goals per game, while scoring an average of 1.33 goals per game. The team's goal difference stands at -5, and they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last six games. Notably, 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored, with both teams finding the back of the net in 67% of the games. Forest's most recent match against Chelsea was a high-scoring affair, ending in a 3-2 defeat for the home side.

Recent home/away form

Burnley

Burnley's recent home form has been inconsistent, with the team struggling to secure victories and keep clean sheets. In their last six home matches, Burnley has suffered three defeats, including a heavy 5-0 loss against Arsenal and a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle. These two high-scoring games contribute to their poor defensive record, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game. The team managed to secure one win and two draws during this period, but their goal-scoring output remains low, averaging just 0.83 goals per game. With Burnley currently sitting in 19th position in the league, their home form needs significant improvement to avoid relegation.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent away form has been poor, with four losses in their last six games on the road. They are currently struggling in the Premier League, sitting in 17th position with just 29 points from 37 games. However, their most recent away match resulted in an impressive 3-1 victory against Sheffield United, which could potentially boost their confidence. Despite this win, Forest had previously suffered a run of three consecutive away defeats. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably a 4-2 loss against Aston Villa and a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. Overall, their away matches have seen an average of 3.17 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 67% of these fixtures.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Burnley and Nottingham Forest show the following results:

- Burnley has won 10 games, with a total of 29 goals and a points-per-game (PPG) average of 1.4.
- Nottingham Forest has won 4 games, with a total of 18 goals and a PPG average of 0.9.
- There have been 6 draws between the two teams.

Additional information from the provided sources includes:

- Burnley has won 10 games, Nottingham Forest has won 2, and there have been 12 draws in their historical meetings.
- In terms of goals, Burnley has scored 46, and Nottingham Forest has scored 50.
- The highest aggregate score in a match was 8, with Burnley winning 3-5 against Nottingham Forest in the 1912/1913 season.
- Burnley's highest score against Nottingham Forest was 8-0 in the 1922/1923 season.
- Nottingham Forest's highest score against Burnley was 5-0 in the 2000/2001 season.
- In their most recent match in the 2023/2024 season, Nottingham Forest won 0-1 against Burnley in the League Cup.

Please note that the most recent match mentioned is from the 2023/2024 season, which is the current season at the time of writing this answer.