Premier League 2024-25 Betting Guide: Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest secured a third consecutive season in the Premier League after avoiding relegation last season. How will Nuno Espirito Santo fare in his first full season in charge at the City Ground?

We have taken a closer look at the betting odds to find the best value ahead of the 2024/25 season.

How did Nottingham Forest perform in 2023-24?

Staying in the Premier League was the main priority for Nottingham Forest in 2023/24, particularly after they were handed a four point deduction for financial infringements in March. 

The Midlanders got off to a difficult start to the campaign which saw manager Steve Cooper dismissed in December. Former Wolves and Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo was brought in as his replacement and, after a tumultous second half of the season, the Portugal native navigated their survival on the final day of the campaign.   

New Zealand forward Chris Wood finished as the club's top-scorer with 15 goals, while midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White racked up the most assists with 10. 

Nottingham Forest odds ahead of 2024-25

Nottingham Forest to finish in the top half - 8/1 (bet365)

Nottingham Forest to finish in the bottom half - 1/10 (General)

Nottingham Forest to avoid relegation - 4/11 (General)

Nottingham Forest to get relegated - 11/4 (Bet Victor)

Manager Nuno Espirito Santo guided Forest to safety following his appointment in December 2023. (Photo credit: Alamy Images)

Nottingham Forest key summer transfer business

Incomings

Marko Stamenic (Red Star Belgrade, undisclosed)

Eric da Silva Moreira (St Pauli, £1.25m)

Elliot Anderson (Newcastle United, £35m)

Carlos Miguel (Corinthians, £3.4m)

Nikola Milenkovic (Fiorentina, £12m)

Shae Cahill (Brisbane Roar, free)

Jota Silva (Vitoria de Guimaraes, undisclosed)

Outgoings

Felipe (Released)

Cheikhou Kouyate (Released)

Wayne Hennessey (Released)

Gio Reyna (Loan recall)

Nuno Tavares (Loan recall)

Gonzalo Montiel (Loan recall)

Rodrigo Roberio (Loan recall)

Divock Origi (Loan recall)

Harry Arter (Released)

Scott McKenna (Released)

Marko Stamenic (Olympiacos, loan)

Julian Larsson (Burton Albion, undisclosed)

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Newcastle United, 

Brandon Aguilera (Rio Ave, free)

Orel Mangala (Lyon, £15m)

Moussa Niakhate (Lyon, £27m)

Jonathan Panzo (Rio Ave, loan)

Esapa Osong (Rotherham United, loan)

Lewis O'Brien (Los Angeles FC, loan)

Former Wolves midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White finished last season with 10 assists to his name - more than any other Forest player. (Photo credit: Alamy Images)

What to expect from Nottingham Forest in 2024-25

Forest fans have certainly had a lot to endure since returning to England's top-flight in 2022. Both seasons have seen them flirt with the prospect of a return to the Championship, though they were hampered by being docked four points in March.

The City Ground faithful will be clamouring for a more comfortable watch this time around in what (could) be Nuno Espirito Santo's first full season at the club. Note the emphasis on 'could'. A difficult start could very well see another change in manager during the opening months of the campaign. It's worth noting that Santo is among the leading contenders to be the first manager to leave their post in the Premier League. 

There are certainly sprinkles of quality throughout the side. Morgan Gibbs-White was their standout player last season and striker Chris Wood mustered the goals which proved vital in securing Premier League safety. Anthony Elanga and Callum Hudson-Odoi are always a threat on the wing and always give opposition something to think about in the final third. 

Whether there's enough to pull them away from a relegation scrap remains to be seen, though. Unfortunately for Forest fans, they may have to endure another nervy season which may ultimately conclude with their relegation back to the Championship.

Odds Now's Best Bets for Nottingham Forest in 2024-25

Nottingham Forest to get relegated @ 11/4 (Bet Victor)