Andoni Iraola has taken the outstanding work he's done at Bournemouth to new heights this season as his team make serious inroads towards qualifying for European competition next season, something which would have been unthinkable just 18 months ago.
Unbeaten since mid-November last year, The Cherries welcome an even bigger underdog feel-good story in those tricky trees of Nottingham Forest. Nuno Espirito Santo has taken a team which many had pegged for relegation and somehow pushed them into a title race with Liverpool and Arsenal, giving neutral fans out there hope of seeing another Leicester City.
One of the many bright lights of Bournemouth's campaign so far has been Hungary international full-back Milos Kerkez, who scored at the weekend in their 4-1 win over Newcastle. Despite being on the radar of Manchester United, he is expected to stick around at least until the summer and should play a pivotal role against Forest.
Nuno Espirito Santo has his Forest team playing to the absolute peak of their abilities and there is no better example of that than centre-back Murillo. To the delight of the fans, the Brazilian just penned a new four-and-a-half-year deal to keep him at The City Ground until 2029.
How to watch AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest, live stream and TV channel
This match is unfortunately unavailable to watch in the UK via traditional means due to the notorious 3pm blackout, which prohibits games which kick off at this time from being broadcast on TV or live stream.
In the US, fans can tune in to the action on the USA Network or watch online via NBC.com
Fans in Australia can follow along with Optus Sport, either on TV or via live stream.
It's also possible to watch the match from anywhere in the world with the help of a VPN.
The section below will explain how to watch Bournemouth vs Forest via VPN.
Watch from anywhere in the world by using a VPN
If you're travelling and worry about missing the game, perhaps on the go using your mobile devices, you don't have to miss the action.
Instead of surfing the web and message boards for dodgy and illegal live streams, you can just use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) which will set the IP address of your device to another country, allowing you to access legitimate and high-quality streams from your regular broadcasters.
So long as it complies with the terms and conditions set out by the broadcasters, you can use a VPN to watch the match online without issue.
Head to ExpressVPN to find out more.
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: Team News
Like a lot of clubs in the Premier League, Bournemouth have not been lucky when it comes to injuries. They recently lost Enes Unal and Evanilson, who will spend long spells on the sidelines, as they join the likes of Marcus Tavernier, Alex Scott and Marcos Senesi in the treatment room.
Ibrahim Sangare is expected back in mid-February for Forest and he is the only real concern for coach Nuno Espirito Santo. Callum Hudson-Odoi may not feature after feeling an issue in his groin recently, but his absence is by no means a foregone conclusion.
Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest: Date, time and location
The Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest will kick off at 3pm GMT on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
The Vitality Stadium will play host to this contest.
