Nuno Espirito Santo's first game as Nottingham Forest boss was against AFC Bournemouth at The City Ground back in December 2023.
It was Anthony Elanga who scored the first goal of the Nuno era in the 47th minute, before Domonic Solanke netted twice to give the Cherries the advantage.
Chris Wood was the man who levelled things up, before Solanke's injury-time winner sealed all three points for the away side.
When these sides met on the first Premier League gameweek of the season, the shares were spoiled.
Coincidentally, Wood opened the scoring before Antonie Semenyo levelled in the last ten minutes of the fixture.
The hosts currently sit third in the Premier League in their quest for European football next season, meanwhile the Cherries have a similar goal and are seventh in the table.
Just one point separates Iraola's men and Aston Villa.
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Team News
Espirito Santo has nearly a full squad to choose from.
However, Ibrahim Sangare remains sidelined due to a thigh injury and the prolific Callum Hudson-Odoi is a doubt for the fixture with a groin injury.
Hudson-Odoi has been a key player for Espirito Santo's side due to his playing style and blistering pace, but the former Chelsea man has only found the net three times in 20 Premier League appearances this season.
Iraola has limited options for the match, with nine players ruled out and unavailable for selection.
Evanilson has a foot injury, and Marcus Senesi, Julian Araujo and Luis Sinisterra all have thigh injuries.
Alex Scott is out with a knee injury and right-back James Hill has a hamstring injury.
Julio Soler is unavailable due to international duty and Enes Unal remains out with an ACL injury.
Despite having a long list of injuries, the Cherries have continued to prove their worth in the Premier Leagu e, claiming victory at Old Trafford, St. James' Park, Molineux and further fixtures in the Premier League.
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Likely Lineups
Nottingham Forest:
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Silva; Wood.
AFC Bournemouth:
Kepa; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouattara.
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Key Players
Nottingham Forest - Chris Wood
Wood has been one of Forest's stars this season.
Despite his age, he has been reliable and clinical in front of goal when his side have needed him most.
Ultimately, he has found the back of the net 14 times in 22 Premier League appearances.
He is also the club's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer, overtaking Bryan Roy's record, and has been rewarded with a new two-year contract at the club.
"More than just his goals, he epitomises everything that it means to wear the Garibaldi red - hard work, a fighting and winning spirit, and the attitude to never give up. He is a winner and a role model to inspire all of us, and we reward his dedication with ours," said Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis.
'Woody' as they call him, is the second player to recently commit his future to the club, with centre-back Murillo signing a new long-term deal at The City Ground until 2029.
Bournemouth - Justin Kluivert
Following the footsteps of his father, Patrick Kluivert, Justin Kluivert has been a shining light for Bournemouth this season with his general link-up play and his calmness in front of goal.
After he created history by becoming the first Premier League player to score a hat-trick of penalties, Kluivert secured his second hat-trick of the season recently at St. James' Park against Newcastle United, where Bournemouth were 4-1 winners.
Ultimately, this means he has surpassed his goal tally from last season (seven) and has now reached 10 Premier League goals so far this season in 21 appearances.
Kluivert's blistering pace is a beautiful connection with how Iraola sets up his Bournemouth side tactically.
Joined up with a player like Semenyo, Kluivert and the Cherries are a threat to any team in the Premier League.
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The match will be held at the Vitality Stadium, the home of AFC Bournemouth.
What time is kick-off?
The match will kick-off at 15:00 GMT on Saturday 25, January 2025.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom cannot watch the match live due to the 3pm broadcast blackout, but highlights will be available as part of Match of the Day on BBC One at 22:30 GMT.
