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by Thobelani Moyo in Premier League Predictions
Nottingham Forest will welcome Chelsea to the City Ground on matchday 38 in the English Premier League. Forest are in 7th place in the league standings, while Chelsea are in 5th place and level on points with 6th-placed Aston Villa. Here's our match prediction.
Nottingham Forest have guaranteed themselves European football for next season. They are set to finish in seventh place in the league standings. However, for head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, that will be a complete letdown, considering his team was once destined for a top-five finish. All is not lost in achieving such a feat, as a win here could see them conclude the season in fifth place.
Chelsea has enjoyed a great season under the leadership of Enzo Maresca despite signs of inconsistency. They are about to end the season with European silverware, with a UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis on the horizon. The Blues also need to pick up three points in this clash if they are to finish inside the top five.
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The Best Betting Odds for Nottingham Forest v Chelsea Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3 | 3.75 | 2.2 |
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3.1 | 3.75 | 2.25 |
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3 | 3.75 | 2.15 |
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3.2 | 3.55 | 2.16 |
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3.03 | 3.64 | 2.15 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea?
Our prediction for the Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea match is: under 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 25/05/2025 between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 31.38% for a win of Nottingham Forest against Chelsea with odds of 3.25 at Bwin.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea is 22.81% with odds of 3.85 at Betsson.
- Our prediction model gives a 45.81% chance ⭐ for a win of Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest with odds of 2.25 at Betfred.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Form
Nottingham Forest and Chelsea's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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5
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66 | 37 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 20 |
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7
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65 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 13 |
Nottingham Forest and Chelsea Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 May 2025 - Premier League
11 May 2025 - Premier League
5 May 2025 - Premier League
1 May 2025 - Premier League
27 Apr 2025 - FA Cup
21 Apr 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 May 2025 - Premier League
1 May 2025 - Premier League
27 Apr 2025 - FA Cup
12 Apr 2025 - Premier League
1 Apr 2025 - Premier League
8 Mar 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 May 2025 - Premier League
5 May 2025 - Premier League
21 Apr 2025 - Premier League
5 Apr 2025 - Premier League
29 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
15 Mar 2025 - Premier League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 May 2025 - Premier League
11 May 2025 - Premier League
8 May 2025 - Conference League
4 May 2025 - Premier League
1 May 2025 - Conference League
26 Apr 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 May 2025 - Premier League
8 May 2025 - Conference League
4 May 2025 - Premier League
26 Apr 2025 - Premier League
17 Apr 2025 - Conference League
13 Apr 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 May 2025 - Premier League
1 May 2025 - Conference League
20 Apr 2025 - Premier League
10 Apr 2025 - Conference League
6 Apr 2025 - Premier League
16 Mar 2025 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
50 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
6 Oct 2024 - Premier League
11 May 2024 - Premier League
2 Sep 2023 - Premier League
13 May 2023 - Premier League
1 Jan 2023 - Premier League
5 Jan 2020 - FA Cup
Nottingham Forest - Chelsea: Form Analysis
Nottingham Forest managed to put an end to their brief three-match winless league run by coming out on top in a 2-1 away victory against West Ham United.
The City Ground has not been their favourite venue in recent weeks. Forest have lost sight of the ball, going three games without a win. This comes after a nine-match unbeaten run that produced nine wins in the process.
Nuno Espírito Santo's men come into this match aiming to end that winless run. However, a two-match winless run in this fixture does not offer much inspiration.
Nottingham Forest have not won a home league game against Chelsea since 1997.
Chelsea has enjoyed a fine run of results in the league. So far, they have dropped maximum points in just one of their last eight games (W5, D2).
The Blues returned to winning ways in the league last Friday against Manchester United. A Marc Cucurella effort in the 71st minute was enough to see them secure a 1-0 win in front of their home crowd.
Enzo Maresca's men have been performing well at home compared to playing on the road. Away from home, they have managed just one win in ten games. During this period, they lost six times and managed a single point in the remaining three.
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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
E. Da Silva Moreira
ForwardC. Hudson-Odoi
T. Awoniyi
W. Fofana
ForwardO. Kellyman
M. Mudryk
M. Guiu
C. Nkunku
N. Jackson
J. Sancho
Nottingham Forest & Chelsea Squad Analysis
Nottingham Forest continues to be without Taiwo Awoniyi, who is in the injury room nursing a serious abdominal injury. His return to full strength is yet to be confirmed.
Chris Wood has been the creative spark when it comes to the home team's attack. The 33-year-old is Forest's leading goalscorer with 20 goals, ranking him fourth when it comes to the league's top goalscorers. He scored in the first match of the season against Chelsea and is expected to make his mark here.
Enzo Fernandez is better than Cole Palmer in terms of goal involvemnets.
Nicolas Jackson was sent off against Newcastle United on May 11. The Senegalese international will also miss this finale this Sunday.
This means we could see the youngster Tyrique George lead the attack once again.
Enzo Fernandez is a name that needs to be watched out for this Sunday. Fernandez has outshone Cole Palmer in terms of goal involvements in recent weeks. In his last six games, the Argentine international has been directly involved in five goal involvements.
Most goals and assists
Nottingham Forest
Chelsea
C. Wood
(20 Goals)
C. Palmer
(15 Goals)
A. Elanga
(11 Assists)
E. Fernandez
(12 Assists)
Nottingham Forest and Chelsea Stats in Premier League
Nottingham Forest - Chelsea Key Points
- Nottingham Forest has seen under 2.5 goals in five of their last six home league games.
- Chelsea has seen seven of their last ten league games end with under 2.5 goals.
- Nottingham Forest concedes 0.3 goals per game when playing at home and Chelsea concedes 1.3 goals per game when playing away.
- Nottingham Forest and Chelsea have seen five of their last seven matches across all competitions end with under 2.5 goals.
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Our Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction
Nottingham Forest are in a better position to avoid dropping all three points on the final matchday. However, caution has to be taken because of their poor home which has seen them go three matches without a win. Two of those encounters ended with under 2.5 goals.
Chelsea have been in poor form away from home. However, given what is at stake on the final matchday, we could see them deliver an A+ performance in a bid to avoid dropping points. Expect a cagey and low-scoring affair. Our Nottingham Forest v Chelsea prediction: under 2.5.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea - Other Interesting Predictions
To Score or Assist: Enzo Fernandez
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