Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Picks - Premier League
England - Premier League
New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Mikaella McIntosh | in Premier League Picks
On Monday, there’s an early EPL meeting as Chelsea, desperate for points due to having the worst recent form in the entire league, and Nottingham Forest come together at Stamford Bridge. The early market favors a more high-scoring affair, but there’s some evidence to lean towards the opposite.
It’s very reasonable to say that The Blues have been going downhill lately since the appointment of their last manager Rosenior in January, failing to find the net in six out of their last eight in all competitions, including all of their last five in the Premier League, and only scoring multiple goals when facing a third-tier team in the cup.
They’ve now had interim manager McFarlane since April, and they’ve not exactly been creating loads since under this new management. With this terrible form, Chelsea have been overtaken in the race for the top seven spots, so they’ll definitely not want to throw this game away, but it’s hard to see them approaching this with tons of confidence in their offensive quality.
Also, a Forest side that played in a taxing UEL game in the week, as well as focusing on the second leg coming up three days after, will be more than happy with a low-key meeting at Stamford Bridge, and thus won’t be exerting much effort.
Limited Offer. Currently at Caesars Sportsbook
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10
|
52 | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | +6 |
|
16
|
44 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -3 |
Chelsea and Nottingham Forest Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 26, 2026 - FA Cup
Apr 21, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 18, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 4, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 21, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 26, 2026 - FA Cup
Apr 18, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 4, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 17, 2026 - Champions League
Mar 14, 2026 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 21, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 21, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 11, 2026 - Champions League
Mar 7, 2026 - FA Cup
Mar 4, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 1, 2026 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 30, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 24, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 16, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 9, 2026 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 30, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 19, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 16, 2026 - Europa League
Apr 12, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 15, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 12, 2026 - Europa League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 24, 2026 - Premier League
Apr 9, 2026 - Europa League
Mar 22, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 19, 2026 - Europa League
Mar 4, 2026 - Premier League
Mar 1, 2026 - Premier League
Chelsea against Nottingham Forest : Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
33 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 18, 2025 - Premier League
May 25, 2025 - Premier League
Oct 6, 2024 - Premier League
May 11, 2024 - Premier League
Sep 2, 2023 - Premier League
May 13, 2023 - Premier League
Chelsea against Nottingham Forest Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
F. Jorgensen
DefenderJ. Acheampong
L. Colwill
J. Hato
W. Fofana
R. James
MidfielderD. Essugo
A. Santos
ForwardL. Delap
S. Ortega
DefenderN. Williams
N. Milenkovic
E. da Silva Moreira
MidfielderE. Anderson
O. Hutchinson
M. Gibbs-White
ForwardC. Wood
L. Lucca
Missing players
M. Mudryk
J. Gittens
Estevao
W. Boly
O. Aina
N. Savona
MidfielderI. Sangare
Murillo
ForwardC. Hudson Odoi
D. Ndoye
Most goals and assists
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
Joao Pedro
(15 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(15 Goals)
P. Neto
(6 Assists)
O. Hutchinson
(5 Assists)
Chelsea - Nottingham Forest Key Points
- Chelsea have failed to score in their last five EPL meetings.
- Nottingham Forest will be tired and preoccupied with their UEL commitments.
- Forest haven’t conceded more than one goal in all of their last ten matches.
- In their last four EPL games, the home side have only netted one goal.
- Chelsea have only scored more than one goal in their last seven home games in all competitions.
Limited Offer. Currently at Caesars Sportsbook
Our Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
The Tricky Trees have been fulfilling their defensive needs very well recently, even when facing some top teams such as Aston Villa and Porto, not allowing more than one goal in all of their last ten in all competitions.
Realistically, despite their ranking, Forest can’t be too underestimated defensively, and likely won’t be doing too much in this game to save their players and prioritize their European campaign. Besides, the hosts do not have confidence in big supplies as of late, only scoring once last time out, on home soil against Leeds, and only scoring one goal in their last four EPL home matches.
Our Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Pick: Under 2.5 Goals.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
