England - Premier League
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Premier League Picks
Following the international break, the English Premier League returns to our screens this weekend. Saturday's action kicks off, early in the morning for US viewers, with a game between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. For the hosts, this is a must win game, let's be honest. The Tricky Trees, who've already made one managerial change, may be on the verge of sacking their second boss of the campaign.
Ange Postecoglou took over from Nuno Espirito Santo back in early September. Since then, the Aussie has overseen seven games in all competitions, producing five defeats and two ties. Rapid improvement is needed, with some media outlets suggesting that Postecoglou will be out the door if Forest lose this game. Will the Blues, who should be feeling confident following their defeat of Liverpool, go to City Ground and heap pressure on the Greek? Or can the hosts deliver an improved effort having had a couple of weeks to rest and prepare for what is the biggest game of their season so far? We'll soon find out.
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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4
|
24 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
|
16
|
15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -8 |
Nottingham Forest and Chelsea Latest Matches
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 5, 2025 - Premier League
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 27, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 24, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 20, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 17, 2025 - Carabao Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 2, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 27, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 31, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 17, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 5, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 5, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 24, 2025 - Europa League
Sep 20, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 17, 2025 - Carabao Cup
Sep 13, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 24, 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 4, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 30, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 27, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 23, 2025 - Carabao Cup
Sep 20, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 17, 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 4, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 30, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 27, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 30, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 17, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 10, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 23, 2025 - Carabao Cup
Sep 20, 2025 - Premier League
Sep 17, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 13, 2025 - Premier League
Aug 22, 2025 - Premier League
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Nottingham Forest against Chelsea : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
50 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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
Jan 1, 2023 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest against Chelsea Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 5 - 3 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
O. Aina
L. Colwill
W. Fofana
B. Badiashile
MidfielderD. Essugo
C. Palmer
E. Fernandez
ForwardL. Delap
D. Fofana
Most goals and assists
Nottingham Forest
Chelsea
Igor Jesus
(6 Goals)
E. Fernandez
(5 Goals)
, 
P. Neto
(5 Goals)
,
Estevao
(5 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(3 Assists)
R. James
(8 Assists)
Nottingham Forest - Chelsea Key Points
- Of Nottingham Forest's regular players, only Chris Wood is averaging more shots on target than Callum Hudson-Odoi.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi is currently averaging 0.90 shots on target per 90 minutes in the EPL this season.
- In his last EPL appearance, Callum Hudson-Odoi registered a shot on target.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi has now registered three shots on target in his last three EPL games.
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Our Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction
The hosts must push for the win here, so we should expect to see them getting on the front foot wherever possible. The Blues can definitely be got at on the break, which will please Callum Hudson-Odoi, who is no stranger to stretching teams on the counter, while the winger is also no stranger to cutting in and shooting somewhat accurately.
Given his recent shooting efforts, registering three shots on target in his last three, the former Chelsea player looks a little generously priced to make the opposing keeper work on Saturday. Our Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Pick: Callum Hudson-Odoi 1+ Shots on Target.
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