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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction – Premier League
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Here you will find the best prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea in the Premier League, complemented by match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their latest matches, to provide the best prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
The best prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea in the Premier League is that both teams will score. While Chelsea is expected to dominate possession and take the offensive lead, Nottingham Forest will not relent, especially at home, as they still have much to play for in the race for a Champions League spot. With both sides eager for a win, opting for the “Both teams to score – yes” market is a sound choice for this encounter.
Match preview: Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
Nottingham Forest and Chelsea are set to clash at The City Ground in a fixture marking the 38th round of the Premier League. In their last meet within this competition on 6th October 2024, the match ended in a draw (1-1). The recent head-to-head record between these two teams shows an even contest, with 3 draws and 1 victory for each team in their last 5 matches. Although the standings show this as a match between the 7th and 4th-placed teams overall, it’s actually a contest between the 7th-placed side at home and the 10th as visitors.
Team analysis: Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest currently occupies 7th place with 62 points, amassed from 19 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew at home against Leicester City (2-2), followed by a recent away victory over West Ham United (2-1). This team demonstrates consistency regardless of playing at home or away, having earned 32 points at home with 26 goals scored and 15 conceded, compared to 30 points away with 32 goals scored and 30 conceded. In the league, Nottingham Forest has collected 18 points from the last 30 available, with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 matches played on home soil. Notably, the most common result at halftime in their home matches has been 0-0, occurring in 7 of their 18 games. Despite not being defensively solid—conceding in 8 of their last 10 matches—Forest has often found the back of the net, scoring in 8 of their previous 10 league matches. Their home games typically feature few goals, as evidenced by less than 3 goals in 12 of their last 18 encounters. Out of 37 league games, they have managed to turn around the score in just 1 of the 11 matches where they conceded the first goal.
Nottingham Forest approaches this match following a 2-1 victory. In that match against West Ham United, goals were scored by Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenković. Another victory would secure them a coveted spot in next season’s Champions League. They are likely to set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Chris Wood and Anthony Elanga spearheading the attack. While they maintain a degree of defensive solidity, their primary strength lies in executing quick transitions, especially along the flanks where they frequently create threats. Unfortunately, manager Nuno Espírito Santo will be without Taiwo Awoniyi due to injury.
Team analysis: Chelsea
Chelsea, with 19 wins, 9 draws, and 9 losses, is currently positioned 4th, accumulating 66 points. In their most recent match, they triumphed over Manchester United at home (1-0), following an away loss against Newcastle United (0-2). Chelsea is significantly stronger at home, where they have captured 41 points compared to only 25 when playing away. Over their last 10 Championship matches away from home, Chelsea has recorded just 1 win, 3 draws, and 6 losses, managing only 6 points out of a possible 30. Their attacking prowess is evident, as they have scored in 7 of their last 10 league matches. Across 37 league games, Chelsea has only managed to recover from conceding the first goal on 4 occasions in the 14 matches when they have found themselves in that position.
Chelsea enters this motivated fixture following a 1-0 win against Manchester United, with Marc Cucurella netting the only goal. Guided by Enzo Maresca, the team is expected to implement a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on quick transitions and exploiting the flanks. Their forward line will feature Tyrique George, flanked by Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto. In midfield, Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, and Moses Caicedo are set to maintain equilibrium across the pitch. Notably, Chelsea’s standout strength lies in the individual quality of their players, capable of deciding matches with moments of brilliance. However, they will be without Nicolas Jackson, who is suspended, as well as Christopher Nkunku, David Datro Fofana, and Wesley Fofana due to injuries.
The best prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)
Will both teams score? Yes
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