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Our Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction Sees Champions League Chasers Play Out Score Draw

The standout Premier League fixture on the final weekend is the clash at the City Ground between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. With the Blues in fifth and the Reds a point behind in seventh, this is pretty much a straight shootout for a UEFA Champions League place.

Premier League Betting Picks

Draw & BTTS – 4.30

Chelsea to Score First – 1.79

Bet on Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

Can Blues Seal Their UCL Place?

Nottingham Forest have been the surprise package in England’s top tier. Many pundits backed Forest for another relegation scrap before a ball was kicked, but Nuno Espirito Santo’s men have proved the doubters wrong. A win on Sunday could secure a Champions League place.

Chelsea have also had a fine season under Enzo Maresca, as three points at the City Ground will guarantee their place in next term’s Champions League. The London side will also contest this season’s UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw, where Real Betis await.

Chelsea are in pole position to secure a spot in UEFA’s elite club competition, sitting fifth on 66 points. They are level on points with Aston Villa with a far better goal difference. However, the London side will miss out on a top-five position if they lose in Nottingham.

Chelsea have the edge in terms of recent form, losing just one Premier League match in over two months. Forest go into the final day unbeaten in three, but last weekend’s win at West Ham United was their second victory in seven.

Recent Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Head-to-Head Results

These sides picked up a point apiece in October’s reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge. Chris Wood opened the scoring just after half time, but Noni Madueke levelled 12 minutes later. Forest survived James Ward-Prowse’s red card to hold on for the draw.

Chelsea nicked a five-goal thriller in the last City Ground meeting. Late goals from Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson turned the game on its head to give the Blues all three points in the East Midlands.

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Betting Tips & Predictions

Only a victory will see Nottingham Forest finish in the top five, but we can see these evenly matched teams playing out a score draw at the City Ground. Check out 4.30 for the draw and both teams to score.

Chelsea have scored the opening goal in five of their previous six league and cup games. They also took the lead at the City Ground in the corresponding fixture last May. Have a punt on Maresca’s men to score first here at 1.79.