Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Predictions

Saturday | 11:30 UTC | The City Ground | Premier League

Nottingham Forest return to Premier League action in turmoil as they host Chelsea at The City Ground. Ange Postecoglou’s reign is under severe pressure after a seven-game winless run, while Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea arrive with renewed confidence following big wins before the break.

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction

Forest’s campaign continues to unravel. Winless in seven under Postecoglou, they’ve collected just two points and sit perilously close to the relegation zone. The Australian’s attacking approach has left the side exposed defensively, conceding 15 goals in that span.

Chelsea, meanwhile, have steadied after a rocky start. Victories over Benfica (UCL) and Liverpool (2-1 at Anfield) restored belief, and the Blues now have a clear route toward the top four. Maresca’s side have won five of their ten competitive fixtures and remain one of few sides to win at The City Ground last season.

Forest have conceded at least twice in five of their last seven, while Chelsea’s defensive lapses on the road make both teams scoring likely. Still, with Maresca’s team finding rhythm and goals through midfield, the visitors look value to claim all three points in a tight encounter.

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction & Odds

Chelsea are 1.92 favourites to win, the draw is 3.70, and Nottingham Forest are 3.65 outsiders.
A 2-1 Chelsea victory is priced at 8.25, with Both Teams To Score trading around 1.63.

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Tips

Chelsea’s midfield threat has been key — and Moises Caicedo continues to deliver. The Ecuadorian has scored three goals in his last six Premier League matches, including against Liverpool before the break.
Expect Chelsea to edge this one again, with Forest’s frailties exposed.

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