May 23, 2025
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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday | 15:00 UTC | The City Ground | Premier League
Chelsea travel to The City Ground on the final day of the Premier League season with both sides chasing Champions League qualification. Nottingham Forest must win to stand any chance of making the top five, but their recent form suggests they face an uphill task.
The Tricky Trees have slipped to seventh after a poor run of results and now host a Chelsea side that have hit their stride at the business end of the season.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction:
Nottingham Forest have taken just one point from their last 4 home matches, failing to score in any of the 3 defeats and only managing a draw against relegated Leicester.
Having impressed for much of the campaign, their form has tailed off at the wrong time and leaves them needing both a result and favours elsewhere to climb into a European spot. Sunday’s clash is high-stakes, but Forest’s home struggles make for grim reading heading into this decisive fixture.
Forest vs Chelsea Match Preview
Chelsea have won 6 of their last 7 matches and are finishing the season with real momentum under Enzo Maresca. While they do have a UEFA Conference League final on the horizon, a Champions League spot would be the bigger prize and is still within reach.
Their recent run includes three 1-0 victories, including last time out against Manchester United, and with Forest struggling to score, another narrow win could be on the cards.
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea Odds & Predictions
Chelsea are priced at 2.18 with most firms to win at The City Ground. A 1-0 victory for the Blues is available at 9.25 and appeals given recent form. Forest are seen as underdogs at 3.00 with their top-five hopes fading, and the market reflects their dip in performance.
Forest vs Chelsea Match Preview
While recent head-to-head stats aren’t highlighted in the main preview, Chelsea have a strong overall record in this fixture. They’ll be confident of adding another win, especially with their defensive discipline improving in the run-in.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction: Premier League
Chelsea’s defensive solidity has been the base of their recent run, and Enzo Maresca may again rely on a low-risk approach to get the job done. With Forest failing to score in three of their last four at home, a clean sheet for the Blues could be on the cards. The goals have been shared across the squad recently, but clinical finishing in tight moments could again prove decisive.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Chelsea to win – 2.13
✅ Both teams to score: No – 2.34
✅ Correct Score: Chelsea 1-0 – 9.25
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Odds correct at time of writing.
