Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Blues to Get the Job Done

Nottingham Forest host Chelsea at the City Ground in a Premier League encounter where both teams are chasing a Champions League place.

We’re fairly bullish about the chances of Chelsea when they go up against Nottingham Forest. The visitors looks a value opportunity at 2.20 on the Full-Time Result market and we anticipate a return.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H Battle

Nottingham Forest triumphed in their last game which was away from home. West Ham United were beaten 2-1 at London Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santo's men managed five shots on target and recorded 40% possession, while Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic scored one goal apiece.

Chelsea secured a 1-0 home win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in their previous game. The Blues had 48% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Marc Cucurella finding the net in the 71st minute.

We saw Forest draw 1-1 away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge when the teams last went head-to-head. The past 7 meetings between these sides have resulted in three Chelsea victories and one Forest win. There have also been three draws.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Chelsea	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
16	Nott’m Forest	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Forest have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. The Midlands side have averaged 42.7% possession, 340.0 passes and 3.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 6.0 corners.

Top scorer Anthony Elanga has found the net 3 times, with Nikola Milenkovic, Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Jota Silva getting 2 goals each. Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White have the most assists with 3, while goalie Matz Sels has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Chelsea have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.6 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 1.1 goals. Enzo Maresca's team average 55.1% possession, 479.1 passes, 7.3 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez on 2, with Cole Palmer getting 1. Enzo Fernandez is top assists provider with 3, while Robert Sanchez has kept 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Matz Sels (GK), Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Nicolas Dominguez, Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga, Chris Wood.

Chelsea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez (GK), Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto.

Expert Premier League Analysis

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football betting picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest and provide predictions.

Key Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea league stats:

• Chelsea have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Chelsea have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Forest have failed to win in 4 of their last 5 matches

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction

There are strong reasons to expect Chelsea to have the edge in this Premier League encounter and we’ll take them with confidence to claim a victory. The odds of 2.20 are hard to resist.

If you think the price for Chelsea to win is too short, then consider boosting your odds by pairing this selection with both teams to score on the Result & BTTS market.

Chelsea to Win Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 45.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 50-55%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Forest 0 - 1 Chelsea

There are betting odds of 9.50 that Chelsea land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Props

Noni Madueke Under 0.5 Shots On Target 2.04

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) hasn’t recorded a shot on goal in his past two Premier League matches. We’re keen to bet on him to fall short in the Shots on Target department and this pick is on offer at 2.04.

Latest Noni Madueke Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.45

First

7.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.52

Under 0.5

2.12

Shots

Over 2.5

1.76

Under 2.5

-

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Cole Palmer To Score 2.70

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) can be wagered to score at 2.70. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Cole Palmer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

2.63

First

5.80

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.37

Under 0.5

2.48

Shots

Over 3.5

2.12

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners 1.73

It’s been five consecutive Chelsea away games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re happy to back the 1.73 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Forest

Total

9.40 3.40 6.00

Home

9.50 2.60 6.90

Away

10.50 4.50 6.00

Chelsea

Total

10.90 7.30 3.60

Home

10.70 7.10 3.60

Away

8.70 5.50 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

2.00

Under 10.5

1.73

Forest Corners

Over 3.5

1.67

Under 3.5

2.10

Chelsea Corners

Over 5.5

1.73

Under 5.5

2.00

Most Corners

1

2.90

X

7.00

2

1.49

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Chelsea Have the Shortest Odds to Win

For this Premier League encounter, the bookmakers have Chelsea as the 1.95 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 51% chance of triumphing. For those wanting to back Nottingham Forest, you will find 3.40 about this outsider.

You can choose between Chelsea -0.5 at 2.00 or Forest +0.5 at 1.85 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at 1.53.

The top football betting sites cover Premier League matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

3.40

X

3.90

2

1.95

Half-Time Result

1

3.75

X

2.40

2

2.50

Double Chance

1X

1.80

12

1.25

X2

1.30

Draw No Bet

1

2.50

2

1.50

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

1.85

2 Hcp -0.5

2.00

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.38

Over 2.5

1.57

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.53

No

2.38

Chris Wood Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Chris Wood is available at 4.80 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Chris Wood (Forest)

First

4.80

Anytime

2.38

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

First

5.80

Anytime

2.63

Noni Madueke (Chelsea)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.45

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.65

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

First

8.50

Anytime

3.85

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.40

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

First

10.00

Anytime

4.70

Anthony Elanga (Forest)

First

11.00

Anytime

4.90

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

First

11.50

Anytime

4.90

Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)

First

11.00

Anytime

5.00

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

12.00

Anytime

5.10

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

First

18.00

Anytime

8.00

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.00

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.00

Reece James (Chelsea)

First

20.00

Anytime

8.50

Roméo Lavia (Chelsea)

First

21.00

Anytime

9.50

Player Shots On Target

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

1.37

Under 0.5

2.48

Chris Wood (Forest)

Over 0.5

1.41

Under 0.5

2.38

Noni Madueke (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

1.52

Under 0.5

2.12

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

1.75

Under 0.5

1.79

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

1.86

Under 0.5

1.70

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

1.88

Under 0.5

1.66

Anthony Elanga (Forest)

Over 0.5

2.04

Under 0.5

1.56

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 0.5

2.08

Under 0.5

1.53

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 0.5

2.20

Under 0.5

1.46

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

2.35

Under 0.5

1.40

Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

2.43

Under 0.5

1.38

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

3.05

Under 0.5

1.24

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

3.55

Under 0.5

1.17

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.17

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

3.80

Under 0.5

1.15

Player Shots

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 3.5

2.12

Under 3.5

-

Chris Wood (Forest)

Over 2.5

2.35

Under 2.5

-

Noni Madueke (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

1.76

Under 2.5

-

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

2.18

Under 2.5

-

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

1.49

Under 1.5

-

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

1.60

Under 1.5

-

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 1.5

2.15

Under 1.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Forest)

Over 1.5

1.83

Under 1.5

-

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

2.00

Under 1.5

-

Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

2.25

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 1.5

1.75

Under 1.5

-

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

1.73

Under 0.5

-

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

1.41

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

1.70

Under 0.5

-

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