It has been a stellar campaign for Nottingham Forest, who are guaranteed European football next season, and they host Chelsea here, with a chance of cracking the top 5. Forest have not given up under Nuno Espirito Santo and continue to plug away in the upper echelons of the table and the City Ground will be rocking here. Chelsea meanwhile have their top 5 hopes in their own hands and they know that a win here would see them playing Champions League football next season.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Best Odds
This should be a final day classic at the City Ground, with so much on the line.
| Nottingham Forest – 23/10 (+230) | Draw – 14/5 (+280) | Chelsea – 11/10 (+110) |
| Over – 12/25 (-208) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 9/5 (+180) |
| Yes – 4/7 (-175) | BTTS | No – 31/20 (+155) |
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Analysis
Both sides are still in the hunt to crack the top 5 and this is a big one for punters and EPL betting sites.
Nottingham Forest
It has been a season to remember for Nottingham Forest and if they were to be plying their trade in the Champions League next season, it would be a significant step forward for the club. The City Ground has been a fortress all season and the Tricky Trees need to win here to have any chance of playing in the Champions League next term. Arguably, this is a bit of a free hit for Forest, who need to win and hope other results go their way, something that could suit them in this one.
Team news: Taiwo Awoniyi is out of action here for Forest.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup:
Selz, Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Yates, Anderson, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Hudson-Odoi & Wood.
Chelsea
While Chelsea do have a Europa Conference League final on the agenda next week, finishing inside the top 5 is currently top of their priority list. The blues have been inconsistent in the Premier League this season, but a win here would see them returning to the Champions League, a step in the right direction for the club. Enzo Maresca is set to be in charge at Stamford Bridge again next term, stability that could stand them in good stead and this feels like a big one in terms of their aspirations. Forest won’t make this easy but Chelsea are the strong favourites with most Premier League betting sites.
Team news: Wesley Fofana & Marc Guiu are out injured for the blues, with Nicolas Jackson suspended.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup:
Sanchez, Caicedo, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella, Lavia, Enzo, Palmer, Neto, Madueke & Nkunku.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction
All of the pressure is on Chelsea here, who know that a win would see them over the line in the race for Champions League football. The City Ground has been a very tough place for opposing sides to come this season and Nottingham Forest will be bang up for this one. It will be tight, but Chelsea have the superior quality in key areas, and they should squeeze over the line here.
Prediction: Chelsea to win the match – 11/10 (+110) – Rhino Bet.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea – The Ultimate Bet
Chelsea to win & BTTS – 2/1 (+200) – Fitzdares
Forest will let themselves have a real go here, which should suit Chelsea, who will have some space to exploit in behind Forest’s famously tight defence.
