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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Predictions - Reds to Earn Much Needed EPL Point

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Last updated: 10 May 2024
Ralph Staniforth 10 May 2024
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  • Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea tips for Saturday’s Premier League match
  • The Reds have drawn 2 of their last 4 home matches
  • Can Forest move closer to safety with another point?
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Nottingham Forest have drawn 2 of their last 3 matches against Chelsea (Getty Images)

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Preview


Nottingham Forest can move away from the relegation zone with a point. The Blues draw plenty on the road and Forest can hold the West Londoners are the City Ground.
  • Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Preview
  • Head-to-Head
  • Nottingham Forest Form
  • Nottingham Forest Injuries & Team News
  • Chelsea Form
  • Chelsea Injuries & Team News

  • Nottingham Forest have drawn 2 of their last 4 home matches
  • Nottingham Forest have drawn 2 of their last 3 matches against Chelsea
  • Chelsea have drawn 4 of their last 5 away matches

Head-to-Head


Chelsea have a 40-27 advantage against Nottingham Forest in 97 meetings with 30 draws.

Nottingham Forest Form


Nottingham Forest are 17th in the Premier League and three points above the relegation zone. 

The Midlands side were winless in four consecutive matches, losing three and drawing once. Forest ended their winless streak with a 3-1 victory at Sheffield United.

The Reds bounced back from a goal down to secure victory at Bramall Lane. Calum Hudson-Odoi struck twice and Ryan Yates also netted to seal all three points.  

Nottingham Forest Injuries & Team News


Defender Neco Williams is ruled out. 

Chelsea Form


Chelsea are two points off the European qualification places after a three-match unbeaten run. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are seventh and just two points behind Newcastle in sixth. 

The Blues bounced back from a 5-0 loss at Arsenal and a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa with consecutive wins. Chelsea beat Tottenham (2-0) and West Ham (5-0) in their last two.

The West Londoners were dominant in the West Ham victory and had 4.22 expected goals. Cole Palmer, Conor Gallagher and Noni Madueke struck before Nicolas Jackson netted a brace.

Chelsea Injuries & Team News


Defenders Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell and Reece James and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez are ruled out. 

Midfielders Roméo Lavia, Enzo Fernández, Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka are also out.

Verdict

Nottingham Forest will be desperate to take something from this match to boost their survival chances. The Reds are likely to hold a Chelsea side that struggles away in the Premier League.

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11 May 2024

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