Chelsea - Nottingham Forest

• Goals
• Cards
• Substitutions

49'		0 - 2	Goal	A. Elanga	T. Awoniyi (Assist)
48'		0 - 1	Goal	A. Elanga	T. Awoniyi (Assist)

86'		Nuno Tavares	Tripping
61'		R. Yates	Tripping
43'		C. Gallagher	Roughing
41'		O. Aina	Holding
36'		N. Jackson	Unsportsmanlike conduct
31'		B. Chilwell	Roughing

77'			In:	M. Caicedo	Out:	I. Maatsen
77'			In:	M. Gusto	Out:	M. Mudryk
73'			In:	O. Aina	Out:	C. Kouyaté
72'			In:	O. Mangala	Out:	Nuno Tavares
72'			In:	S. Aurier	Out:	G. Montiel
65'			In:	T. Awoniyi	Out:	C. Wood
63'			In:	B. Chilwell	Out:	N. Madueke
62'			In:	C. Gallagher	Out:	C. Palmer
62'			In:	B. Chilwell	Out:	N. Madueke
45'			In:	Danilo	Out:	A. Elanga

Chelsea - Nottingham Forest Predictions

Prediction: Chelsea or draw

Best odds: 1.11

BET NOW

Loading...

BET NOW

Loading...

The Premier League is set to witness another thrilling encounter as Chelsea welcome Nottingham Forest to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, September 2, 2023. The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with predictions hinting at a possible win or draw for Chelsea. Let's delve deeper into the key players, recent form, and head-to-head history of these teams.

Key Players

Chelsea's strength lies in their star-studded lineup. Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka, the promising midfielder, has already scored a goal and made a key pass in this season. Defender Axel Wilson Arthur Disasi Mhakinis Belho has been instrumental in Chelsea's defence, making a total of 207 passes this season. The team's attacking prowess is highlighted by Raheem Shaquille Sterling, who has already netted two goals.

On the other hand, Nottingham Forest's attacking duo, Christopher Grant Wood and Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi have been in good form, scoring a total of four goals between them.

Recent Form

Chelsea, currently ranked 10th in the Premier League, has had a mixed bag of results with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last three games. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has had a similar run of form with 1 win and 2 losses.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head history between these two teams indicates a competitive rivalry. The last two encounters have ended in draws, with both games seeing both teams score. On May 13, 2023, Chelsea hosted Nottingham Forest and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Earlier that year, on January 1, the game at Nottingham Forest's home ground also ended in a 1-1 draw.

Prediction

Given the recent form and head-to-head history, the match is poised for a competitive showdown. The predictions suggest a 45% chance for a Chelsea win and a 45% likelihood of a draw. The odds for a Nottingham Forest victory are significantly lower, at 10%. The advice for bettors is a double chance for Chelsea or a draw. With Chelsea's home advantage and the performances of their key players, the Blues are expected to clinch a win or at least secure a draw in this Premier League face-off.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

57%

43%

Attacking Potential

50%

50%

Defensive Potential

60%

40%

Poisson Distribution

86%

14%

Stregth H2H

85%

15%

Goals H2H

75%

25%

Wins the game

69%

31%

Chelsea - Nottingham Forest Head to Head

11/05	Nottingham Forest	-	Chelsea
02/09	Chelsea	0 - 1	Nottingham Forest
13/05	Chelsea	2 - 2	Nottingham Forest
01/01	Nottingham Forest	1 - 1	Chelsea

Premier League standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	31	22	5	4	75	24	51	71
2	Liverpool	31	21	8	2	72	30	42	71
3	Manchester City	31	21	7	3	71	31	40	70
4	Aston Villa	32	18	6	8	66	49	17	60
5	Tottenham	30	17	6	7	62	44	18	57
6	Manchester United	31	15	4	12	45	46	-1	49
7	West Ham	32	13	9	10	52	56	-4	48
8	Newcastle	31	14	5	12	65	52	13	47
9	Chelsea	29	12	7	10	53	50	3	43
10	Brighton	31	11	10	10	51	49	2	43
11	Wolves	31	12	6	13	44	49	-5	42
12	Bournemouth	31	11	8	12	45	55	-10	41
13	Fulham	32	11	6	15	47	51	-4	39
14	Crystal Palace	31	7	9	15	36	54	-18	30
15	Everton	31	9	8	14	32	42	-10	29
16	Brentford	32	7	8	17	45	58	-13	29
17	Nottingham Forest	31	7	8	16	39	53	-14	25
18	Luton	32	6	7	19	45	65	-20	25
19	Burnley	32	4	7	21	32	67	-35	19
20	Sheffield Utd	30	3	6	21	28	80	-52	15