Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 2nd September 2023

Nottingham Forest go up against Chelsea this coming Saturday for a Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge.

While Nottingham Forest find themselves on the 14th spot in the table with miserable three points after three rounds, Chelsea have fought their way to four points which leaves them 10th in the standings at the very moment.

The Nottingham Forest have plenty of motivation for their game against the Chelsea, who are favourites to win with the bookmakers. Although odds are not in their favour, a slim victory could see the visitors overtake their opponents in the standings.

Chelsea only average a modest 1.3 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 13 goals. They also conceded 18 for an average of 1.8 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring once.

When it comes to goal-scoring Nottingham Forest are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 19 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.9 goals per game. They conceded 18 goals for an average of 1.8 a game, achieving a clean sheet in one of these matches.

The most recent outing between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest ended up a 2-2 draw. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 7/2.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Chelsea Form

Chelsea look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against West Ham, they were left empty-handed in a 3-1 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Luton in a 3-0 win. They followed that up with a 2-1 win against AFC Wimbledon in their most recent outing. In their last six Premier League matches at home, Chelsea have one win, while they've drawn three and lost two.

While a title challenge may be a bit of a stretch, Chelsea look a solid bet for a top six finish at the end of the season.

Nottingham Forest Form

In their last three matches, Nottingham Forest won 2-1 win against Sheffield United, lost 3-2 against Manchester United and lost 0-1 against Burnley. In their last six Premier League away matches, Nottingham Forest failed to win even once. In stead, they've drawn two and lost four, scoring nine while also conceding 13 times.

Retaining their Premier League status and challenging for a top half finish will be on the agenda for Nottingham Forest this season.

Going forward, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest are both in decent form, while at the same time being generous in defence. We are confident, both teams will find the back of the net this coming Saturday.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Squads

Chelsea Squad

The 51-year-old coach of the home team, Mauricio Pochettino, will select the lineup against Nottingham Forest from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Djordje Petrovic (0/0), Marcus Bettinelli (0/0), Robert Sanchez (0/3), Axel Disasi (1/3), Ben Chilwell (0/3), Benoit Badiashile (0/0), Ian Maatsen (0/2), Levi Colwill (0/3), Malang Sarr (0/0), Malo Gusto (0/3), Marc Cucurella (0/0), Reece James (0/1), Thiago Silva (0/3), Trevoh Chalobah (0/0), Wesley Fofana (0/0), Carney Chukwuemeka (1/2), Christopher Nkunku (0/0), Conor Gallagher (0/3), Deivid de Souza (0/0), Enzo Fernandez (0/3), Lesley Ugochukwu (0/2), Moises Caicedo (0/2), Mykhaylo Mudryk (0/2), Noni Madueke (0/1), Romeo Lavia (0/0), Armando Broja (0/0), Callum Hudson-Odoi (0/0), Diego Moreira (0/0), Nicolas Jackson (1/3), Raheem Sterling (2/3), Romelu Lukaku (0/0).

Nottingham Forest Squad

Here is the full squad of the away team. The 43 year-old Nottingham Forest manager Cooper will select his starting XI from these players:

Ethan Horvath (0/0), Matt Turner (0/3), Wayne Hennessey (0/0), Felipe (0/0), Giulian Biancone (0/0), Gonzalo Montiel (0/0), Harry Toffolo (0/0), Joe Worrall (0/3), Jonathan Panzo (0/0), Loic Mbe Soh (0/0), Moussa Niakhate (0/2), Neco Williams (0/2), Ola Aina (0/2), Scott McKenna (0/3), Serge Aurier (0/3), Willy Boly (1/3), Andrey Santos (0/0), Brandon Aguilera (0/0), Cheikhou Kouyate (0/3), Danilo (0/3), Harry Arter (0/0), Jonjo Shelvey (0/0), Lewis O'Brien (0/0), Morgan Gibbs-White (0/3), Orel Mangala (0/2), Remo Freuler (0/0), Ryan Yates (0/3), Alex Mighten (0/0), Anthony Elanga (0/3), Brennan Johnson (0/3), Chris Wood (1/3), Emmanuel Dennis (0/0), Taiwo Awoniyi (3/3), Ui-Jo Hwang (0/0).

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Team News

The injured and absent list looks to be stretched wide for Chelsea, as they prepare to meet Nottingham Forest, since nine could be missing.

Mykhaylo Mudryk, Carney Chukwuemeka, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Christopher Nkunku, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli and Armando Broja are missing from the squad, Chelsea will field against Nottingham Forestthis coming Saturday.

Worst-case scenario, Nottingham Forest have a total of six players out for their next match. Joe Worrall is ineligible for selection in the Nottingham Forest squad, as he is suspended.

Nottingham Forest need to do without Scott McKenna, Orel Mangala, Giulian Biancone, Wayne Hennessey and Felipe, who are not fit enough to travel to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Lineups

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest H2H

Supporters will be hoping to see a similarly thrilling encounter, as it turned out to be the last time Chelsea played against Nottingham Forest. It finished 2-2 in a great match between the pair. Chelsea claimed zero wins, while Nottingham Forest picked up zero wins in the previous six matches, while the rest had no winner. The bookies best betting odds on a draw at full-time are at 7/2.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Results

In two of the previous two matches between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest both teams scored.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips

Raheem Sterling is the most prolific Premier League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Nottingham Forest look to Taiwo Awoniyi, hoping he can add to his current total of seven Premier League goals in his latest games.

Chelsea won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing five and losing zero as well. Nottingham Forest won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost five in this run. Chelsea claimed two modest wins from their previous 10 league outings, whereas Nottingham Forest managed to win four times from a possible 10.

Over 2.5 goals came up one time in the previous two encounters between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, as Chelsea scored 1.5 goals on average per game and Nottingham Forest averaging 1.5 goals. Both teams scored in two times of these matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Chelsea’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 2.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Nottingham Forest's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.7 goals in these matches.