Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 May 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest

Chelsea host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Monday 4 May.

Chelsea look a great bet to beat Nottingham Forest on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -152 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

Chelsea have lost their last five games. Away at American Express Stadium, they recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brighton. Calum McFarlane's men were dominated in possession with 46%, while they couldn’t manage a single shot on target.

In their most recent encounter, Chelsea landed a 1-0 win against Leeds United in the FA Cup at Wembley.

Nottingham Forest have triumphed in back-to-back the Premier League games. A 5-0 win recently occurred on the road at Stadium of Light when playing Sunderland. The Tricky Trees had just 39% possession and recorded six shots on goal, with Trai Hume (own goal) being one of five different players on the scoresheet.

Four days ago, Forest claimed a 1-0 victory when facing Aston Villa at home in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Chelsea are bidding for a third successive win against Forest, with both previous victories coming on the road at City Ground and the scorelines were 3-0 and 1-0. In the previous 9 H2H matches, we’ve seen five Chelsea victories, one Forest win and three draws.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Chelsea	34	13	9	12	53	45	8	53:45	48
16	Nott’m Forest	34	10	9	15	41	45	-4	41:45	39

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Chelsea have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. The West London outfit have averaged 58.9% possession, 576.4 passes and 6.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer have each scored 5 times. Joao Pedro, Enzo Fernandez and Malo Gusto are the leading assists makers with 1.

Forest have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.7 goals from 14.7 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. Vitor Pereira's team average 45.0% possession, 382.4 passes, 5.5 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Morgan Gibbs-White is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7 goals, Igor Jesus has 3 and Elliot Anderson is on 2. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Igor Jesus are top assists providers with 3, while Matz Sels has recorded 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-4-1-1): Robert Sanchez (GK), Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Jorrel Hato, Pedro Neto, Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Liam Delap.

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-4-2): Matz Sels (GK), Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Jair Cunha, Neco Williams, Omari Hutchinson, Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus, Chris Wood.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Chelsea record a victory and they are priced at -152 to win this Premier League clash. We think that the latest odds offer bettors plenty of value.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Premier League data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest league stats:

• Chelsea have won the last 2 games between these teams.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 60.2% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

The Asian Handicap provides you with the chance to get more juice on your wagers. You can move the line for Chelsea and choose the odds to suit you.

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Our Match Prediction

Chelsea To Win @ -152 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Chelsea 2 - 0 Forest

You can secure odds of +700 that Chelsea are able to land a 2-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Morgan Gibbs-White Over 2.5 Shots +132

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest) has covered the 2.5 shots total in six of his past ten Premier League matches. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the +132 available.

Latest Morgan Gibbs-White Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+800

Shots

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

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Liam Delap To Score +210

Liam Delap (Chelsea) can be backed to find the net at +210. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer pick and we think this is an attractive wager for him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Liam Delap Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+575

Shots

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Forest Over 3.5 Corners -152

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Nottingham Forest in their past three games, while Chelsea have conceded 4.90 corners on average in their last 10 home matches. Forest should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -152 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chelsea

Total

10.80 6.80 4.00

Home

11.50 6.60 4.90

Away

10.30 5.80 4.50

Forest

Total

10.10 5.50 4.60

Home

9.80 5.70 4.10

Away

10.00 4.60 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-141

Chelsea Corners

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

+102

Forest Corners

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+106

Most Corners

1

-217

X

+700

2

+210

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Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the bookmakers affording them a 60% chance of winning, Chelsea might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -152 when it comes to this Premier League encounter. Nottingham Forest are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +380.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Chelsea against Forest means a full payout at -118 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -154.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Premier League game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-152

X

+310

2

+380

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+143

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-435

X2

+116

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-118

2 Hcp +0.75

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+114

Favourite João Pedro is priced at +350 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +120.

João Pedro (Chelsea)

First

+120

Anytime

+350

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

First

+160

Anytime

+430

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

First

+210

Anytime

+575

Chris Wood (Forest)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

First

+540

Anytime

+1500

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Reece James (Chelsea)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Roméo Lavia (Chelsea)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Malo Gusto (Chelsea)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Wesley Fofana (Chelsea)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ryan Yates (Forest)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

João Pedro (Chelsea)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Chris Wood (Forest)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

-

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Taiwo Awoniyi (Forest)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Forest)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Malo Gusto (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Roméo Lavia (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Omari Hutchinson (Forest)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Dilane Bakwa (Forest)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Ryan Yates (Forest)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Chelsea have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Nottingham Forest have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. The Tricky Trees have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Chelsea drew 1-1 with Forest in their last Stamford Bridge meeting. The past 5 H2H matches at Stamford Bridge have seen two Chelsea triumphs, one Forest win and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Chelsea Home Stats		4-2-4	2.90	1.60	1.30	5	5	3	7
Nottingham Forest Away Stats		4-1-5	3.20	1.70	1.50	8	2	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

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