Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 May 2025

Blues to Get the Job Done

Nottingham Forest host Chelsea at the City Ground in a Premier League encounter where both teams are chasing a Champions League place.

We’re fairly bullish about the chances of Chelsea when they go up against Nottingham Forest. The visitors looks a value opportunity at +120 on the Full-Time Result market and we anticipate a return.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H Battle

Nottingham Forest triumphed in their last game which was away from home. West Ham United were beaten 2-1 at London Stadium. Nuno Espirito Santo's men managed five shots on target and recorded 40% possession, while Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic scored one goal apiece.

Chelsea secured a 1-0 home win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in their previous game. The Blues had 48% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Marc Cucurella finding the net in the 71st minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Forest draw 1-1 away to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge when the teams last went head-to-head. The past 7 meetings between these sides have resulted in three Chelsea victories and one Forest win. There have also been three draws.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Chelsea	2	1	1	0	5	1	4	5:1	4
5	Nott’m Forest	2	1	1	0	4	2	2	4:2	4

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Forest have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. The Midlands side have averaged 42.7% possession, 340.0 passes and 3.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 15.5 attempts and 6.0 corners.

Top scorer Anthony Elanga has found the net 3 times, with Nikola Milenkovic, Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood and Jota Silva getting 2 goals each. Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White have the most assists with 3, while goalie Matz Sels has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Chelsea have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.6 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 1.1 goals. Enzo Maresca's team average 55.1% possession, 479.1 passes, 7.3 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez on 2, with Cole Palmer getting 1. Enzo Fernandez is top assists provider with 3, while Robert Sanchez has kept 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Matz Sels (GK), Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Nicolas Dominguez, Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga, Chris Wood.

Chelsea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez (GK), Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto.

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips

There are strong reasons to expect Chelsea to have the edge in this Premier League encounter and we’ll take them with confidence to claim a victory. The odds of +120 are hard to resist.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football betting picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest and provide predictions.

Key Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea league stats:

• Chelsea have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Chelsea have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Forest have failed to win in 4 of their last 5 matches

Chelsea to Win Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 45.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 50-55%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you think the price for Chelsea to win is too short, then consider boosting your odds by pairing this selection with both teams to score on the Result & BTTS market.

Our Match Prediction

Chelsea To Win @ +120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Forest 0 - 1 Chelsea

There are betting odds of +850 that Chelsea land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Noni Madueke Under 0.5 Shots On Target +104

Noni Madueke (Chelsea) hasn’t recorded a shot on goal in his past two Premier League matches. We’re keen to bet on him to fall short in the Shots on Target department and this pick is on offer at +104.

Latest Noni Madueke Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+112

Shots

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

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Cole Palmer To Score +170

Cole Palmer (Chelsea) can be wagered to score at +170. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Cole Palmer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+163

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+148

Shots

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -138

It’s been five consecutive Chelsea away games where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re happy to back the -138 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Forest

Total

9.40 3.40 6.00

Home

9.50 2.60 6.90

Away

10.50 4.50 6.00

Chelsea

Total

10.90 7.30 3.60

Home

10.70 7.10 3.60

Away

8.70 5.50 3.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-111

Under 10.5

-127

Forest Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Chelsea Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+190

X

+600

2

-204

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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Chelsea Have the Shortest Odds to Win

For this Premier League encounter, the bookmakers have Chelsea as the +104 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 49% chance of triumphing. For those wanting to back Nottingham Forest, you will find +235 about this outsider.

If you think that Chelsea are able to beat Forest, then the -130 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -204.

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Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+270

2

+104

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

+138

2

+150

Double Chance

1X

-130

12

-357

X2

-303

Draw No Bet

1

+138

2

-204

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-102

2 Hcp -0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+150

Chris Wood Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Chris Wood is available at +380 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Chris Wood (Forest)

First

+138

Anytime

+380

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

First

+163

Anytime

+480

Noni Madueke (Chelsea)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

First

+285

Anytime

+750

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Anthony Elanga (Forest)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Reece James (Chelsea)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Roméo Lavia (Chelsea)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+148

Chris Wood (Forest)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+138

Noni Madueke (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+112

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-127

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-143

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-152

Anthony Elanga (Forest)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-179

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-189

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-250

Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-263

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-357

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-588

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-588

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-

Chris Wood (Forest)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Noni Madueke (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-204

Under 1.5

-

Tyrique George (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Callum Hudson-Odoi (Forest)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Anthony Elanga (Forest)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Domínguez (Forest)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Elliot Anderson (Forest)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News

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