Chelsea
ENGLAND PREMIER LEAGUE
FT
1 - 3
Stamford Bridge
Referee: A. Taylor
Nottingham Forest
Chelsea
Match Timeline
Nottingham Forest
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
2'
T. Awoniyi · Assist: D. Bakwa
Nottingham Forest
🟨
10'
Morato
Nottingham Forest
VAR
13'
Taiwo Awoniyi
Nottingham Forest
🟨
14'
Malo Gusto
Chelsea
15'
Igor Jesus
Nottingham Forest
🔄
45+9'
J. Derry ↔ L. Delap
Chelsea
🔄
45+5'
Z. Abbott ↔ N. Williams
Nottingham Forest
🔄
46'
T. Adarabioyo ↔ L. Colwill
Chelsea
🔄
46'
Cunha ↔ N. Milenkovic
Nottingham Forest
🔄
46'
Igor Jesus ↔ M. Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest
🔄
46'
N. Dominguez ↔ E. Anderson
Nottingham Forest
52'
T. Awoniyi · Assist: M. Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest
🔄
58'
R. Lavia ↔ Andrey Santos
Chelsea
🔄
66'
R. Sanchez ↔ F. Jorgensen
Chelsea
🔄
66'
↔ C. Wood
Nottingham Forest
VAR
75'
João Pedro
Chelsea
🟨
78'
Liam Delap
Chelsea
🟨
78'
Moisés Caicedo
Chelsea
🔄
80'
D. Bakwa ↔ O. Hutchinson
Nottingham Forest
90'
Joao Pedro · Assist: M. Cucurella
Chelsea
1X2 95.4%
No Draw
Odds 1.25
0 agree / 0 disagree
BTTS 50.9%
BTTS Yes
Odds 1.70
0 agree / 0 disagree
Over / Under 2.5 66.5%
Over 2.5
Odds 1.74
0 agree / 0 disagree
Corners O/U 92%
Over 7.5 Corners
Odds 1.19
0 agree / 0 disagree
HT / FT Model
Home / Home
Odds 2.75
0 agree / 0 disagree
Correct Score Model
2-1
Odds 9.00
0 agree / 0 disagree
Chelsea Chelsea
Season Statistics All competitions · current season
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Played games 49
Played games 50
Attacking Pressure
61.7 52% / 48% 58.1
5.12 Shots on Goal 4.8
14.2 Total Shots 14.02
4.29 Blocked Shots 4.22
58.6% Possession 49.2%
6.08 Corners 5.54
10.96 Fouls 11.62
2.16 Yellow Cards 1.64
0.16 Red Cards 0.04
563 Total Passes 438
496 Accurate Passes 365
1.65 Offsides 1.54
2.59 GK Saves 2.54
Based on completed matches from the current season across all competitions available.
Chelsea Goals scored 93 Avg 1.9
Nottingham Forest Goals scored 68 Avg 1.36
Chelsea Goals conceded 66 Avg 1.35
Nottingham Forest Goals conceded 60 Avg 1.2
⚙ Tactical Setup
Chelsea formation 4-2-3-1
Nottingham Forest formation 4-4-2
Chelsea missing 6
Nottingham Forest missing 8
🔥 Key Squad Notes

Joao Pedro (14 goals), C. Palmer (9 goals), E. Fernandez (8 goals)

Joao Pedro (5 assists), Reece James (5 assists), P. Neto (4 assists)

L. Colwill, R. James, F. Jorgensen

M. Gibbs-White (13 goals), Igor Jesus (5 goals), C. Hudson-Odoi (3 goals)

Igor Jesus (4 assists), C. Hudson-Odoi (4 assists), O. Hutchinson (4 assists)

W. Boly, I. Sangare, Cunha

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have faced each other 11 times recently.

Match Analysis

Chelsea sit 9 with 48 points after 34 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 13 wins, 9 draws, and 12 defeats with a 53:45 goal balance points toward poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Going forward they depend heavily on Joao Pedro (14 goals), C. Palmer (9 goals), E. Fernandez (8 goals), with creative support from Joao Pedro (5 assists), Reece James (5 assists), P. Neto (4 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 6 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with balanced attacking football. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with L. Colwill, R. James, F. Jorgensen, M. Mudryk unavailable.
Nottingham Forest sit 16 with 39 points after 34 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Across the season they have posted 10 wins, 9 draws, and 15 defeats, and the 41:45 goal record continues to suggest good form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on M. Gibbs-White (13 goals), Igor Jesus (5 goals), C. Hudson-Odoi (3 goals), with creative support from Igor Jesus (4 assists), C. Hudson-Odoi (4 assists), O. Hutchinson (4 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have returned 6 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with W. Boly, I. Sangare, Cunha unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
This match looks like a contest between Chelsea's more proactive style and Nottingham Forest's more cautious structure. Nottingham Forest seem to carry the heavier availability burden, which may reduce some of their stability compared to the home side. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Nottingham Forest. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Chelsea have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Chelsea expected to line up in 4-2-3-1 and Nottingham Forest in 4-4-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Nottingham Forest having the stronger overall control.
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Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Home 1.74
Draw 3.92
Away 4.88
FIRST HALF WINNER
Home 2.31
Draw 2.46
Away 4.98
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.75 1.28
Under 1.75 3.87
Over 2.0 1.34
Under 2.0 3.39
Over 2.25 1.54
Under 2.25 2.57
Over 2.5 1.74
Under 2.5 2.16
Over 2.75 1.94
Under 2.75 1.94
Over 3.5 2.81
Under 3.5 1.46
Over 3.0 2.23
Under 3.0 1.70
Over 3.25 2.53
Under 3.25 1.56
Over 3.75 3.39
Under 3.75 1.34
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Home 1.73
Draw 3.90
Away 4.75
FIRST HALF WINNER
Home 2.25
Draw 2.38
Away 4.75
SECOND HALF WINNER
Home 2.00
Draw 2.62
Away 4.33
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.5 1.22
Under 1.5 4.33
Over 2.5 1.73
Under 2.5 2.10
Over 3.5 2.75
Under 3.5 1.44
Over 0.5 1.04
Under 0.5 13.00
Over 4.5 5.00
Under 4.5 1.17
Over 7.5 41.00
Under 7.5 1.00
Over 5.5 10.00
Under 5.5 1.06
Over 6.5 21.00
Under 6.5 1.01
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Home 1.75
Draw 4.12
Away 4.98
FIRST HALF WINNER
Home 2.24
Draw 2.29
Away 4.90
SECOND HALF WINNER
Home 1.98
Draw 2.76
Away 4.55
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.5 1.19
Under 1.5 4.10
Over 1.75 1.25
Under 1.75 3.66
Over 2.0 1.30
Under 2.0 3.26
Over 2.25 1.57
Under 2.25 2.64
Over 2.5 1.76
Under 2.5 2.23
Over 2.75 1.95
Under 2.75 1.99
Over 3.5 2.64
Under 3.5 1.41
Over 0.5 1.00
Under 0.5 14.10
Over 1.0 1.00
Under 1.0 10.20
Over 1.25 1.10
Under 1.25 5.63
Over 3.0 2.11
Under 3.0 1.66
Over 4.5 4.70
Under 4.5 1.12
Over 3.25 2.37
Under 3.25 1.50
Over 3.75 3.06
Under 3.75 1.30
Over 4.0 4.05
Under 4.0 1.18
Over 4.25 4.34
Under 4.25 1.14
Over 4.75 5.85
Under 4.75 1.07
Over 5.0 8.20
Under 5.0 1.02
Over 7.5 41.00
Under 7.5 1.00
Over 5.5 8.80
Under 5.5 1.01
Over 6.5 19.00
Under 6.5 1.02
Main markets
MATCH WINNER
Home 1.70
Draw 3.90
Away 4.80
FIRST HALF WINNER
Home 2.23
Draw 2.38
Away 4.60
SECOND HALF WINNER
Home 2.04
Draw 2.80
Away 4.25
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 1.5 1.21
Under 1.5 4.30
Over 2.0 1.33
Under 2.0 3.30
Over 2.25 1.53
Under 2.25 2.48
Over 2.5 1.74
Under 2.5 2.10
Over 2.75 1.93
Under 2.75 1.87
Over 3.5 2.85
Under 3.5 1.42
Over 0.5 1.02
Under 0.5 12.50
Over 3.0 2.25
Under 3.0 1.64
Over 4.5 5.50
Under 4.5 1.14
Over 3.25 2.55
Under 3.25 1.50
Over 3.75 3.40
Under 3.75 1.30
Over 5.5 11.00
Under 5.5 1.03
Stats
Chelsea Chelsea
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Shots on Goal
5
Shots on Goal
4
Shots off Goal
8
Shots off Goal
1
Blocked Shots
8
Blocked Shots
1
10 Corner Kicks 1
12 Fouls 10
1 Offsides 2
68% Ball Possession 32%
21 Total Shots 6
5 Shots on Goal 4
8 Shots off Goal 1
8 Blocked Shots 1
12 Shots insidebox 6
9 Shots outsidebox 1
1 Goalkeeper Saves 4
649 Total passes 325
591 Passes accurate 259
1.93 expected_goals 2.07
🟨 3 Yellow Cards 1 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥
Last matches: Chelsea
26.04.26
FA
Chelsea
Leeds
1
0
W
21.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Brighton
0
3
L
18.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester United
0
1
L
12.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester City
0
3
L
04.04.26
FA
Chelsea
Port Vale
7
0
W
21.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Everton
0
3
L
17.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
0
3
L
14.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Newcastle
0
1
L
11.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
2
5
L
07.03.26
FA
Chelsea
Wrexham
4
2
W
04.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Aston Villa
4
1
W
01.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Arsenal
1
2
L
21.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Burnley
1
1
D
13.02.26
FA
Chelsea
Hull City
4
0
W
10.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Leeds
2
2
D
07.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Wolves
3
1
W
31.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
West Ham
3
2
W
28.01.26
UEF
Chelsea
Napoli
3
2
W
25.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
3
1
W
21.01.26
UEF
Chelsea
Pafos
1
0
W
Last matches: Nottingham Forest
30.04.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
1
0
W
24.04.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Sunderland
5
0
W
19.04.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Burnley
4
1
W
16.04.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Porto
1
0
W
12.04.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
1
1
D
09.04.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Porto
1
1
D
22.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Tottenham
3
0
W
19.03.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Midtjylland
2
1
W
15.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Fulham
0
0
D
12.03.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Midtjylland
0
1
L
04.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
2
2
D
01.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Brighton
1
2
L
26.02.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Fenerbahçe
1
2
L
22.02.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
0
1
L
19.02.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Fenerbahçe
3
0
W
11.02.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Wolves
0
0
D
06.02.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Leeds
1
3
L
01.02.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace
1
1
D
29.01.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Ferencvarosi TC
4
0
W
25.01.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
2
0
W
H2H: Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
04.05.26
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1
3
L
18.10.25
H2H
Nottingham Forest
Chelsea
0
3
W
25.05.25
H2H
Nottingham Forest
Chelsea
0
1
W
06.10.24
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1
1
D
11.05.24
H2H
Nottingham Forest
Chelsea
2
3
W
02.09.23
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
0
1
L
13.05.23
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
2
D
01.01.23
H2H
Nottingham Forest
Chelsea
1
1
D
05.01.20
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
0
W
05.01.19
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
0
W
20.09.17
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
5
1
W
Last matches: Chelsea
26.04.26
FA
Chelsea
Leeds
1
0
W
18.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester United
0
1
L
12.04.26
Pre
Chelsea
Manchester City
0
3
L
04.04.26
FA
Chelsea
Port Vale
7
0
W
17.03.26
UEF
Chelsea
Paris Saint Germain
0
3
L
14.03.26
Pre
Chelsea
Newcastle
0
1
L
21.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Burnley
1
1
D
10.02.26
Pre
Chelsea
Leeds
2
2
D
31.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
West Ham
3
2
W
21.01.26
UEF
Chelsea
Pafos
1
0
W
17.01.26
Pre
Chelsea
Brentford
2
0
W
30.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Bournemouth
2
2
D
27.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Aston Villa
1
2
L
13.12.25
Pre
Chelsea
Everton
2
0
W
30.11.25
Pre
Chelsea
Arsenal
1
1
D
25.11.25
UEF
Chelsea
Barcelona
3
0
W
08.11.25
Pre
Chelsea
Wolves
3
0
W
25.10.25
Pre
Chelsea
Sunderland
1
2
L
22.10.25
UEF
Chelsea
Ajax
5
1
W
04.10.25
Pre
Chelsea
Liverpool
2
1
W
H2H at home: Chelsea
04.05.26
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1
3
L
06.10.24
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1
1
D
02.09.23
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
0
1
L
13.05.23
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
2
D
05.01.20
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
0
W
05.01.19
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
0
W
20.09.17
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
5
1
W
Last matches: Nottingham Forest
24.04.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Sunderland
5
0
W
09.04.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Porto
1
1
D
22.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Tottenham
3
0
W
19.03.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
FC Midtjylland
2
1
W
04.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
2
2
D
01.03.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Brighton
1
2
L
19.02.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Fenerbahçe
3
0
W
06.02.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Leeds
1
3
L
25.01.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
2
0
W
22.01.26
UEF
Nottingham Forest
SC Braga
0
1
L
09.01.26
FA
Nottingham Forest
Wrexham
3
3
D
06.01.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
West Ham
2
1
W
03.01.26
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Aston Villa
1
3
L
22.12.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Fulham
0
1
L
11.12.25
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Utrecht
2
1
W
06.12.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Everton
0
3
L
03.12.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Wolves
1
0
W
22.11.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Liverpool
3
0
W
06.11.25
UEF
Nottingham Forest
Sturm Graz
0
0
D
26.10.25
Pre
Nottingham Forest
Bournemouth
0
2
L
H2H away: Nottingham Forest
04.05.26
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1
3
W
06.10.24
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1
1
D
02.09.23
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
0
1
W
13.05.23
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
2
D
05.01.20
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
0
L
05.01.19
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2
0
L
20.09.17
H2H
Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
5
1
L

Lineups

Chelsea
Formation
Nottingham Forest
6.3
R. Sanchez
1
R. Sanchez
5.9
M. Gusto
27
M. Gusto
6.2
T. Chalobah
23
T. Chalobah
6.3
T. Adarabioyo
4
T. Adarabioyo
6.3
M. Cucurella
3
🎯
M. Cucurella
6.9
R. Lavia
45
R. Lavia
7.0
M. Caicedo
25
M. Caicedo
5.9
C. Palmer
10
C. Palmer
7.7
E. Fernandez
8
E. Fernandez
6.6
J. Derry
55
J. Derry
7.7
Joao Pedro
20
Joao Pedro
7.9
M. Sels
26
M. Sels
6.5
Z. Abbott
44
Z. Abbott
6.9
Cunha
23
Cunha
6.9
Morato
4
Morato
6.9
L. Netz
25
L. Netz
7.5
D. Bakwa
29
🎯
D. Bakwa
6.9
R. Yates
22
R. Yates
7.0
N. Dominguez
16
N. Dominguez
6.3
J. McAtee
24
J. McAtee
6.9
Igor Jesus
19
Igor Jesus
8.7
T. Awoniyi
9
⚽ 2
T. Awoniyi
Chelsea 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
1
R. Sanchez
↓ 66'
G
27
M. Gusto
🟨 14'
D
23
T. Chalobah
D
4
T. Adarabioyo
↓ 46'
D
3
M. Cucurella
🎯 90'
D
45
R. Lavia
↓ 58'
M
25
M. Caicedo
🟨 78'
M
10
C. Palmer
M
8
E. Fernandez
M
55
J. Derry
↓ 45+9'
M
20
Joao Pedro
⚽ 90'
F
Substitutes
12
F. Jorgensen
↑ 66'
G
24
R. James
D
29
W. Fofana
D
6
L. Colwill
↑ 46'
D
17
Andrey Santos
↑ 58'
M
9
L. Delap
↑ 45+9' 🟨 78'
F
14
D. Essugo
M
21
J. Hato
D
34
J. Acheampong
D
Nottingham Forest 4-4-2
Starting XI
26
M. Sels
G
44
Z. Abbott
↓ 45+5'
D
23
Cunha
↓ 46'
D
4
Morato
🟨 10'
D
25
L. Netz
D
29
D. Bakwa
🎯 2' ↓ 80'
M
22
R. Yates
M
16
N. Dominguez
↓ 46'
M
24
J. McAtee
M
19
Igor Jesus
⚽ 15' ↓ 46'
F
9
T. Awoniyi
⚽ 2' ⚽ 52'
F
Substitutes
27
S. Ortega
G
11
C. Wood
↑ 66'
F
31
N. Milenkovic
↑ 46'
D
10
M. Gibbs-White
🎯 52' ↑ 46'
M
3
N. Williams
↑ 45+5'
D
17
E. da Silva Moreira
F
20
L. Lucca
F
8
E. Anderson
↑ 46'
M
21
O. Hutchinson
↑ 80'
F

Missing Players

Chelsea 6 missing
-
L. Colwill
Questionable Lacking Match Fitness
OUT
-
R. James
Questionable Hamstring Injury
OUT
-
F. Jorgensen
Questionable Groin Injury
OUT
-
M. Mudryk
Missing Fixture Suspended
OUT
-
J. Gittens
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
Unknown Player
Missing Fixture Hamstring Injury
OUT
Nottingham Forest 8 missing
-
W. Boly
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
I. Sangare
Questionable Injury
OUT
-
Cunha
Questionable Shoulder Injury
OUT
-
John Victor
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
N. Savona
Missing Fixture Knee Injury
OUT
-
Murillo
Questionable Muscle Injury
OUT
-
C. Hudson-Odoi
Missing Fixture Injury
OUT
-
D. Ndoye
Questionable Injury
OUT

Standings

# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1
Arsenal
35 23 7 5 67:26 41 76
W W L L W
2
Manchester City
34 21 8 5 69:32 37 71
D W W W D
3
Manchester United
35 18 10 7 63:48 15 64
W W W L D
4
Liverpool
35 17 7 11 59:47 12 58
L W W W L
5
Aston Villa
35 17 7 11 48:44 4 58
L L W D W
6
Bournemouth
35 12 16 7 55:52 3 52
W D W W D
7
Brentford
35 14 9 12 52:46 6 51
W L D D D
8
Brighton
35 13 11 11 49:42 7 50
L W D W W
9
Chelsea Home
35 13 9 13 54:48 6 48
L L L L L
10
Everton
35 13 9 13 44:44 0 48
D L L D W
11
Fulham
35 14 6 15 44:49 -5 48
L W D L W
12
Sunderland
35 12 11 12 37:46 -9 47
D L L W W
13
Newcastle
35 13 6 16 49:51 -2 45
W L L L L
14
Leeds
35 10 13 12 47:52 -5 43
W D W W D
15
Crystal Palace
34 11 10 13 36:42 -6 43
L L D W D
16
Nottingham Forest Away
35 11 9 15 44:46 -2 42
W W W D W
17
Tottenham
35 9 10 16 45:54 -9 37
W W D L L
18
West Ham
35 9 9 17 42:61 -19 36
L W D W L
19
Burnley
35 4 8 23 35:71 -36 20
L L L L L
20
Wolves
35 3 9 23 25:63 -38 18
D L L L D