Nottingham vs Chelsea Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

Chelsea travel to The City Ground for a high-stakes Premier League finale as both sides chase Champions League qualification, with Nottingham Forest needing a victory to stand any chance of securing a top-five finish.

The in-form Blues have won six of their last seven matches and look primed to capitalise against a Forest side that has lost three of their last four home games.

Despite their recent struggles at home, the Tricky Trees will hope to build on their recent 2-1 victory against West Ham and upset Maresca's confident Chelsea squad.

Nottingham vs. Chelsea prediction: who will win?

For today's Nottingham vs Chelsea matchup, our predictive model gives the Blues a 77.5% chance of defeating the Reds.

Chelsea: 77.5% win probability

Superior goal output (63 goals scored this season, significantly higher than Nottingham's 58)
Better recent form (WLWWW compared to Nottingham's WDDLW)
Stronger defensive record (43 goals conceded versus Nottingham's 45)

Nottingham: 22.5% win probability

Inconsistent recent results (only 1 win in last 5 matches, with WDDLW form)
Lower goal conversion rate (58 goals from 37 matches compared to Chelsea's 63)
Vulnerable home form (7th in table but struggling to maintain consistency at home)

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Nottingham vs. Chelsea odds

Here are the latest odds for the Premier League clash between home side Nottingham and Chelsea, set to take place on Sunday, May 25.

	Nottingham	Chelsea	Draw
Match Result	2/1 (via Betway UK)	23/20 (via Betway UK)	11/4 ( via Betway UK)

Nottingham vs. Chelsea preview

Nuno Espírito Santo's Nottingham Forest face a mountainous challenge as they welcome an in-form Chelsea side to The City Ground in a high-stakes season finale that could determine both clubs' European ambitions.

The Tricky Trees have stumbled at the worst possible time, winless in their last three home matches and desperately needing victory to keep any Champions League hopes alive.

Chelsea arrive with momentum firmly behind them, having won six of their last seven matches including a clinical 1-0 victory over Manchester United last time out, with Marc Cucurella proving the unlikely hero.

The Blues' defensive solidity has been remarkable, conceding just four goals in their last six outings while Forest's backline continues to look vulnerable, having been breached in six consecutive matches before their impressive win at West Ham.

Forest will need to overcome their recent home struggles without striker Taiwo Awoniyi, while Chelsea's injury concerns include Christopher Nkunku and both Fofanas – potentially opening the door for Pedro Neto to continue his impressive recent form.

When these sides met earlier this season, they played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, but with fifth place and potential Champions League qualification at stake, Maresca's men will be desperate to go one better at a ground where they've remained unbeaten in their last three league visits.

Nottingham vs. Chelsea betting tips

Chelsea to Win (23/20)

Chelsea @ Nottingham

Chelsea enter this final day clash with tremendous momentum, having won six of their last seven matches across all competitions.

Nottingham Forest's form has deteriorated significantly, with three losses in their last four home games, including a particularly concerning failure to beat already-relegated Leicester.

The Blues have found consistency under Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks, displaying the kind of form that justified their enormous transfer outlay.

Forest's motivation might be waning with Premier League safety already secured, while Chelsea are still pushing to solidify their fifth-place finish.

The visitors' superior quality should shine through against a Forest team that has struggled to maintain their early-season home fortress mentality.

Chelsea 1-0 Correct Score (8/1)

Chelsea @ Nottingham

Chelsea have developed a pattern of narrow victories recently, with three of their last six wins coming via a 1-0 scoreline.

Nottingham Forest have been particularly toothless in their recent home defeats, failing to score in each of their last three losses at the City Ground.

The Blues' defense has tightened considerably in the latter stages of the season, suggesting another disciplined, controlled performance is likely.

Pochettino's men have become masters of managing games effectively once taking the lead, a skill that proves particularly valuable in away fixtures.

With neither team having much to play for beyond pride, a low-scoring affair with Chelsea's quality making the difference seems the most probable outcome.

Nicolas Dominguez To Be Shown A Card (7/4)

Chelsea @ Nottingham

Nottingham Forest midfielder Nicolas Dominguez has been walking a disciplinary tightrope all season, accumulating nine yellow cards in 33 Premier League appearances.

The Argentine midfielder's combative style makes him particularly susceptible to bookings, especially against a technically gifted Chelsea midfield.

With this being the final match of the season, Dominguez may play with added freedom knowing that any suspension would be cleared for next season.

Chelsea's quick ball movement through midfield often forces opponents into mistimed challenges, which could spell trouble for the Forest midfielder.

Dominguez's card record suggests he's primed to hit double digits for the season, making this a particularly value-laden proposition for the final day.

Key stats

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Nottingham and Chelsea are neck-and-neck in the table with 66 points for Chelsea (5th place) and 65 points for Nottingham (7th place)
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Both teams have identical win records with 19 victories each from 37 matches played
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Chelsea have scored more goals (63) than Nottingham (58) this season, suggesting more attacking firepower
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Chelsea bring stronger recent form (WLWWW) into this matchup compared to Nottingham's more mixed results (WDDLW)