Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Predictions

This is going to be an intense battle with both sides looking to bag a win. Chelsea are likely to come out on top and defeat Nottingham Forest in their upcoming Premier League clash

Match info: Premier League

Venue: City Ground, Nottingham

Date: Saturday, 18^th October 2025

Time: 12:30 pm Nigerian time

Premier League football graces our screens again at 12.30pm on Saturday afternoon, when Nottingham Forest and Chelsea resume the domestic campaign at the City Ground.

The Tricky Trees are still yet to achieve success under the pressurised Ange Postecoglou, whereas the Blues are searching for a fourth win from five games across all tournaments.

Head-to-head:

• Nottingham Forest have won 4 of the 16 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Chelsea recorded 6 victories.
• The remaining 6 clashes ended in draws.
• Chelsea haven’t lost to the Garibaldis in their last three matches.
• Nottingham Forest have only won one of their last five games against the Blues.
• The Tricky Trees have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 attempts.
• Eight of their last 10 encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Nottingham Forest in the league: L-L-D-L-L
• Nottingham Forest in all competitions: D-D-L-L-L
• Chelsea in the league: W-D-L-L-W
• Chelsea in all competitions: L-W-L-W-W

Team News:

• Nottingham Forest will miss out on the services of Ola Aina as he is injured. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Douglas Luiz might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
• Cole Palmer, Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, Andrey Santos and Levi Colwill are going to be out of action for Chelsea as they are injured. Enzo Fernandez, Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo and Benoit Badiashile might also miss out due to their fitness issues. Manager Enzo Maresca is suspended.

Player(s) to watch:

• Chris Wood is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Garibaldis. Even though Chris Wood has only scored two goals in seven league games this season, he is surely going to trouble the opponent’s defence. He is a capable player and will be looking to get back to his form.
• Joao Pedro has been an essential part of the Blues in the final third. From scoring goals to creating plays for his fellow teammates, the 24-year-old has helped Chelsea on multiple occasions. He will be yet again ready to lead his side in the attack and will be keen on finding the net.