Chelsea (19-9-9) and Nottingham Forest (19-10-8) will face off today at 11:00 a.m. EDT at City Ground in West Bridgford.
Chelsea is favored at a +121 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-154o / +119u) goals.
Let's get into my Chelsea vs. Nottingham prediction.
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Odds, Prediction
| Chelsea Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 +115 | 2.5 -154o / +119u | +121 |
| Nottingham Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -160 | 2.5 -154o / +119u | +202 |
Chelsea vs. Nottingham spread: Chelsea -0.5 (+115), Nottingham +0.5 (-160)
Chelsea vs. Nottingham over/under: 2.5 (-154o / +119u)
Chelsea vs. Nottingham moneyline: Chelsea +121, Draw +265, Nottingham +202
Chelsea vs. Nottingham best bet:Chelsea -0.5 (+115) – DraftKings
Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea heads into the final matchday of the Premier League in fifth place with 66 points. Enzo Maresca’s side currently holds a Champions League qualification spot, but Forest is eager to play as the villains and snatch it away.
The Blues are facing two finals in less than three days. First comes this must-win clash to secure a return to the UEFA Champions League next season. Then, the main event: on May 28, Chelsea will travel to Wrocław, Poland, to face Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League Final.
After several seasons off the European radar, Chelsea now has a golden opportunity to return to the continent’s biggest stage — but there’s still a real risk they could walk away empty-handed.
Nottingham Prediction
Forest, meanwhile, sits seventh with 65 points. While they’ve already secured a place in next season’s UEFA Conference League, Nuno Espírito Santo’s side is aiming to cap off a remarkable campaign with a Champions League spot.
Nottingham Forest has been the surprise package of this Premier League season. The Reds spent a large portion of the year battling Arsenal for second place. However, in this final stretch, results began to slip away, and the team dropped a few spots in the table.
Still, the dream of returning to the Champions League remains alive. Heading into the final matchday, Forest has a real shot — even a draw could be enough if Aston Villa falls to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Pick
Nottingham Forest is going to give everything they’ve got in this match, that’s for sure. They’ll have home-field advantage and the support of their fans. On top of that, Nuno will be looking to turn around Forest’s poor form at home—they haven’t won in their last four games at City Ground, with their last home win coming against Manchester United on April 1.
On the other hand, Marezca is dealing with a major issue: fixture congestion. The Blues have to play two finals in just three days. The intensity will be off the charts in both matches, but the Italian manager knows he can’t afford to rotate his starters, especially with a squad that isn’t very deep.
This game is going to be extremely close, and I don’t see either side pulling away with a big advantage. A draw at City Ground seems very likely. That said, my pick for this match is to take advantage of the expected parity and go with Chelsea -0.5.
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Pick: Chelsea -0.5 (+115) via DraftKings
