Chelsea (3-2-2) and Nottingham Forest (1-4-2) will face off today at 7:30 a.m. EDT at City Ground in West Bridgford, England.
Chelsea is favored at a -110 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-145o / +105u) goals.
Let's get into my Chelsea vs. Nottingham prediction.
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Prediction
Pick: Chelsea To Win
My Chelsea vs. Nottingham best bet is on the Blues moneyline.
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Odds
| Chelsea Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 -120 | 2.5 -145o / 105u | -110 |
| Nottingham Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -118 | 2.5 -145o / 105u | +275 |
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Picks, Parlay
Leg 1: Chelsea To Win (-112)
Leg 2: Chelsea -1.0 Asian Handicap (+160)
Turbulent times at Nottingham Forest continued before the international break. A dismal start for manager Ange Postecoglou has left him on the brink, as rumors swirl about his potential successor.
We’re backing the visitors to take advantage of the turmoil and record a win as part of our Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea predictions.
The Blues come into this game full of confidence. They defeated Liverpool in their last match and are now just five points off 1st place. Manager Enzo Maresca knows his side needs to be consistent if they are to be serious contenders for the title, so a win here is hugely important.
Chelsea has played well thus far. They have had a man sent off in both of the Premier League games they have lost, and have scored an average of 1.86 goals per league game.
On the other side, since Postecoglou took charge, Forest has failed to win any of their seven matches across all competitions. The defensive frailties that plagued Ange’s Tottenham team last season have come to the fore once again. His Forest team is conceding 2.14 goals per game.
Plus, the Blues are unbeaten in three league matches at this Stadium since Nottingham Forest returned to the Premier League, winning two.
A Chelsea win here seems like the obvious choice, but the struggling hosts invite a more daring bet. The -1 Asian handicap bet could be valuable, as it offers a way out in case of a single-goal win. Nonetheless, the offensive quality and depth should be enough to cover the spread, even if the hosting team manages to score.
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Chelsea | Draw | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| 56.0% | 20.7% | 23.3% |
Projected Total Goals
| Chelsea | Total Goals | Nottingham |
|---|---|---|
| 1.83 | 2.92 | 1.09 |
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Betting Analysis
Postecoglou's side has leaked 15 goals across seven league games, translating into an average xGA (expected goals against) of 2.45.
The Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea odds underscore the uphill battle for the hosts, who currently find themselves outsiders, priced at 5.00/+400 in the 1x2 market.
The Blues recently silenced any doubters with a pivotal victory over Benfica in the Champions League and a domestic success against Liverpool, showcasing what they’re capable of.
The odds have installed them as odds-on favorites. The Blues arrive at a 1.90/-112 price to win the fixture in the 1x2 market.
The Blues won the previous contest 0-1 on the final day of last season to ensure a 7th-placed finish for Nottingham Forest. The Asian goal line for the upcoming fixture has been set at over and under 2.75 goals, despite both of last season’s fixtures seeing fewer than three goals (0-1 and 1-1).
Chelsea vs. Nottingham Projected Starting Lineups
Chelsea
Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo; Estevao, Buonanotte, Neto; Pedro.
Nottingham
Sels; Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus.
