Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Premier League · Mon 4 May 2026
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ChelseaWWLDW
1 - 3
Full time · HT 0 - 2
Nottingham ForestLLDLW
Kick-offMon 4 May, 15:00
Our tip1 @ 1.66 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence70%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance1X ✗
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
ChelseaWWLDW
31 Oct 26HManchester United2 - 0Premier League
28 Oct 26ALiverpool1 - 1League Cup
24 Oct 26HTottenham0 - 2Premier League
17 Oct 26AEverton2 - 0Premier League
10 Oct 26HBournemouth5 - 1Premier League
Nottingham ForestLLDLW
07 Nov 26HManchester City3 - 1Premier League
31 Oct 26ABrentford0 - 2Premier League
23 Oct 26AIpswich1 - 1Premier League
18 Oct 26HArsenal0 - 1Premier League
11 Oct 26ACrystal Palace1 - 3Premier League

Head to head

Full head to head: Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest →

Our prediction

Chelsea to win

@ 1.66
Double chance
1X  •  Chelsea or Draw
@ 1.17
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.73
Confidence
70%

Our record

Our tips on Chelsealast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips on Nottingham Forestlast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips in Premier Leaguelast 30 days
23/4452%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 51%Under 2.5: 49%
Expected goals
0.00Chelsea
2.71Total
2.71Nottingham Forest

Possible correct scores

1 – 0 Chelsea win 9% @ 6.50
2 – 1 Chelsea win 9% @ 6.50 Our pick
1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 6.50
2 – 0 Chelsea win 9% @ 7.00
3 – 1 Chelsea win 6% @ 10.00

Final score: 1 – 3 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Chelsea62%
Draw24%
Nottingham Forest14%

Odds (1X2)

11.66
X3.85
24.80

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest preview and result

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest met in the Premier League on Monday 4 May 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 3, 0 - 2 at half time.

Our model gives Chelsea a 62% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Nottingham Forest 14%. Our pick was Chelsea to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.66. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Chelsea or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.17.

Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (0.0 for Chelsea, 2.7 for Nottingham Forest). The chance of three or more goals is 51%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Chelsea have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-L-D-W), scoring 10 and conceding 4. Nottingham Forest have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-D-L-W), scoring 5 and conceding 8. In the table, Chelsea are 4th with 16 points and Nottingham Forest are 16th with 9 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest?

Our pre-match prediction is Chelsea to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.66. Win chances: Chelsea 62%, draw 24%, Nottingham Forest 14%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 51%).

What time is Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest?

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League) was played on Monday 4 May 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest?

The double chance 1X (Chelsea or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.17. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Premier League table

Chelsea4th16 pts
Nottingham Forest16th9 pts
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9 Bournemouth 9333 112
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