As the Premier League season nears its end, the battle for European spots and relegation survival intensifies.
Nottingham Forest faces Chelsea at the City Ground on May 11, 2024.
Nottingham Forest, currently 17th with 29 points, hosts Chelsea, positioned 7th with 54 points, in a crucial fixture.
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest enters the match following a crucial 3-1 victory against bottom club Sheffield United.
Despite falling behind by a goal in the 17th minute, Nottingham Forest equalized ten minutes later. In the second half, they took the lead in the 51st minute and secured the win with a third goal in the 65th minute.
This victory marks Nottingham Forest’s first win in 5 Premier League matches.
They suffered defeats against Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, as well as at home against Manchester City, but managed to earn a point with a 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Nottingham Forest has won only 3 of their last 19 games in all competitions and has conceded at least one goal in their last 12 matches.
They haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 5 home Premier League fixtures, with both teams scoring in 3 of their last 4 league games at home.
Chelsea arrives in the north following an impressive 5-0 home victory over West Ham United in the Premier League last weekend.
They opened the scoring in the 15th minute and doubled their lead in the 30th minute. Chelsea further extended their lead to 3-0 at halftime and added 2 more goals in the second half.
This win marks Chelsea’s second consecutive victory in the Premier League after their 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
They are unbeaten in their last 3 matches, including a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.
Although Chelsea has failed to win any of their last 6 away Premier League matches, they have remained unbeaten in 5 of those games and have seen both teams scoring in 8 of their last 9 away trips in the league.
Team News & Updates:
Nottingham Forest has one injury concern with Neco Williams doubtful due to a hamstring problem.
Chelsea continues without Enzo Fernández, Carney Chukwuemeka and Roméo Lavia due to injuries.
Reece James, Ben Chilwell, Lesley Ugochukwu, Robert Sanchez, and Wesley Fofana are also doubtful.
Prediction & Analysis:
With both teams eager for points, Nottingham Forest faces a daunting task against a rejuvenated Chelsea side.
Expect an entertaining encounter with both teams likely to find the back of the net.
Despite Nottingham Forest’s resilience, Chelsea’s recent form and attacking prowess may tilt the balance in their favor, leading to a victory with over 2.5 goals anticipated in the match.
- Nottingham Forest 1-3 Chelsea
