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The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Nottingham Forest take on Enzo Maresca's Chelsea in an important encounter at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Both teams can be impressive on their day and will want to win this game.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Nottingham Forest are in 10th place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent this season. The away side slumped to a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Fulham last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Chelsea, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The Blues eased past Gent by a 4-2 scoreline in the UEFA Conference League in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chelsea have a good historical record against Nottingham Forest and have won 41 out of the 98 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Nottingham Forest's 27 victories.
- Since their return to the Premier League in 2022, Nottingham Forest have lost only one of their last four matches against Chelsea in the competition, with their only such defeat coming in the previous game between the two teams in May this year.
- Nottingham Forest won this exact fixture by a 1-0 margin last season and have not won consecutive league games away from home against Chelsea in 1908.
- Since their return to the Premier League in 2022, Nottingham Forest have suffered the highest number of defeats (10) away from home against teams from London in the competition.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Chelsea have been impressive under Enzo Maresca and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. Cole Palmer has been sensational for the Blues, scoring six Premier League goals so far in six games, and will look to add to his tally this weekend.
Nottingham Forest have flattered to deceive this season and will need to play out of their skins in this fixture. Chelsea are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chelsea to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cole Palmer to score - Yes
