Overview of the match for Nottingham Forest against Chelsea
A dramatic confrontation of the last day at the City Ground could decide the fate of the European ambitions of Chelsea and Nottingham Forest, with a place in the Champions League to be won in both camps.
For Chelsea, the scenario is simple: victory and a finish among the first five – with a ticket for the Champions League – is guaranteed.
The Nottingham forest, on the other hand, must beat the blues and hope that Newcastle or Aston Villa will slip into their respective lights to jump into the top five.
The Nuno Espirito Santo team finished a four-game race without a victory last weekend with a 2-1 victory against West Ham.
Chelsea also won a 1-0 victory against Manchester United in Gameweek 37, thanks to a header of the late Marc Cucurella, who continued their rich form-six victories in their last seven games in all competitions.
While Chelsea is formed on their side, their record outside remains uneven. They only won once in their last 10 games on the Premier League road and failed to score in six of them.
The Blues took place 1-1 by Forest in the reverse match at Stamford Bridge, but they won 3-2 at City Ground last season.
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– Chelsea FC (@Chelseafc) May 22, 2025
Team news for Nottingham Forest against Chelsea
Nuno Espirito Santo kept his cards near his chest, but confirmed that Murillo is a major doubt after having made a ankle injury against West Ham. If it is missing, Morato is likely to overtake alongside Nikola Milenkovic in defense.
Taiwo Awoniyi is making progress in its recovery after an emergency surgery, but may not be sufficiently in shape to appear. Callum Hudson-Odoi should return to the XI departure against his former club.
Visitors are always without Nicolas Jackson, who remains suspended, but Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu are back in the running and could put pressure for departures. Jadon Sancho is also available again after missing the Manchester United Parent club.
However, Wesley Fofana and Omari Kellyman (the two thigh injuries) remain away, while Mykhaylo Mudryk continues to serve a provisional doping prohibition.
Lignales with notes for Nottingham Forest against Chelsea
Forest of Nottingham: Salts; Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Dominguez, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Drink
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; MALIEKE, PALMER, Network; Nkunku
How to watch Nottingham Forest against Chelsea: television channel, online flow
Nottingham Forest against Chelsea will be available to watch on Sky Sports and start the other games at 4 p.m. Fans of the United Kingdom can also broadcast the match on the Sky Go application.
Nottingham Forest statistics against Chelsea
- The two teams have 19 victories From 37 games – a victory could push each side in the Top five.
- Chelsea is undefeated in their last 7 games In all competitions (W6 D1).
- The blues won Just one of their last 10 Premier League games outsideStanding only five goals in this section.
- Forest never won 20 wins in a 38 -game Premier League season – They are sitting out of 19.
- THE The reverse luminaire ended 1-1 at Stamford Bridge in October.
- Chelsea’s last victory at City Ground came to a 3-2 thriller last season – they did not win consecutive games in Forest A century (1922).
- The forest has won just Two of their last six Premier League matches (W2 D2 L2).
Bring this famous city’s earth noise from the city. 🔊
– Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) May 23, 2025
Prediction
With football in the Champions League at stake, both parties should go. Forest hopes that home support and momentum will help them push the blues all along, while the trembling form of Chelsea can prevent them from concluding the agreement.
Forest has already appeared in many big games this season, and we expect them to do the job and turn their attention to other games on Sunday.
Forest of Nottingham 2-1 Chelsea
