Chelsea FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Chelsea FC vs Nottingham Forest FC Match Prediction & Analysis

With the season entering its decisive phase, every result carries weight  and the clash between Chelsea FC and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on Monday is no exception.

For Chelsea, the priority is to halt their losing run and revive their push for a top-six finish. 

Meanwhile, Forest arrive with greater confidence, focused on keeping a safe distance from the relegation zone. With both sides chasing crucial objectives, this promises to be a high-stakes encounter.

Current Standings: Chelsea are placed eighth in the table with 48 points, while Forest are down at 16th with 39.

Head-to-Head Record: Chelsea have had the upper hand in this rivalry, winning seven of the 17 meetings while losing four.  

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Chelsea FC Preview

Calum McFarlane has enjoyed a dream start to life at Chelsea FC, guiding them to the FA Cup final with a 1-0 win over Leeds United — becoming the first Blues boss since Frank Lampard in 2020 to achieve that feat.

But the real test begins in the Premier League. Chelsea head into Monday’s clash against Nottingham Forest on a worrying five-game losing streak without scoring, with their last league win coming back in early March against Aston Villa. Their home form offers little comfort either, with three straight defeats at Stamford Bridge.

With just four games left, McFarlane faces a race against time to revive their European hopes, as Chelsea currently sit two points off the qualification spots.

Stats that matter 

1. Chelsea have the worst differential between goals and xG (-8.4) in the league this season.
2. Only the Hammers (15) have conceded more goals from corners in the league this season than Chelsea (11).
3. Chelsea have registered only one win in their last nine Premier League fixtures. 

Team News 

For the Blues, Estevao and Jamie Gittens remain unavailable due to injury, but there’s a potential boost with Levi Colwill and Reece James nearing returns and possibly making the matchday squad.

Chelsea Probable XI - Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella, Lavia, Caicedo, Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.  

Nottingham Forest FC Preview

Vitor Pereira’s Nottingham Forest arrive at Stamford Bridge chasing a fifth straight win in all competitions, brimming with confidence after back-to-back Premier League victories by a combined 9-1 margin against Burnley FC and Sunderland AFC. 

Their 5-0 demolition of Sunderland, with four first-half goals, underlined their attacking firepower.

The real highlight, though, came in midweek, as a Chris Wood penalty sealed a 1-0 first-leg win over Aston Villa in the Europa League semi-final, putting them on the brink of a first major European final in 46 years. 

Rotation could be on the cards with the second leg looming, but with just five points separating them from the relegation zone, Forest can’t afford to take their foot off the gas against Chelsea FC.

Stats that matter

1. Forest have remained unbeaten in the last nine fixtures across all competitions.
2. The Tricky Trees have netted 3+ goals in three of their last four Premier League games.
3. Morgan Gibbs-White has 19 league goal involvements (13G + 6A), 12 of which have come in 2026—second only to Bruno Fernandes (15).

Team News 

With the Europa League semi-finals on the horizon, Vitor Pereira may be reluctant to take any risks with Ola Aina, who picked up an injury in the first leg. Nottingham Forest are also dealing with several absentees, as Murillo, Dan Ndoye, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ibrahim Sangare are all sidelined, though Murillo and Sangare will be assessed before Monday.

Nottingham Forest  Probable XI - Sels (GK); Cunha, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams, Hutchinson, Elliott Anderson, Gibbs-White, Sangare, Igor Jesus, Chris Wood. 

CHELSEA FC vs NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC
Winning Prediction

This has been a tight rivalry over the years, and Chelsea will be eager to complete a league double over Forest for only the second time since 1998-99. Still, their home record in this fixture is far from convincing, with just two wins from eight Premier League meetings at Stamford Bridge, while Forest are unbeaten in their last three visits. 

Even so, Chelsea’s new-manager bounce and Forest’s possible distraction with the FA Cup final could tilt the balance, giving the Blues enough to edge it on Monday.

Not surprisingly, the hosts are favored by most bookmakers. One site gives Chelsea odds of 1.67  to win, while Forest’s at 5 and a draw priced at 4. 

Chelsea FC to win (2-1)

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