Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 May

Betiball's prediction for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest on 04 May 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 04/05/2026 10:00

Chelsea
1 - 3
Finished
Nottingham Forest
90+2' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
78' event Liam Delap
78' event Moises Caicedo
73' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus Goal Disallowed - offside
67' event Filip Jorgensen / Robert Sanchez
58' event Andrey Santos / Romeo Lavia
46' event Levi Samuels Colwill / Oluwatosin Adarabioyo
45+9' event Cole Jermaine Palmer
45+8' event Liam Delap / Jesse Derry
14' event Malo Gusto
event 80' Omari Hutchinson / Dilane Bakwa
event 66' Chris Wood / Morgan Gibbs White
event 52' Taiwo Awoniyi
event 46' Nikola Milenkovic / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
event 46' Elliot Anderson / Nicolas Dominguez
event 46' Morgan Gibbs White / Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 45+4' Neco Williams / Zach Abbott
event 15' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 10' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 2' Taiwo Awoniyi
90+2' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
event 80' Omari Hutchinson / Dilane Bakwa
78' event Liam Delap
event 66' Chris Wood / Morgan Gibbs White
78' event Moises Caicedo
event 52' Taiwo Awoniyi
73' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus Goal Disallowed - offside
event 46' Nikola Milenkovic / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
67' event Filip Jorgensen / Robert Sanchez
event 46' Elliot Anderson / Nicolas Dominguez
58' event Andrey Santos / Romeo Lavia
event 46' Morgan Gibbs White / Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
46' event Levi Samuels Colwill / Oluwatosin Adarabioyo
event 45+4' Neco Williams / Zach Abbott
45+9' event Cole Jermaine Palmer
event 15' Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
45+8' event Liam Delap / Jesse Derry
event 10' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
14' event Malo Gusto
event 2' Taiwo Awoniyi
Chelsea Chelsea
Substitutions
#17 Andrey Santos
#12 Filip Jorgensen
#9 Liam Delap
#6 Levi Samuels Colwill
#29 Wesley Fofana
#21 Jorrel Hato
#14 Dario Essugo
#24 Reece James
#34 Josh Acheampong
Chelsea Chelsea Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
21Shots6
5Shots on Goal4
12Fouls10
10Corner Kick1
9Free kick11
1Offside2
3Yellow card1
1Aerial1
1Save4
6Successful Tackles11
7Interceptions10
16Long pass15
1Assist2
10Successful center1
4Substitution6
8Shots off goal1
1Hit The Post0
15Head Success11
8Blocked1
6Tackle11
6Dribbles3
19Throw-in10
651Passes325
140Attacks54
84Dangerous attacks16
4Corner Kicks(HT)1
2BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed0
12ShotsInsideBox6
9ShotsOutsideBox1
42DuelsWon47
1.93ExpectedGoals2.07
0.84xGOpenPlay1.21
1.14xGNonPenalty1.28
1.56xGOT2.64
38Touches In Opposition Box17
34AccurateCrosses4
28GroundDuelsWon37
14AerialDuelsWon10
9Clearances25
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#11 Chris Wood
#31 Nikola Milenkovic
#10 Morgan Gibbs White
#21 Omari Hutchinson
#8 Elliot Anderson
#3 Neco Williams
#27 Stefan Ortega
#17 Eric Emanuel da Silva Moreira
#20 Lorenzo Lucca
Commentary
90+2' Goal! João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus - Chelsea
80' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Omari Hutchinson / Dilane Bakwa
78' Liam Delap - Chelsea receive a yellow card
78' Moises Caicedo - Chelsea receive a yellow card
73' VAR review - Chelsea
67' Chelsea — substitution: Filip Jorgensen / Robert Sanchez
66' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Chris Wood / Morgan Gibbs White
58' Chelsea — substitution: Andrey Santos / Romeo Lavia
52' Goal! Taiwo Awoniyi - Nottingham Forest
46' Chelsea — substitution: Levi Samuels Colwill / Oluwatosin Adarabioyo
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Nikola Milenkovic / Jair Paula da Cunha Filho
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Elliot Anderson / Nicolas Dominguez
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Morgan Gibbs White / Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
45+9' Penalty missed! Cole Jermaine Palmer - Chelsea
45+8' Chelsea — substitution: Liam Delap / Jesse Derry
45+4' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Neco Williams / Zach Abbott
15' Penalty scored! Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz - Nottingham Forest
14' Malo Gusto - Chelsea receive a yellow card
10' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
2' Goal! Taiwo Awoniyi - Nottingham Forest

How We Build the Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest on 04 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chelsea's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Chelsea and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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