Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 25

Nottingham Forest

W L D D W

7th place in English Premier League

0-1

25/05/2025 15:00

Chelsea

W W W L W

4th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea on May 25, 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea preview before placing for you.

Nottingham Forest are currently 7th with 65 points after 38 matches.
Chelsea sit 4th with 69 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Chelsea to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Chelsea, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Nottingham Forest have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2025-05-25

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest

Chelsea

2025-05-25 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 25/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Liverpool	84	38	25	9	4	86	41	45
02 Arsenal	74	38	20	14	4	69	34	35
03 Manchester City	71	38	21	8	9	72	44	28
04 Chelsea	69	38	20	9	9	64	43	21
05 Newcastle United	66	38	20	6	12	68	47	21
06 Aston Villa	66	38	19	9	10	58	51	7
07 Nottingham Forest	65	38	19	8	11	58	46	12
08 Brighton Hove Albion	61	38	16	13	9	66	59	7
09 AFC Bournemouth	56	38	15	11	12	58	46	12
10 Brentford	56	38	16	8	14	66	57	9
11 Fulham	54	38	15	9	14	54	54	0
12 Crystal Palace	53	38	13	14	11	51	51	0
13 Everton	48	38	11	15	12	42	44	-2
14 West Ham United	43	38	11	10	17	46	62	-16
15 Manchester United	42	38	11	9	18	44	54	-10
16 Wolves	42	38	12	6	20	54	69	-15
17 Tottenham Hotspur	38	38	11	5	22	64	65	-1
18 Leicester City	25	38	6	7	25	33	80	-47
19 Ipswich Town	22	38	4	10	24	36	82	-46
20 Southampton	12	38	2	6	30	26	86	-60

Head To Head

06/10/2024 13:00

Chelsea

1 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

11/05/2024 16:30

Nottingham Forest

2 - 3

Chelsea

ENG PR

02/09/2023 14:00

Chelsea

0 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

13/05/2023 14:00

Chelsea

2 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

01/01/2023 16:30

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Chelsea

ENG PR

05/01/2020 14:00

Chelsea

2 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG FAC

Nottingham Forest

17%

Draw

50%

Chelsea

33%

Nottingham Forest Last 6 matches

18/05/2025 13:15

West Ham United 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

11/05/2025 13:15

Nottingham Forest 2 - 2 Leicester City ENG PR

05/05/2025 19:00

Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

01/05/2025 18:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Brentford ENG PR

27/04/2025 15:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Manchester City ENG FAC

21/04/2025 19:00

Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Chelsea

16/05/2025 19:15

Chelsea 1 - 0 Manchester United ENG PR

11/05/2025 11:00

Newcastle United 2 - 0 Chelsea ENG PR

08/05/2025 19:00

Chelsea 1 - 0 Djurgardens UEFA ECL

04/05/2025 15:30

Chelsea 3 - 1 Liverpool ENG PR

01/05/2025 19:00

Djurgardens 1 - 4 Chelsea UEFA ECL

26/04/2025 11:30

Chelsea 1 - 0 Everton ENG PR

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Chelsea

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

7 (37%)12 (63%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

14 (74%)5 (26%)

Nottingham Forest

Recent matches

Chelsea

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)15 4(21%)

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

/Yes

(37%)7 12(63%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest

Chelsea

Shots

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

12.47 avg / game

Blocked

52 total

Avg. 3.25

Chelsea

Total shots

17.84 avg / game

Blocked

72 total

Avg. 4.80

Nottingham Forest Pass Chelsea

Total passes

6811

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

9530

Avg. 502 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest

Played games

Chelsea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.42

Clean sheets

0.32

4.21

Corners

123

6.47

16.84

320

Throw-ins

290

15.26

2.53

Offsides

2.37

3.11

GK saves

2.84

Nottingham Forest

DISCIPLINARY

Chelsea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

2.63

0.00

0.05

9.58

182

Fouls

215

11.32

17.11

325

Tackles

293

15.42

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea on 25 May 2025 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 English Premier League 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.

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Nottingham Forest's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Chelsea'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.

English Premier League 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 English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Nottingham Forest and Chelsea sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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