Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 October

Nottingham Forest

W W W D L

16th place in English Premier League

0-3

18/10/2025 07:30

Chelsea

L L L D W

10th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea on 18 October 2025 (kick-off: 07:30) 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 your bet.

Nottingham Forest are currently 16th with 44 points after 38 matches.
Chelsea sit 10th with 52 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Chelsea to win with probability 47%.
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

07:30

2025-10-18

Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea - Prediction & Odds

Nottingham Forest

Chelsea

2025-10-18 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 18/10/2025

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

01 Arsenal	85	38	26	7	5	71	27	44
02 Manchester City	78	38	23	9	6	77	35	42
03 Manchester United	71	38	20	11	7	69	50	19
04 Aston Villa	65	38	19	8	11	56	49	7
05 Liverpool	60	38	17	9	12	63	53	10
06 AFC Bournemouth	57	38	13	18	7	58	54	4
07 Sunderland A.F.C	54	38	14	12	12	42	48	-6
08 Brighton Hove Albion	53	38	14	11	13	52	46	6
09 Brentford	53	38	14	11	13	55	52	3
10 Chelsea	52	38	14	10	14	58	52	6
11 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	47	51	-4
12 Newcastle United	49	38	14	7	17	53	55	-2
13 Everton	49	38	13	10	15	47	50	-3
14 Leeds United	47	38	11	14	13	49	56	-7
15 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	41	51	-10
16 Nottingham Forest	44	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3
17 Tottenham Hotspur	41	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9
18 West Ham United	39	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19
19 Burnley	22	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37
20 Wolves	20	38	3	11	24	27	68	-41

Head To Head

25/05/2025 11:00

Nottingham Forest

0 - 1

Chelsea

ENG PR

06/10/2024 09:00

Chelsea

1 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

11/05/2024 12:30

Nottingham Forest

2 - 3

Chelsea

ENG PR

02/09/2023 10:00

Chelsea

0 - 1

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

13/05/2023 10:00

Chelsea

2 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

01/01/2023 12:30

Nottingham Forest

1 - 1

Chelsea

ENG PR

Nottingham Forest

17%

Draw

50%

Chelsea

33%

Nottingham Forest Last 6 matches

05/10/2025 09:00

Newcastle United 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

02/10/2025 15:00

Nottingham Forest 2 - 3 Midtjylland UEFA EL

27/09/2025 12:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG PR

24/09/2025 15:00

Real Betis 2 - 2 Nottingham Forest UEFA EL

20/09/2025 10:00

Burnley 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

17/09/2025 15:00

Swansea City 3 - 2 Nottingham Forest ENG LC

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Chelsea

04/10/2025 12:30

Chelsea 2 - 1 Liverpool ENG PR

30/09/2025 15:00

Chelsea 1 - 0 Benfica UEFA CL

27/09/2025 10:00

Chelsea 1 - 3 Brighton Hove Albion ENG PR

23/09/2025 14:45

Lincoln City 1 - 2 Chelsea ENG LC

20/09/2025 12:30

Manchester United 2 - 1 Chelsea ENG PR

17/09/2025 15:00

Bayern Munchen 3 - 1 Chelsea UEFA CL

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

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

Goals

Scored

209

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

233

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

293

Avg. per game

0.98

Conceded

204

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

152 (51%)148 (49%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

179 (60%)121 (40%)

Nottingham Forest

Recent matches

Chelsea

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Nottingham Forest

Chelsea

Shots

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

11.61 avg / game

Blocked

831 total

Avg. 3.48

Chelsea

Total shots

14.76 avg / game

Blocked

1065 total

Avg. 4.16

Nottingham Forest Pass Chelsea

Total passes

96700

Avg. 381 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

157149

Avg. 565 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Nottingham Forest

300

Played games

Chelsea

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.31

4.43

1329

Corners

1722

5.74

16.27

4882

Throw-ins

4561

15.20

1.71

514

Offsides

531

1.77

2.58

775

GK saves

806

2.69

Nottingham Forest

DISCIPLINARY

Chelsea

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.73

520

626

2.09

0.04

0.07

9.83

2949

Fouls

3305

11.02

12.89

3868

Tackles

4080

13.60

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How We Build the Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea on 18 October 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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our English Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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