Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview: Teams news, possible lineups, predictions h2h
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Match Preview: Teams news, possible lineups, predictions h2h. Enzo Maresca and his Chelsea side would sure be aiming to extend their impressive winning streak and goal scoring form this Sunday when they host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
The Blues have won their last five matches in all competitions to stabilise themselves since the defeat to champions Manchester City on the opening day to kickstart the Enzo Maresca era, with Cole Palmer once again shining and lighting up Stamford Bridge. The effortless attacking midfielder scored four goals in the first half of last weekend’s 4-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion and is already flying in 2024/25.
Chelsea were given two difficult afternoons by Forest last season, with the Midlands side winning 1-0 at Stamford Bridge before the Blues avenged their defeat in a 3-2 win at the City Ground. After an encouraging start to the campaign for Nuno Espirito Santo‘s side, Sunday’s meeting may be seem a tougher test.
Forest first and only loss for the Premier League season came last weekend at home to Fulham, having already secured victory at Anfield earlier in the term. They have been tough to conquer at the start of the season due to their rigid defensive unit and speedy attacking line.
Here is our guide and how we preview the Premier League clash between Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest.
What time does Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest kick-off?
Location: London, England
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Date: Sunday 6 October
Kick-off Time: 14:00 BST / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
VAR: Jarred Gillett
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest H2H Record (Last Five Games);
Chelsea: 2 wins
Nottingham Forest: 1 win
Draws: 2
Last meeting: Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea (11 May 2024) – Premier League
Chelsea team news;
Chelsea’s injury list is easing up as we head into the October international break, but they are still without the influential Reece James and young summer recruit Omari Kellyman. Midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka missed Thursday’s win over Gent with illness but should return to the squad for the clash.
The likes of Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Wesley Fofana were all given the night off midweek and will be fresh to feature against Forest. Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella were all unused substitutes in the Europa Conference League.
Christopher Nkunku scored once again on Thursday night, and will be pushing for Jackson’s starting spot in the future, while Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall also got on the scoresheet to build on their confidence levels.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson.
Nottingham Forest team news;
Espirito Santo is without defensive midfield duo Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare following early season injuries, with the former not expected back until the end of the campaign. Ryan Yates and summer addition James Ward-Prowse will guard the defence at Stamford Bridge.
Morgan Gibbs-White returns from his suspension against Fulham and will come into the starting lineup, perhaps joined by former Chelsea man Callum Hudson-Odoi and the scorer of the winner at Stamford Bridge last season Anthony Elanga.
The back four and goalkeeper are unlikely to be changed considering Forest’s impressive defensive record this term.
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Chelsea
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Ward-Prowse, Yates; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest score prediction;
Only Liverpool have conceded fewer goals than Forest this season with defensive organisation having been key to their surprise early season form. A clean sheet seems unlikely this weekend, but they will sure make life a little difficult for Chelsea’s forward line.
The Blues do boast one of the strongest attacking units in the division currently, with 15 goals in their six Premier League games so far. They have scored three or more in their last four matches in all competitions and should have the answers to unlock the stubborn Forest’s defence.
Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Nottingham Forest
