One of the very first matches of 2023, Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea will see a team in the relation zone attempt to get a result against a team aiming for European football. This season hasn’t exactly gone to plan for either club but there is more than enough time for either of them to turn it around. A win at the City Ground would be a big result for either party. Read on to see Last Word on Football’s predictions for this clash, as well as the betting odds for the game.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Predictions and Betting Odds for New Year’s Day
Nottingham Forest Run of Form
While teams around them continue to be in freefall, there are signs that Nottingham Forest could be turning things around. They have two wins and one draw in their last five league fixtures. Of their 13 points, seven have been won in their most recent string of games.
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After signing 22 new players in the off-season, it appears the squad has gelled and are starting to get results.
Chelsea Run of Form
Chelsea, historically a top team in the Premier League, have picked up fewer points in their last five games than their relegation-zone opposition. The away side have just one win and one draw to their name with three defeats on the bounce nestled in between.
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The wheels most certainly came off before the World Cup, but the performance against Bournemouth in midweek is sure to fill fans and players with confidence.
Head to Head
History favors the Blues as they have not lost this fixture since 1997. The teams have met seven times since that occasion and Forest have lost all of them.
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Predictions
Despite the recent uptick in quality from Nottingham Forest they’re unlikely to get a result in this one. Graham Potter’s team tore Bournemouth to pieces just days ago and we predict more of the same with a 2-0 or even 3-0 win looking likely.
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Current Betting Odds: Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
Steve Cooper’s team are the underdogs with the betting market. SkyBet currently has the home team at odds of 19/4 to win while the visitors are 3/5 favourites.
