Nottingham vs Chelsea prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2025-10-17 11:30.
[p]Many predicted Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou would be dismissed from his post over the international break, but he wasn’t, and he resumes his quest for his maiden win in charge against Chelsea. [/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Life at the City Ground couldn’t have got off to a much worse start for Postecoglou, who remains winless after seven competitive games (D2, L5) after Forest went down 2-0 at Newcastle before the international break. Losing both of his home games is hardly likely to get supporters on side, and with a potential replacement in Sean Dyche already being mooted, the pressure is on here. Only the brave would be backing a Forest side winless in nine matches overall in all competitions (D3, L6) to rise to that pressure, while a run of just one victory in their last seven home league games (D1, L5) cements their status as big outsiders here. [/p]
[p]Chelsea went into the international break by beating defending champions Liverpool 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have been a little unpredictable this season (W3, D2, L2) as they battle with an injury crisis in defence that even their inflated squad has struggled to deal with. They’ll hope their win against Liverpool can be the catalyst to kick on for the season, but hitting the road threatens to stunt their momentum once more, as Chelsea have won just three of their last 14 top-flight away games (D4, L7), although optimistic Blues fans will be keen to point out all three came across their last six such outings (D1, L2). [/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]Chelsea have won three of their last four Premier League away H2Hs and could now win three successive away league H2Hs for the first time ever. [/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Postecoglou has lost all four of his Premier League managerial meetings with Chelsea.[/p]
[p]Forest have conceded a league-high six goals after the 75th minute this season. [/p]
[p]Chelsea have conceded four of their five away league goals this term before half-time. [/p]
[p]Only Arsenal (53) have taken more corners than Chelsea (45) in the Premier League this season.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Forest’s Callum Hudson-Odoi may have to be patient if he’s to score against his old side as six of his last eight club goals arrived after half-time. Estêvão will hope his dramatic winner against Liverpool earns him a rare Chelsea start here, but he could still make an impact off the bench as four of his last five club goals arrived after the break. [/p]
[p]Ola Aina remains out long-term for Forest. Chelsea ended their game against Liverpool without a recognised centre back on the pitch, while the influential Cole Palmer has missed their last four games. [/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]With Chelsea down to the bare bones in defence, while Postecoglou teams love to attack, both teams to score is the obvious pick. [/p]
[p][i]Author: Chris Wilson[/i][/p]