Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest prediction, stats, tips & team news: Will Chelsea continue impressive form?

Chelsea will be hoping to continue their good start under Enzo Maresca as they host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League next weekend.
The Blues have taken 13 points from their opening six Premier League matches. They sit four points ahead of Nottingham Forest who have lost just once in the league this season.
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Chelsea are winless in their two home league matches this season. The Blues have also won just one of their four Premier League matches against Forest since the Reds were promoted.
Highest Scoring Half: Draw (14/5 with BoyleSports)
Chelsea’s five Premier League games this season have seen 16 goals scored in total. Those goals have been split equally with eight in each half.
How to watch Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest live
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest is scheduled for 2pm on Sunday 6th October but it will not be broadcast live in the UK.
How both teams go into Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
Life under Maresca got off to a rocky start but things are currently looking good for Chelsea. The Blues lost to Manchester City in their opener, leading to some fans fearing more of the same. Chelsea have bounced back to go unbeaten in five.
Four of those five games have been wins, however it’s worth noting that all but one were away from Stamford Bridge. Currently, Chelsea are have won just once at home in the Premier League with one draw and one defeat.
So perhaps it’s not the best time for Chelsea to face Nottingham Forest. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men saw their unbeaten run come to an end last weekend, with a 1-0 defeat to Fulham and will be looking to bounce back when they face another West London side this time around.
They’re already looking a far cry from the team battling relegation last season. Southampton and Liverpool have both fallen to Forest, while Bournemouth, Wolves and Brighton have taken a point.
Chelsea host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on Sunday 6th October at 2pm.
Chelsea team news
Reece James is still an absentee for Chelsea, yet to play for the Blues this season due to injury.
Nottingham Forest team news
Morgan Gibbs-White will be available once again following suspension in a big boost for Nottingham Forest. But Ibrahim Sangare and Danilo are longer-term absentees.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest head-to-head
Since Nottingham Forest returned to the Premier League, they have lost just one of their four games against Chelsea. The Blues got their first victory in the final meeting last season, coming from behing to win 3-2.
Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest H2H | |||||||
Date | Score | Ground | |||||
11/05/24 | Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea | City Ground, Nottingham | |||||
02/09/23 | Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest | Stamford Bridge, London | |||||
13/05/23 | Chelsea 2-2 Nottingham Forest | Stamford Bridge, London | |||||
01/01/23 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Chelsea | City Ground, Nottingham | |||||
05/01/20 | Chelsea 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Stamford Bridge, London | |||||
05/01/19 | Chelsea 2-0 Nottingham Forest | Stamford Bridge, London |
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