Premier League on TNT Sports: Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea betting preview and tips
The Premier League returns from the international break with a lunchtime clash at the City Ground as Nottingham Forest welcome Chelsea to the East Midlands.
It has been a bruising start to the season for the hosts, while the visitors arrive with momentum after a signature win last time out.
With both sides needing points for very different reasons, there’s plenty riding on this early Saturday showdown.
Here, Sports New Blitz outlines all the best bets and key stats ahead of the match.
The tale so far
Forest are winless since the opening day and onto their second manager of the season, with Ange Postecoglou already under pressure after a rocky start.
The former Spurs boss has seen his side lose four of their last five league games, including a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United just before the break.
Their European adventure hasn’t lifted the mood either, with just one point from two matches in the Europa League group stage.
Chelsea, by contrast, stunned reigning champions Liverpool in their last outing, a result that could prove a turning point in their campaign.
Enzo Maresca’s men, fresh from a summer that saw them crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions, are now sitting relatively comfortably in seventh.
And with back-to-back wins at the City Ground in recent seasons, they’ll fancy their chances of another away-day success.
Best bets
Nottingham Forest to win or draw
Chelsea arrive at the City Ground facing a mounting injury crisis, making this a tricky trip despite Forest’s poor recent form.
With Postecoglou desperate for a win and Forest losing just twice in six meetings with the Blues, an upset could be on the cards.
Both teams to score
This outcome has occurred in three of five prior clashes between these sides.
Over 3.5 cards
Discipline has been a hot topic for both the Blues and the Tricky Trees lately, with this bet landing in four of Chelsea’s last five and two of Forest’s last three.
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Key information
Recent form
Nottingham Forest | D-D-L-L-L
Chelsea | L-W-L-W-W
Head-to-head recap
25/05/25 | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea [Premier League]
06/10/24 | Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest [Premier League]
11/05/24 | Nottingham Forest 2-3 Chelsea [Premier League]
02/09/23 | Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest [Premier League]
13/05/24 | Chelsea 2-2 Nottingham Forest [Premier League]
Where to watch
UK | TNT Sports / Discovery+ – 12:30 BST
US | USA Network / Fubo – 07:30 EST
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