Premier League· Regular Season - 12· City Ground
Nottingham Forest
Chelsea27 Nov
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 27 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.47
Expected goals
1.4 - 2.1
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More Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Chelsea +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Chelsea or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Nottingham Forest +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 66% | 1.50 | - |
| 1XNottingham Forest or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 54% | 1.86 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 46% | 2.16 | - |
| 2Chelsea to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 34% | 2.98 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.12 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Chelsea -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.23 | - |
| 1Nottingham Forest to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Nottingham Forest -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.55 | - |
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea preview & analysis
Match preview
Nottingham Forest host Chelsea in the Premier League (Regular Season - 12) at City Ground on Friday, 27 November 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Nottingham Forest arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Crystal Palace 1-3 away. They're 15th in the table with 5 points from 6 games. Chelsea arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 14 and conceding 11. Most recently they beat Bournemouth 5-1 at home. They're 6th in the table with 10 points from 6 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Nottingham Forest have won 2, Chelsea have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Chelsea narrow favourites: Nottingham Forest 23%, draw 38%, Chelsea 39%. We expect around 3.5 goals (1.4 - 2.1 in expected goals), with 68% for over 2.5 and 66% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 68% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Nottingham Forest 1-2 Chelsea.
Recent form
Nottingham Forest- 11 OctACrystal Palace1-3
- 19 SeptHCoventry0-1
- 12 SeptAAston Villa2-1
- 5 SeptHTottenham0-0
- 29 AugALiverpool2-2
Chelsea- 10 OctHBournemouth5-1
- 18 SeptABrentford0-3
- 12 SeptHHull City2-2
- 9 SeptHLeeds6-3
- 6 SeptAArsenal1-2
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea: FAQ
What is the Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Nottingham Forest 1-2 Chelsea.
Who is the favourite to win Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea?
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Chelsea are favourites. Our model gives Nottingham Forest a 23% chance of winning, Chelsea 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea?
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We rate both teams to score at 66%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea kick off?
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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea kicks off at 20:00 UTC on Friday, 27 November 2026 at City Ground, Nottingham.
