Kicking Off at Nottingham: Forest vs Chelsea Team News, Where to Watch and Match Predictions
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Chelsea is heading to the City Ground this Saturday to play against Nottingham Forest. They really want to make it to Europe.
Right now, Chelsea and Manchester United have the same number of points, but Chelsea is in a better position for the Europa Conference League because they have a higher goal difference.
Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s coach, knows that if they win one more game, it could make a big difference in their fight for Europe. After this game, they’ll focus on playing against Newcastle.
Nottingham Forest is in a tough spot. They have three more points than Luton, but they need to score more goals to stay in the league. They recently lost an appeal that confirmed they have to work harder to avoid relegation.
Burnley is also in danger, but if both Nottingham Forest and Luton lose their earlier games, Burnley could be safe without even playing.
Forest vs Chelsea Team News, Where to Watch and Match Predictions
Date, Time, and Location
The match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea is happening on Saturday, May 11, 2024, kicking off at 5:30 pm BST. It’s all going down at the City Ground.
Where to Watch
- On TV: If you’re in the UK, you can watch it live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League. The coverage starts at 5 pm.
- Online Stream: Subscribers can catch the action live on the Sky Go app.
Team News
- Nottingham Forest: Neco Williams won’t be playing due to a hamstring injury. Taiwo Awoniyi is back from injury and will be vying with Chris Wood for a starting spot.
- Chelsea: Christopher Nkunku, Malo Gusto, and Levi Colwill were on the bench for Chelsea’s 5-0 win against West Ham. Coach Pochettino might stick with the winning lineup. Thiago Silva is expected to feature in his final game at Stamford Bridge.
Match Prediction
Considering Chelsea’s shaky away performances, a draw seems like the most likely outcome. I’m calling it a 1-1 draw.
Head to Head History
Since Nottingham Forest came back to the top flight, they haven’t lost to Chelsea. They drew twice and even beat them at Stamford Bridge in September.
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 27
- Chelsea Wins: 40
- Draws: 30
