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25.05.2025 - 17:00 - City Ground
England England Premier League
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X 3.65
2 2.25

Top match on the last matchday between Nottingham and Chelsea. Prediction, 25.05.25

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Published on 21.05.2025 11:04.

Nottingham have played a terrific season in the English Premier League to date. They claimed 3rd place for a long time, but are currently in 7th place. Although they will also be represented internationally next year, this would be a slight disappointment. The team dropped too many points in April in particular. However, they still have a good chance on the last matchday, because if they win against Chelsea, they would definitely climb to 6th place. The Blues are therefore under just as much pressure as the hosts. Even a draw could see them lose their 5th place in the table to Aston Villa. Both teams therefore absolutely need a win to be represented in the top flight next year.

Nottingham Forest - FC Chelsea: 25.05.2025 - 17:00

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Nottingham Forest

  • 7th place with 65 points
  • Only lost one of the last 5 games
  • Won 9 of 18 home games

FC Chelsea

  • 5th place with 66 points
  • 4 wins from the last 5 games
  • Already 7 defeats in 18 away games
Result tip
1:1
The first game of the season ended in a 1-1 draw, with Nottingham having the home advantage and Chelsea in better form.
Racket England Premier League
#Place Team WGames WWins DDraw LDefeats GoalsGoals +/- PointsPoints
1 FC Liverpool 18 14 3 1 45:17 28 45
2 FC Arsenal 19 11 6 2 38:17 21 39
3 Nottingham Forest 19 11 4 4 26:19 7 37
4 FC Chelsea 19 10 5 4 38:23 15 35
5 Newcastle United 19 9 5 5 32:21 11 32
6 Manchester City 19 9 4 6 32:26 6 31
7 AFC Bournemouth 19 8 6 5 29:23 6 30
8 FC Fulham 19 7 8 4 28:25 3 29
9 Aston Villa 19 8 5 6 28:31 -3 29
10 Brighton 19 6 9 4 29:28 1 27
11 Tottenham 19 7 3 9 41:28 13 24
12 FC Brentford 19 7 3 9 33:35 -2 24
13 West Ham United 19 6 5 8 23:35 -12 23
14 Manchester United 19 6 4 9 21:26 -5 22
15 Crystal Palace 19 4 8 7 20:27 -7 20
16 FC Everton 18 3 8 7 15:24 -9 17
17 Wolverhampton 19 4 4 11 31:42 -11 16
18 Ipswich Town 19 3 6 10 18:33 -15 15
19 Leicester City 19 3 5 11 22:42 -20 14
20 FC Southampton 19 1 3 15 12:39 -27 6

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Last 5 games Nottingham Forest home vs. FC Chelsea away
Nottingham Forest Home FC Chelsea Away
Manchester City 1:0 1:0 FC Arsenal
Ipswich Town 1:1 1:2 FC Copenhagen
FC Arsenal 0:0 2:1 Aston Villa
Brighton & Hove Albion 7:0 3:0 Brighton & Hove Albion
FC Southampton 3:2 2:1 Brighton & Hove Albion

Nottingham's season is a success - one way or another

For 2 years in a row, Nottingham have been in the relegation battle in the Premier League. This season, they are suddenly playing for a top 5 place in the table on the final matchday and the chance to be represented in next year's Champions League. The team was in a top 4 position for almost the entire season and only lost its top spot due to a poor April. After 37 matchdays, they are now in 7th place, which they have secured. A win against Chelsea would see them climb to 6th place in any case, with some help they could also reach the top 5. The hosts have been able to score points this season primarily with a stable defense. They have conceded 45 goals in 37 games, 6 of them in the last 4 matchdays alone. Nevertheless, their form is on the rise again, as they have remained unbeaten in their last 3 games. After 2 draws against Crystal Palace and Leicester City, they managed a 1:2 away win at West Ham United on the last matchday.

Last 5 results Nottingham Forest
Date League Home Visitor Result Form
15.03.2025 England Premier League
Ipswich Town
Nottingham Forest
2:4 (0:3) S
08.03.2025 England Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Manchester City
1:0 (0:0) S
03.03.2025 FA Cup
Nottingham Forest
Ipswich Town
1:1 (0:0) U
26.02.2025 England Premier League
Nottingham Forest
FC Arsenal
0:0 (0:0) U
23.02.2025 England Premier League
Newcastle United
Nottingham Forest
4:3 (4:1) N

More points scored away from home than at home

Nottingham have scored more points away from home than at home this season with their defensive style of play. 10 of their 19 wins have come on home turf. They are therefore "only" in 7th place in the home table, but their record is still very strong, as they have only lost 4 out of 18 home games. The goal difference of 26:15 goals is also impressive. However, they have not been able to win their last 4 home games. They were even beaten 3 times and did not even score a goal. Their last home game ended in a 2-2 draw against Leicester City.

Nottingham Forest

System: 4-3-3.

Matz Sels
Ola Aina Nikola Milenković Morato Neco Williams
Ibrahim Sangaré Elliot Anderson Nicolás Domínguez
Morgan Gibbs-White Anthony Elanga Chris Wood

The stakes are high for Chelsea

Chelsea FC are also playing a far better season than last year, but they too have to fight for a Champions League place. The Blues have been teetering between 4th and 6th place for the entire season. After 37 matchdays, they are now in 5th place, just 2 points behind 3rd place and only one point ahead of 7th place. The motto for the last game must therefore be: win. Only with 3 points can they be sure of playing in the top flight next season. The form is certainly in the visitors' favor, as they have won 4 of their last 5 games. Their only defeat came away at direct rivals Newcastle United. This also highlights the Blues' weakness, as they have collected just 25 points in 18 away games.

Last 5 results FC Chelsea
Date League Home Visitor Result Form
16.03.2025 England Premier League
FC Arsenal
FC Chelsea
1:0 (1:0) N
13.03.2025 UEFA Europa Conference League
FC Chelsea
FC Copenhagen
1:0 (0:0) S
09.03.2025 England Premier League
FC Chelsea
Leicester City
1:0 (0:0) S
06.03.2025 UEFA Europa Conference League
FC Copenhagen
FC Chelsea
1:2 (0:0) S
25.02.2025 England Premier League
FC Chelsea
FC Southampton
4:0 (3:0) S

Many draws in the duels against Nottingham

Since Nottingham's promotion in 2022, this duel has of course taken place regularly. They have met 5 times in the Premier League since then. Chelsea have only won one of those clashes and that was in the away game last season (2-3). Nottingham, however, have only won one of those games, including the away game last season. 3 times the teams have drawn. In 4 out of 5 games there were goals on both sides.

Chelsea FC

System: 4-2-3-1.

Robert Sánchez
Reece James Tosin Adarabioyo Levi Colwill Marc Cucurella
Moisés Caicedo Enzo Fernández
Pedro Neto Cole Palmer Noni Madueke
Tyrique George
5 last games in direct comparison
Date League Home Visitor Result
06.10.2024 England Premier League
FC Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
1:1 (0:0)
11.05.2024 England Premier League
Nottingham Forest
FC Chelsea
2:3 (1:1)
02.09.2023 England Premier League
FC Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
0:1 (0:0)
13.05.2023 England Premier League
FC Chelsea
Nottingham Forest
2:2 (0:1)
01.01.2023 England Premier League
Nottingham Forest
FC Chelsea
1:1 (0:1)

Comparison statistics last 10 events

Nottingham Forest : FC Chelsea

4

Wins

5

3

Draw

0

3

Defeats

5

22

Goals scored

13

18

Goals received

13

12

Shots on target

8

Nottingham Forest
42%
Ball possession
81%
Accuracy of passes
53%
Duels
won
FC Chelsea
52%
Duels
won
89%
Accuracy of passes
58%
Ball possession
Nottingham Forest
11
Corners
16
Shots on target
13
Goal kicks
next to the goal
10
Goal kicks
blocked
26
Goal kicks
in the penalty area
13
Goal kicks
outside the penalty area
8
Offside
3
yellow cards
0
red cards
FC Chelsea
26
Corners
17
Shots on target
23
Goal kicks
next to the goal
19
Goal kicks
blocked
38
Goal kicks
in the penalty area
21
Goal kicks
outside the penalty area
4
Offside
3
yellow cards
1
red cards

Comparison of goal statistics of the last 10 matches

Nottingham Forest
22
Goals scored
18
Goals received
ø 2,20
per game
+4
Goal difference
8 / 10
Games with goals
FC Chelsea
13
Goals scored
13
Goals received
ø 1,30
per game
0
Goal difference
8 / 10
Games with goals
Odds probabilities
under 2.5 goals 43.62%
over 2.5 goals 56.38%
under 3.5 goals 63.89%
over 3.5 goals 36.11%
under 4.5 goals 79.64%
over 4.5 goals 20.36%
both teams to score - yes 58.93%
both teams to score - no 41.07%

Evenly matched game - Our prediction

Nottingham have the home advantage on their side, Chelsea are in better form but have big problems away from home. A draw doesn't help either team much, but we still think a draw is possible. The first clash this season already ended in a draw. Due to the starting position, both teams will be a little more offensive than usual, as they need goals to win. We think the betting tip"Both teams score YES"is a good one.

Odd comparison Nottingham Forest - FC Chelsea

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