Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea prediction
1-0 is our call. See where the goals come from, what tips the balance and three bets at rising risk.
38%Forest
26%draw
36%Chelsea
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 38%.
- Home advantage: Forest have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at City Ground.
- Goals outlook: At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (51% for the over).
- Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 64% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Chelsea?
Our Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea prediction is 1-0. Forest are 38% to win, the draw is 26%, and both teams score in 55% of our simulations. The match kicks off Fri, 27 Nov 2026 at 01:30 IST, next day.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Forest, 38%
- Draw
- 26%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Forest have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at City Ground.
Helps Forest
Goals outlook
At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (51% for the over).
Helps Even
Quality gap
There is a clear gap in quality, and the draw is only 26%. Chelsea can't afford to concede first.
Helps Forest
How many goals in Forest vs Chelsea?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Chelsea
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 64%
Double chance
Forest or draw
Wins if Forest win or the game ends level. Low odds, but it only loses to an upset.
Value
Our chance 55%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 55%.
Long shot
Our chance 9%
Correct score
Forest 1-0
Our predicted score. Correct-score odds are long, so a small stake is plenty.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
A steady mid-table team, Forest defend well in front of their own fans at City Ground but can struggle to turn possession into chances.
Away
Chelsea
Chelsea are among the strongest teams in the league and should control the ball on the road at City Ground, leaving Forest to defend for long spells.
Match preview
Chelsea visit City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the 2026/27 Premier League. We project 1.39 expected goals for Forest against 1.34 for Chelsea, and that gap drives our 38% rating for Forest. Line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off. A missing key player can change this more than any other factor, so wait for them.
Forest and Chelsea: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 6 days after their game away at Bournemouth on 21 Nov. Their next league game is away at Hull 5 days after this one. It is game 12 of 38 for them.
Chelsea play 6 days after their game at home to Leeds on 21 Nov. Their next league game is at home to Palace 5 days after this one. It is game 12 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Stamford Bridge, is on Sat, 30 Jan 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season. In the UK this match is on Sky Sports.
- 21 NovBournemouth vs ForestVitality Stadium
- 21 NovChelsea vs LeedsStamford Bridge
- 27 NovForest vs ChelseaCity GroundThis match
- 02 DecHull vs ForestMKM Stadium
- 02 DecChelsea vs PalaceStamford Bridge
More Forest and Chelsea predictions
- 30 JanChelsea vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 02 DecHull City vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 01:30 IST, next day
- 05 DecNottingham Forest vs Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 02 DecChelsea vs Crystal PalacePremier League, 01:30 IST, next day
- 05 DecChelsea vs LiverpoolPremier League, 20:30 IST
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Chelsea?
Nottingham Forest, on our numbers: Forest 38%, draw 26%, Chelsea 36%. The model uses club ratings, home advantage and recent form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea in India?
Kick-off is 01:30 IST, next day India time on Fri, 27 Nov 2026 (20:00 in the UK), at City Ground in Nottingham. Premier League dates can move for TV, so check nearer the day.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Chelsea?
Our safer bet is Forest or draw (64%). For more value we like both teams to score: Yes (55%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.
Forest vs Chelsea match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 38%, draw 26% aur Chelsea ka chance 36% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
What is the score prediction for Forest vs Chelsea?
We predict 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 12%.
Will both teams score in Forest vs Chelsea?
We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 51%.
How many goals will there be in Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea?
Our model expects 2.7 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 7% chance of a 0-0.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.