Chelsea travel to the City Ground on Sunday needing a win to confirm Champions League qualification. Read our preview for the Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea match.
Nottingham Forest, still in with a slim chance at European football, must win and hope results elsewhere go their way. With just one point separating these teams, this final-day clash promises high tension and stakes.
Get today’s football tips and betting predictions from MatchPlug’s experts.
Betting Preview For Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
- Venue: City Ground
- Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Teams: Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
- Odds are provided by 1XBet
Betting On Nottingham Forest
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 3.22
Forest were top-four contenders earlier in the season but enter this match with just two wins from their last seven league games. Their decline in form couldn’t come at a worse time, and while they’ve been solid at home, their recent inconsistency has left them needing a minor miracle to secure European qualification. Expect a spirited effort from the hosts, but the momentum has shifted.
Betting On Chelsea
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.222
Enzo Maresca’s side have picked up five wins in their last eight and need just three points to seal Champions League football. However, they come into this on the back of a damaging 2-0 loss to Newcastle and will be without Jackson due to suspension. With the Conference League final just two days away, squad rotation could be a factor, but the Blues should still have enough depth and drive to get the job done.
MatchPlug Prediction For Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
The pressure is on both sides, but Chelsea have shown resilience down the stretch. Even with a European final on the horizon, they’re likely to field a strong team to secure their primary goal of Champions League qualification.
Our prediction for Sunday’s clash is a narrow Chelsea win that locks in a top-five finish.
Final Prediction: Chelsea Moneyline
