Nottingham Forest and Chelsea face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The game takes place at The City Ground on Saturday, 18/10/2025, at 12:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
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Chelsea Win
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Nottingham Forest preview
Nottingham Forest comes into the match having played 7 games in the Premier League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 0.71 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Nottingham Forest's attack has scored 11 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Premier League, averaging 0.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.
The offense system of Nottingham Forest is led by Chris Wood as the top scorer of the season. The new zealand forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Morgan Gibbs-White, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 2.
Chelsea preview
On the other hand, Chelsea comes into the match having played 7 games in the Premier League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Chelsea's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Premier League, averaging 1.86 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.7.
The offense system of Chelsea is led by Enzo Fernández as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, João Pedro, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 13 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 1.3.
Head to head: Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Nottingham Forest
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L L |
0.71 |
| Home | L L W |
1 |
| Away | L D L D |
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.67 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.71 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.67 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.81 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.25 | 1.65 |
Away Team
Chelsea
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D W |
1.57 |
| Home | W L W D |
1.75 |
| Away | L D W |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.25 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 1.25 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 75% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.61 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.22 | 1.29 |
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