Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Predictions

• Forest have lost one of their last 11 matches.
• Chelsea have failed to score in six of their last eight games.
• The Blues have conceded at least three times in five of their last eight outings.

Chelsea’s troubles may not be behind them

Chelsea received a much-needed boost when they beat Leeds in last week’s FA Cup semi-final, but that respite may not last for long as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest on Monday.

Calum McFarlane has taken the Stamford Bridge reins temporarily, but it may take time for the team to settle after the disastrous end to Liam Rosenior’s short time in charge.

The Blues have lost their last five league games and as their chance of qualifying for the Champions League has gone, there is little faith they will even finish in the top six.

Chelsea have won just six of their 17 games at the Bridge, which is a dismal stat for a team who ere virtually unbeatable there in their pomp and backing them to come out on top against Forest on the basis of a last week’s cup win is a leap of faith.

Forest on course to stay up

Forest, meanwhile, have picked up at just the right time and will view this as a good chance to boost their survival hopes.

One win in 11 matches is great form and taking a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa should be a further confidence boost.

Forest have scored 13 goals in their last four league games, including five without replay at Sunderland last time out and they are worth backing in the double-chance market.

The Blues could find the net and Forest are unbeaten in their three visits since they gained promotion in 2022, so correct-score enthusiasts may like to take a chance on a 2-1 away win.

Wood is back to be the main man

One big boost for Forest is the fact they have Chris Wood back leading the line and the New Zealand centre forward is making up for lost time.

He notched in the win over the Black Cats and hit the winner against Villa on Thursday so he is plainly back in the swing of things after an injury-hit season and he can score in his third successive appearance.