Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction

Premier League 2026/27Regular Season - 23
30 JanuaryStamford BridgeKicks off in 102d 18h 0m
Featured Prediction

Chelsea to win

64%High confidence
Chelsea win64%
Draw22%
Nottingham Forest win14%

Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.

Why the AI leans this way
Chelsea arrive in confident form after a hard-fought 3-2 away win at Fulham, showcasing their attacking firepower with three goals per game this season, though defensive vulnerabilities remain.
Predicted final score
3 – 1

at 90 minutes · Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest

Updated 53 days ago · FootyPulse AI

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The numbers behind it

A quick read on the shape of the match, straight from the FootyPulse model.

Predicted goals
0
3 for Chelsea · 1 for Nottingham Forest
Predicted margin
0
2-goal edge to Chelsea
Match tempo
High-scoring
Open, chances at both ends

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Key stats

Chelsea v Forest by the numbers

League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.

ChelseaForest
4-1-2League record (W-D-L)1-2-4
17 / 13Goals for / against5 / 9
13 ptsPoints5 pts
#4League position#18
2-1-0 at homeHome / away record1-1-1 away
1 of 5Clean sheets (last 5)1 of 5
P. Neto (3)Top scorerDan Ndoye (2)
Recent form

Every result, with the actual scorelines

Chelsea

WWLDL
  • W17 Oct 2026at Everton2–0
  • W10 Oct 2026vs Bournemouth5–1
  • L18 Sept 2026at Brentford0–3
  • D12 Sept 2026vs Hull City2–2
  • L6 Sept 2026at Arsenal1–2

2W 1D 2L over 5 matches · 10 scored, 8 conceded · 1 clean sheet

Premier League 2026/27

Forest

LLLWD
  • L18 Oct 2026vs Arsenal0–1
  • L11 Oct 2026at Crystal Palace1–3
  • L19 Sept 2026vs Coventry City0–1
  • W12 Sept 2026at Aston Villa2–1
  • D5 Sept 2026vs Spurs0–0

1W 1D 3L over 5 matches · 3 scored, 6 conceded · 1 clean sheet

Premier League 2026/27

Goals per match, last 5 v last 5
Scored per match
Chelsea2.00
Forest0.60
Conceded per match
Chelsea1.60
Forest1.20
Head to head

Last 5 meetings

Chelsea 3 · 1 drawn · Forest 1

DateHomeScoreAway
4 May 2026Chelsea1–3Forest
18 Oct 2025Forest0–3Chelsea
25 May 2025Forest0–1Chelsea
6 Oct 2024Chelsea1–1Forest
11 May 2024Forest2–3Chelsea
AI Confidence Breakdown

Why the AI is confident

A look at the 64% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.

Recent Form
Medium influenceFavours Chelsea

Chelsea rating 1.4 vs Nottingham Forest 0.8 across the last 5 matches.

Home Advantage
Medium influenceFavours Chelsea

Chelsea play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.

Match Scenarios

Beyond the headline prediction

Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.

Both Teams to Score
Probable

Projected 3-1 implies goals at both ends.

Possession Projection
Chelsea ~65%

Prediction advantage suggests Chelsea dictate the tempo.

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Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest prediction

Chelsea arrive in confident form after a hard-fought 3-2 away win at Fulham, showcasing their attacking firepower with three goals per game this season, though defensive vulnerabilities remain.

Who will win Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest?

FootyPulse's AI predicts Chelsea to win with a 64% probability.

When is Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest?

Kick-off: Saturday, 30 January 2027 at 15:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea favoured

Kicks off in 102d 18h

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