Nottingham Forest v Chelsea prediction
Team pages: Nottingham Forest · Chelsea · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Nottingham Forest v Chelsea, Premier League on Sat, 28 Nov 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Nottingham Forest host Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday 28 November (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Nottingham Forest have scored five goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Form and the table
Seven of Nottingham Forest’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Nottingham Forest’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Nottingham Forest have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 0.38 and conceding 0.88. Nottingham Forest have conceded nine goals, the ninth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
10 of Chelsea’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Chelsea’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Chelsea have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.17 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.67. Chelsea have scored 17 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Chelsea have conceded 13 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Nottingham Forest have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Nottingham Forest (19th) and Chelsea (fourth) are eight points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Chelsea the stronger side, 213 rating points above Nottingham Forest (Chelsea 1742, Nottingham Forest 1528, after at least 159 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 4 May 2026, finished Chelsea 1–3 Nottingham Forest.
Team news
Predicted Nottingham Forest XI (3-4-2-1): M. Sels, Murillo, Jair, O. Diomande, N. Williams, J. McAtee, X. Schlager, D. Muñoz, O. Aina, I. Sangaré, M. Gibbs-White — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Morgan Gibbs-White (4.7 per match over six appearances, one goal and two assists) and Xaver Schlager (3.6 per match over eight appearances) have been Nottingham Forest’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Nottingham Forest (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Morgan Gibbs-White averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 591 minutes, with a shot in five of the last 10 appearances. Xaver Schlager averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 1361 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Chelsea XI (3-4-2-1): E. Martínez, M. Lacroix, L. Colwill, J. Acheampong, P. Neto, R. Lavia, J. Henderson, R. James, J. Hato, P. Chavarría, J. Pedro — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Cole Palmer (6.0 per match over nine appearances, four goals and three assists) and Morgan Rogers (5.9 per match over nine appearances, four goals and four assists) have been Chelsea’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Chelsea (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Cole Palmer averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 849 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Morgan Rogers averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 1457 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premier League · City Ground
- Head-to-head (last 6): Nottingham Forest 2 · draws 1 · Chelsea 3 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Nottingham Forest 1W 1D 3L · Chelsea 3W 1D 1L
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Nottingham Forest for / against | Line | Chelsea for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.13 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.5 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14.25 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.38 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.5 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Nottingham Forest
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Muñoz n 8 | 62 | 2.4 | 0.9 | — |
| X. Schlager n 8 | 87 | 1.8 | 1.4 | — |
| L. Delap n 8 | 68.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| Murillo n 8 | 82.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | — |
| Igor Jesus n 8 | 61.3 | 1.5 | 2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ndoye n 8 | 76.6 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| L. Delap n 8 | 68.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| C. Wood n 8 | 33.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| N. Williams n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Igor Jesus n 8 | 61.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ndoye n 8 | 76.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| C. Hudson-Odoi n 8 | 35.8 | 0 | 0.6 |
| O. Hutchinson n 8 | 44.3 | 0 | 0.5 |
| L. Delap n 8 | 68.3 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Igor Jesus n 8 | 61.3 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Domínguez n 8 | 55 | 3.3 |
| I. Sangaré n 8 | 50.9 | 3.3 |
| L. Netz n 8 | 44.1 | 3.3 |
| X. Schlager n 8 | 87 | 3.1 |
| O. Aina n 8 | 77.3 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Sels n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
Chelsea
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. Fofana n 8 | 70.3 | 1.8 | 1.4 | — |
| Pedro Neto n 8 | 81 | 1.7 | 0.4 | — |
| J. Bynoe-Gittens n 8 | 26.8 | 1.7 | 2.9 | — |
| M. Caicedo n 8 | 72.5 | 1.6 | 1.4 | — |
| R. Lavia n 8 | 47 | 1.4 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Palmer n 8 | 84.1 | 3.1 | 1.2 |
| J. Bynoe-Gittens n 8 | 26.8 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Estêvão n 8 | 32.4 | 2.8 | 1.4 |
| João Pedro n 8 | 78.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| M. Rogers n 8 | 71.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Pedro n 8 | 78.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Geovany Tcherno Quenda n 8 | 21.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| D. Welbeck n 8 | 42.3 | 0.8 | 0 |
| C. Palmer n 8 | 84.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Pedro Neto n 8 | 81 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| V. Barco n 8 | 46.3 | 3.9 |
| R. Lavia n 8 | 47 | 3.4 |
| Joshua Kofi Acheampong n 8 | 72.6 | 3.1 |
| J. Hato n 8 | 54.8 | 2.3 |
| M. Caicedo n 8 | 72.5 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Penders n 8 | 80.6 | 4.2 |
| E. Martínez n 8 | 79.1 | 3.1 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Nottingham Forest v Chelsea — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-04 Chelsea 1–3 Nottingham Forest
- 2025-10-18 Nottingham Forest 0–3 Chelsea
- 2025-05-25 Nottingham Forest 0–1 Chelsea
- 2024-10-06 Chelsea 1–1 Nottingham Forest
- 2024-05-11 Nottingham Forest 2–3 Chelsea
- 2023-09-02 Chelsea 0–1 Nottingham Forest
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea?
- In their last 6 meetings, Nottingham Forest won 2, Chelsea won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Nottingham Forest and Chelsea?
- Recent form — Nottingham Forest 1W 1D 3L; Chelsea 3W 1D 1L.
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