Overview:

Chelsea FC hosts Nottingham Forest in Premier League round 35 at Stamford Bridge on May 5, 2026. Chelsea, 8th with 48 points under new manager Marco Silva, faces struggling 16th-placed Forest with 39 points in a crucial match for European spots.[1][6][7]

Recent H2H results: Chelsea 6 wins, 3 draws, Forest 1 win last 10

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Chelsea FC.
Chelsea's possession dominance under Marco Silva versus Forest's defensive low block and quick transitions. Expect high pressing from home side.[7]
Home advantage and superior standings favor Chelsea; Forest's away struggles amplify Blues' edge despite new managerial debut.

Last Update: 30-04-2026

Stats:

Chelsea FC	Nottingham Forest
Expected Possession
58.5	41.5
Average Goals Per Match
2.1	1.2
Win Probability
61.8	17.7

Position	Team	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
1	Arsenal	26	7	5	85
2	Man City	23	9	6	78
3	Man United	20	11	7	71
4	Aston Villa	19	8	11	65
5	Liverpool	17	9	12	60
6	Bournemouth	13	18	7	57
7	Sunderland	14	12	12	54
8	Brighton Hove	14	11	13	53
9	Brentford	14	11	13	53
10	Chelsea	14	10	14	52
11	Fulham	15	7	16	52
12	Newcastle	14	7	17	49
13	Everton	13	10	15	49
14	Leeds United	11	14	13	47
15	Crystal Palace	11	12	15	45
16	Nottingham	11	11	16	44
17	Tottenham	10	11	17	41
18	West Ham	10	9	19	39
19	Burnley	4	10	24	22
20	Wolverhampton	3	11	24	20

Name	Club	Country	Matches	Goals	Assists
E. Haaland	MCI	NOR	36	27	8
T. Rodrigues	BRE	BRA	38	22	1
A. Semenyo	MCI	GHA	37	17	4
O. Watkins	AVL	ENG	37	16	3

Chelsea FC VS Nottingham Forest

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