The Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea has historically favored the Blues. In their last eight encounters, Nottingham Forest managed only one victory, drawing three times and losing four. This win came at Stamford Bridge in September 2023 with a scoreline of 1-0.
Recent Performance Overview
Chelsea has shown strength in away matches, winning three of their last four clashes against Nottingham Forest, with only one draw. Notably, the Blues have a chance to make history by securing three consecutive away victories against the Tricky Trees.
- Nottingham Forest Recent Form: Losing four of their last five Premier League games, with one draw.
- Goal Drought: They have struggled offensively, failing to score in each defeat.
- Historical Context: Could face the risk of going scoreless in three consecutive top-flight matches for the first time since April 1999.
Chelsea’s Away Game Insights
Chelsea, however, has faced their own challenges. In their last 14 away fixtures in the Premier League, they registered only three wins while losing seven times and drawing four. In the 2025 season, they accumulated just 27% of their points away from home, the lowest for any ever-present side in the top flight.
- Home Form for Nottingham Forest: The Tricky Trees have lost five of their last seven home games, matching their prior results over 22 home matches.
- Potential for Consecutive Home Losses: Could lose three consecutive league matches at home for the first time since December 2023.
Goals and Tactics
This season, Chelsea matches have featured the highest number of goals in the Premier League, totaling 22. This includes their away games, which have seen them score 13 goals while conceding nine. Only Burnley has higher goal tallies in away games.
Nottingham Forest has demonstrated a blend of attacking sequences this season. They rank third in the Premier League for 10-plus pass sequences and build-up attacks, showcasing a notable tactical approach.
Set-Piece Success
Chelsea has effectively utilized corners to their advantage. Half of their away goals—four out of eight—were scored from set pieces this season, a significant improvement compared to last season’s total.
Player Highlights
Individual performances have been noteworthy as well. Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo leads the league in tackles and interceptions, highlighting his defensive capabilities. On the other hand, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson has made an impressive 55 possessions won, leading the league in this category.
The upcoming match promises to be pivotal for both teams as they navigate their respective challenges in the Premier League. Both Nottingham Forest and Chelsea aim to secure a positive outcome to boost their standings in the league.
