Ronald Cabang

THE PLAY: Chelsea -0.5 (-110)

Chelsea enter this weekend as short road favorites at Nottingham Forest. The pricing aligns with recent form…Chelsea are fresh off a dramatic 2–1 victory over Liverpool that showcased their resilience despite injuries, while Forest fell 0–2 at Newcastle in a match where they were out-shot 18–5 and struggled to sustain meaningful possession. Forest’s lack of attacking spark under Postecoglou has intensified managerial pressure, and with no key reinforcements returning from injury, their offensive issues remain systemic rather than personnel-based. Chelsea’s squad depth and form momentum provide a clear contrast, particularly with several players coming back after missing time for various reasons.

From a matchup standpoint, Chelsea’s technical edge and superior match-winners position them well in what projects as a controlled, low-event game. Chelsea’s creative structure and midfield control remain intact, allowing them to dictate tempo against a Forest side that’s been territorially dominated in recent weeks. The hosts’ recurring trend of conceding first and their tendency to play conservatively under pressure reduce upset potential and play directly into the visitors’ quality advantage. Chelsea's confidence lift off the Liverpool result, combined with Forest’s continuing creative drought, supports a Chelsea outright win.