Laura Rozo
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea will be the second big game to kick off the new year on the hand of the Premier League. The home team is in a very dangerous area from which it hopes to emerge back out from successfully with these three points. On the other hand, Chelsea is not yet among the favorites to win the title; however, a win would be very useful in the London team’s race.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information of the match between these two Premier League clubs, in a Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea match that will be a game full of star players and great plays.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Odds for the Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Premier League Matchday 18 Game on January 1, 2023.
- Where: City Ground, Nottingham, England
- When: Sunday, January 01, 2023, 11:30 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Nottingham Forest (+400) / Tie (+280) / Chelsea (-145)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Nottingham Forest (AH +0.75, +100) / Chelsea (AH -0.75, -120)
- BetMGM’s Over/Under (2.5): Over (-110), Under (-125)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-110) / No (-130)
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Nottingham Forest Preview
Nottingham Forest is currently in 19th place in the Premier League standings. Steve Cooper’s team has won 3 games, drawn 4 and lost 9 times so far this season.
In the last five matchdays, the Tricky Trees have managed to attain only two wins, so they will surely come to this Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea game looking to achieve a win to lift them off the bottom of the standings. The team is currently in the relegation zone.
In their last match against Manchester United, Nottingham lost 3-0. The match was dominated from start to finish by the Red Devils, and Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, and Frederico Rodrigues Santos scored goals.
Possible Nottingham Forest lineup (4-3-3): Wayne Hennessey; Joe Worrall, Renan Lodi, Serge Aurier, Willy Boly; Orel Mangala, Ryan Yates, Remo Freuler; Taiwo Awoniyi, Brennan Johnson, Jesse Lingard.
Chelsea FC preview
In their most recent match, Chelsea defeated Bornemouth 2-0 in the Premier League, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Mason Mount. With this result, the blues returned to their winning ways after 4 matchdays without getting the three points.
The team managed by Graham Potter is in 8th place in the Premier League, with 24 points from 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats. For this new Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea clash, Chelsea is expected to continue to take the lead in the league heading into this 2023 to enter at least the top 5 of the English tournament.
Possible Chelsea lineup (4-3-3): Kepa Arrizabalaga; Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Thiago Silva; Mason Mount, Denis Zakaria, Jorginho; Raheem Sterling, Christian Pulisic, Kai Havertz.
JefeBet Prediction
Considering their recent results, we believe that it will be the team playing away the one who will take the victory in this Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea match. Although they have not had outstanding performances in recent matches, the London team has a top-notch roster and several experienced players who can make the most of the goal-scoring opportunities that come their way.
Prediction: Chelsea win 1-0.
