Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea Picks — Champions League Battle Concludes at City Ground (May 25)

The pulsating race to achieve Champions League qualification comes to its conclusion on the final day of the Premier League season.

All eyes will be on the City Ground, as a win for either Nottingham Forest or Chelsea will put them into a strong position to finish in the top five.

A draw could be a damaging result for both sides, as it could give Aston Villa the final spot in the UCL if they are able to beat Man United at Old Trafford.

Odds

Little to Separate Teams Based on H2H Record

There is little to separate Chelsea and Nottingham Forest based on the recent meetings between the sides. Three draws have been played out across the last five meetings between the teams.

That includes a 1-1 tie in the reverse clash this season. Chelsea were 3-2 winners on their last trip to the City Ground last season.

Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea Key Stats

• Chelsea extended their unbeaten home record in 2025 to ten matches with a 1-0 win over Man United last Friday.
• Nottingham Forest recorded a tenth EPL away win last weekend against West Ham, more than the last two campaigns combined.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Taiwo Awoniyi is the only first-team player missing for the final day of the season. The striker isn’t expected to return to action until the start of July.

Possible Lineup

M. Sels (GK); O. Aina, N. Milenkovic, Murillo, N. Williams, E. Anderson, I. Sangare, N. Dominguez, M. Gibbs-White, A. Elanga, C. Wood

Chelsea Team News

Enzo Maresca will be without a recognized number nine this weekend, as Nicolas Jackson is suspended and Christopher Nkunku is injured. Wesley Fofana and Marc Guiu also remain out.

Possible Lineup

R. Sanchez (GK); R. James, T. Adarabioyo, L. Colwill, M. Cucurella, M. Caicedo, E. Fernandez, P. Neto, C. Palmer, N. Madueke, T. George

Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea Picks

This is a huge match with massive stakes hanging on the outcome. Nottingham Forest returned to winning ways against West Ham last Sunday, but their form remains inconsistent.

Chelsea have been professional in their previous outings, and despite having depleted options in the forward line, we could see them recording a victory by a one-goal margin at the City Ground.