Marking their return from October’s international break on Saturday lunchtime, Chelsea will travel to the City Ground when they look to pile more pressure onto a struggling Nottingham Forest.
Heading into October’s international break with a sensational last-gasp 2-1 victory against defending Premier League champions Liverpool, the Blues should be smelling a golden opportunity outside of west London this weekend.
While Ange Postecoglou might have only got his tenure at the City Ground underway less than a month ago, the former Tottenham boss finds the pressure on his shoulders at a boiling point and Forest look set for another stern examination here.
As the reigning Europa League champions look to skyrocket their way into the top-four, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips.
A golden opportunity for the Blues
While Chelsea might have largely failed to find much stability since opening up the new campaign, Enzo Maresca’s men certainly entered October’s fortnight interval with a heavyweight scalp at Stamford Bridge.
Snatching a stunning 2-1 victory at home against historic foes Liverpool and recording a first Premier League win since the end of August, the former Leicester boss should be smelling a golden opportunity this weekend.
Putting a maiden Champions League victory on the board last month as they clinched a 1-0 win at home against Portuguese giants Benfica, Chelsea have won three of their previous four appearances across all competitions.
Avoiding what would have been an infamous EFL Cup exit away at League One outfit Lincoln on September 23rd as they eventually dragged themselves to a 2-1 win, Maresca’s side will also be excited by their most recent trip to the City Ground.
Signing off the 2024/25 campaign with a 1-0 victory away at Nottingham Forest on May 25th, it should also be noted that the Blues have registered seven points from their last three Premier League trips to Nottingham.
Bet Builder Tip: Chelsea win @ 1/1 with 1xBet
Make-or-break for Ange
Although Postecoglou might have only arrived at the City Ground last month, it is no secret that the former Spurs boss has come under a huge amount of scrutiny and it has been suggested that another defeat on Saturday could be the final nail in his coffin.
Last seen heading into October’s international break with a 2-0 loss away at Newcastle, Forest have lost each of their previous three appearances by an aggregate score of 6-2.
Falling to an infamous 3-2 defeat at home against Danish outfit Midtjylland on October 2nd, Saturday’s hosts have come crashing back down to earth since their record-breaking run last season.
In fact, despite opening proceedings with a 3-1 win against Brentford on August 17th, Forest have now failed to win any of their previous nine consecutive appearances across all competitions.
Getting their return underway this weekend holding just a one-point buffer from slipping into the relegation zone, it certainly feels that the City Ground are already demanding another speedy change in the dugout.
Bet Builder Tip: Nico Williams over 0.5 fouls @ 4/7 with BetUS
Chelsea still searching for defensive steel
While Chelsea might have entered October’s fortnight interval with that sensational last-gasp victory against the defending champions, Maresca will certainly be hoping for his squad to find some crucial defensive steel.
Signing off September with a major collapse in west London as they eventually fell to a 3-1 loss at the hands of Brighton, Saturday’s guests have recorded just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.
Getting their Champions League adventure underway with another 3-1 defeat against German giants Bayern Munich on September 17th, Chelsea have also failed to record consecutive clean sheets since opening up the new campaign.
Likewise, including a disappointing 2-1 defeat away at historic rivals Manchester United last month, Chelsea have also shipped six goals in their previous three matchups outside of west London.
In fact, despite signing off last season with a 1-0 win at the City Ground, that is the only Premier League clean sheet that Maresca’s side have recorded on their travels since the start of April.
Bet Builder Tip: Morgan Gibbs-White over 0.5 shots on target @ 7/5 with Dachbet
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Bet Builder Tips
- Chelsea win
- Nico Williams over 0.5 fouls
- Morgan Gibbs-White over 0.5 shots on target
ODDS – 6/1 with Vegas Land
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