Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Premier League Preview Team News Stats and Head-to-Head Analysis

As Nottingham Forest prepares to face Chelsea in the Premier League, both teams bring contrasting statistics and trends to the match. This game promises to be critical as their performances this season unfold.

Head-to-Head Record

Nottingham Forest has struggled against Chelsea in recent encounters. They have managed just one victory in their last eight league meetings, with three draws and four losses. Their sole win was a narrow 1-0 triumph at Stamford Bridge in September 2023.

Away Form of Chelsea

Chelsea has demonstrated stronger away performance, winning three of their last four games against Nottingham Forest, with one game ending in a draw. Notably, they are on the brink of achieving a rare feat—winning three consecutive away league matches against Forest.

Current Performance Analysis

• Nottingham Forest: They have suffered four losses in their last five Premier League fixtures, drawing one. Each of their defeats featured a failure to score.
• Potential Record: If they do not score in this upcoming match, it will mark the first time since April 1999 that they have failed to score in three straight top-flight games.
• Chelsea’s Form: Chelsea has struggled away too, winning only three of their last 14 outings in the league.

Home Performance for Nottingham Forest

At home, Nottingham Forest has lost five of their last seven matches. They managed only one win and one draw during this period, a stark contrast to their previous home record of 11 wins and six draws from 22 games.

Goals and Attacking Play

In terms of goals, Chelsea has the highest total in Premier League games so far this season, with 22 goals—13 scored and 9 conceded. Of these, 13 have come from away games, the second-highest in the league.

Nottingham Forest’s Attacking Patterns

Interestingly, Nottingham Forest ranks high in the league for building play. They have recorded 108 sequences of 10 or more passes and 29 build-up attacks, outpacing many other teams.

Set-Pieces and Key Players

Chelsea has been effective at scoring from corners this season, netting four of their eight away goals through set pieces. This matches their total from all of last season’s away games.

Individual Player Highlights

• Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea): Leads the league with 28 tackles and 18 interceptions.
• Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest): Has obtained possession 55 times this season, the highest in the division.

Managerial Challenges

Manager Ange Postecoglou faces a daunting task against Chelsea, having lost all four prior league meetings with them during his tenure at Tottenham Hotspur. Only a few managers have experienced losses in their first five league encounters against Chelsea.

This upcoming matchup promises to be crucial for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the Premier League.