Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Predictions, Injuries, Score, and Head-to-Head Stats

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Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Predictions, Injuries, Score, and Head-to-Head Stats

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated May 4, 2026 6:58 AM ET

Chelsea will host Nottingham Forest for an early kick-off game today in the Premier League. This will be Chelsea and Nottingham Forest's 35th league game of the season.

Chelsea is currently 9th in the league table with 48 points after 34 games played with a record of 13 wins, nine draws, and 12 losses.

Nottingham Forest is 16th in the league table with 39 points and has a record of 10 wins, nine draws, and 15 losses.

Chelsea has five consecutive Premier League losses, while Nottingham Forest has avoided defeat in six Premier League games. Chelsea is fighting for European spots while Forest is avoiding relegation.

Nottingham Forest hosted Chelsea at The City Ground earlier this season, and Chelsea won the match 3-0 with goals from Josh Acheampong, Pedro Neto, and Reece James.

Reece James of Chelsea celebrates his goal to make it 3-0 during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at City Ground on October 18, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images

Expected Lineups for Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest

Chelsea

Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Malo Gusto
Midfielders: Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez
Forwards: Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer

Nottingham Forest

Goalkeeper: Matz Sels
Defenders: Neco Williams, Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Ola Aina
Midfielders: Nicolas Dominguez, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White
Forwards: Chris Wood, Igor Jesus, Omari Hutchinson

Where to Watch Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest - Live Streaming and TV channels

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest will kick off at 10 a.m. ET/ 7 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 3 p.m. local time at Stamford Bridge in London, England.

The match will be available to watch in the United States and the UK through select TV channels and streaming services.