Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Odds and Picks for Monday, 05/04/26

Chelsea received a much-needed boost when they beat Leeds in last week’s FA Cup semifinal, but that respite may not last for long as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest on Monday. Calum McFarlane has taken the Stamford Bridge reins temporarily, but it may take time for the team to settle after the disastrous end to Liam Rosenior’s short time in charge. The Blues have lost their last 5 league games, and with their chance of qualifying for the Champions League gone, there is little faith they will even finish in the top 6. Chelsea have won just 6 of their 17 games at the Bridge, which is a dismal stat for a team who were virtually unbeatable there in their prime and backing them to come out on top against Forest on the basis of last week’s cup win is a leap of faith.

Forest, meanwhile, have picked up at just the right time and will view this as a good chance to boost their survival hopes. They have avoided defeat in each of their last 9 games in all competitions, and taking a 1-0 lead into the 2nd leg of their Europa League semifinal against Aston Villa should be a further confidence boost. Forest have scored 13 goals in their last 4 league games, including 5 without reply at Sunderland last time out, and they are worth backing in the double-chance market.

Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Nott’m Forest Win or Tie double chance (+115) available at time of publishing. Playable to +105.

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