Nottingham Forest welcomes Chelsea to the City Ground in a dramatic Premier League finale with Champions League dreams—and heartbreak—on the line this Sunday, May 25.
With just one point separating the two sides, Chelsea sit 5th and hold the final automatic UCL qualification spot. Forest, a point behind, needs a win and help from others. The stakes couldn’t be higher.
🔴🌲Forest Look to Shock the Big Boys | Home Win = 3.25💵
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side revived their European hopes with a gritty 2-1 win over West Ham last weekend, ending a four-game winless streak. They now seek a 20th league win—something never achieved in their 38-game Premier League history.
Forest have been formidable at home, and with the Conference League at worst secured, they will throw everything at Chelsea to make a late UCL surge. Expect a roaring City Ground and fearless pressing from the Garibaldi Reds.
A win may not be enough, though. Forest also needs Aston Villa or Newcastle to drop points to sneak into the top five. That adds pressure—but also drama—on the final day.
🔵Chelsea in Control of Their Fate | Away Win = 2.26💵
The Blues need just one thing: victory. Three points seal their Champions League spot, regardless of other results. It’s a straightforward mission—but their away form complicates it.
Despite winning six of their last seven games, including a 1-0 win over Manchester United last weekend, Chelsea have only one win in their last ten away league games. Their attack has sputtered on the road, scoring just five times across that stretch.
Still, they’re peaking at the right time. Enzo Maresca’s men also have a Conference League final in midweek but will have full focus here, looking to wrap up business in Nottingham first.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰
Forest may be without Murillo, who hasn’t trained since an ankle knock, while Taiwo Awoniyi is in recovery after his medically induced coma. Milenkovic and Morato anchor the backline, with Hudson-Odoi eager to haunt his former club.
Chelsea welcomes Christopher Nkunku and Marc Guiu back to the squad, boosting a frontline missing suspended Nicolas Jackson. Teen Tyrique George could be rotated out, while Sancho is also available after sitting out vs. Man United. Mudryk (suspension), Fofana, and Kellyman (thigh) remain sidelined.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.86💵
⚽ Forest are unbeaten in 11 of their last 14 league home games and have scored in 10 of the last 13 league matches at the City Ground. | Specials Market: (O/U & GG/NG) Over 2.5 & Yes = 1.88
⚽ While Chelsea’s away league form screams trouble, their overall form is quite impressive, with 5 wins from their last 6 games in all competitions. | Specials Market: (Double Chance & O/U 1.5) Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 1.63
⚽ The reverse fixture ended 1-1, but Chelsea won 3-2 here last season, seeking back-to-back away wins vs Forest for the first time in 103 years. | Main Market: Over 2.5 Goals = 1.69
With tension thick in the air, both sides are playing for more than pride. It’s UCL or bust—and 90 minutes will define their seasons.
🔗You can check out the EPL Final Day game, Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea, here on MSport.
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