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The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea predictions, odds and betting tips
NOTTINGHAM Forest and Chelsea will face off at the City Ground in what has become the most crucial Premier League match of the season for both sides. It's not quite a winner-takes-all clash - but it's close. A Forest victory would still leave them relying on results elsewhere, while a Chelsea win would all but secure a return to the Champions League, barring an improbable goal-fest from Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Quick Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea tips Chelsea to win or draw and BTTS - Pedro Neto to score or assist - Chelsea over 1.5 goals - Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea predictions Find the latest football betting odds for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea. Our odds are provided by the Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea predictions Nottingham Forest have hit a rough patch in recent weeks, winning just two of their last five Premier League games - a run that has seen them slip from third to seventh in the table. Their three-match winless streak was finally broken on Sunday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at West Ham. Goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenković secured the three points, though it was a nervy finish after Jarrod Bowen pulled one back for the Hammers in the 86th minute. The result keeps Forest firmly in the race for a top-five finish. A win over Chelsea - combined with Aston Villa dropping points at Old Trafford - would be enough to seal European football at the highest level, capping a memorable season for Nuno Espírito Santo and his side. Over at Stamford Bridge, expectations remain considerably higher. Like Nuno, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has been something of a victim of his own early-season success. At the start of the year, a top-five finish looked all but guaranteed for the Blues. However, their form faltered in the second half of the campaign, particularly away from home. That said, Chelsea have shown signs of a resurgence. They head into Sunday's clash having lost just once in their last eight league games. Notable results include a 3-1 win over Liverpool and a narrow 1-0 victory over Manchester United in their most recent outing. But, with just one away win in the Premier League in 2025, can the Blues get the result they need at Forest to take them back to the top table of European football? Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea betting tips It's a tight call to choose the winner of this match. Chelsea are the team in better form, but they have been poor on the road in 2025. But, the Blues look to have the big game players to get them over the line in crunch matches. Check out our Forest vs Chelsea match betting tips below: Chelsea to win or draw and BTTS Continuing on from the above point, Chelsea have more big game players in their ranks than Nottingham Forest. They have a World Cup winner in Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer scored England's only goal of the game in their 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final at Euro 2024. Forest did show plenty of bottle in their 2-1 win over West Ham last weekend. But even so, we feel that Chelsea will find a way to leave the City Ground with at least a point. The Reds have dropped points at home to Everton, Brentford and Leicester in recent weeks. And we can see it happening again on Sunday. Forest have found the back of the net in eight of their last ten in the Premier League, and they also have to win this match - throw in both teams to score to boost the odds. ➡️ Pedro Neto to score or assist Pedro Neto has provided an assist and a goal for Chelsea in his last five Premier League matches. He hasn't been prolific, but the former Wolves winger has now become a first-choice starter under Enzo Maresca and as a result, has grown in stature in recent weeks. Neto popped up with the winner in Chelsea's recent 2-1 victory away at Fulham. Away from home, in a match which may see Chelsea do a lot of defending, he could be the perfect outlet for the Blues again on Sunday. ➡️ Chelsea over 1.5 goals At some point in this match, one or both teams are going to have to throw caution to the wind and go all out for the win, potentially leaving gaping holes at the back. Forest are a team more used to sitting back and soaking up pressure. How will they cope if they need to go in search of goals late on? This could leave them vulnerable. We can also see both teams scoring, which means Chelsea will need to score at least twice if they are to get the win they badly need. ➡️ 📺 How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Location : City Ground, Nottingham, England. Date and time : Sunday 25th May, 4pm. How to watch : Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. About the author Craig Mahood Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun. Responsible gambling A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry, or depressed Problem gambling – Gamble Aware – Help with gambling addiction If you have a problem with gambling, or you know someone who does, help is out there. 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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'We are going to fight until the end' - Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White says the team are ready to fight until the very end for a Champions League spot. It is all to play for on the final day of the season when Forest host Chelsea, with the result deciding who could finish fifth. "We've made it difficult for ourselves from where we were but we are going to fight until the end," said Gibbs-White. "We're at home, the City Ground is going to be rocking and we'll need the fans. "We will plan this week how we're going to go into the game but we will be fighting." Chelsea are one of three teams on 66 points, alongside Newcastle and Aston Villa, with Manchester City and Nottingham Forest on 65 points. Five English sides will qualify for the Champions League through the league, up from the usual four, with an extra place secured because of positive results by Premier League clubs in Europe this season. Chelsea know a win would be enough to secure qualification, but Forest need to beat the Blues and hope at least one team above them slips up if they are to grab a spot in Europe's elite competition.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Champions League race: Forest pile pressure on top six
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. The final day is going to be wild! This Sunday, Nottingham Forest traveled to West Ham's ground for Matchday 37 of the Premier League. Still in the race for the Champions League, the visitors did their job by winning 2-1 against the Hammers thanks to goals from Morgan Gibbs-White (11th minute) and Nikola Milenkovic (67th minute). Jarrod Bowen narrowed the gap at the very end of the match (86th minute). With this victory, Forest (7th) puts enormous pressure on Chelsea (4th), who are one point ahead and will be their opponent in the next and final Premier League matchday. While waiting for the match between Arsenal (2nd) and Newcastle (3rd), Nottingham has moved to within three points of second place. Top 6 standings Also read: - Homage XXL, 200th goal... Vardy's dream farewell to Leicester 🤩 - Cherki (almost) makes his departure official! - An Inter star ruled out for the Champions League final? 📸 HENRY NICHOLLS - AFP or licensors
Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Nottingham Forest still dreaming of Champions League after 2-1 win at West Ham United
Nottingham Forest's English midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White throwing a shirt to the fans following the 2-1 English Premier League win over West Ham United at the London Stadium in London on May 18, 2025. PHOTO: AFP – Nottingham Forest kept alive their hopes of Champions League football next season with a 2-1 English Premier League win at West Ham United on May 18 as goals from Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic kept them in touch with the top five. Forest are seventh in the table on 65 points from 37 games, one point off the three teams currently placed third to fifth in the Champions League spots and level with Manchester City. Their last game is at home to Chelsea, who are fourth, on May 25. Gibbs-White told Sky Sports: 'Chelsea are an incredible team in good form, so we'll have to go back to the drawing board this week and focus on how we want to win that game. 'It's a do or die moment, one last push and we have to give it everything – the fans, the staff and us. We'll be going in wanting three points.' Gibbs-White settled the visitors' nerves with an early goal after 11 minutes, when he collected a stray pass from West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to fire into an empty net. Forest kept pressing for a second and were rewarded just past the hour mark as Anthony Elanga's free-kick ended up in the net off the back of Milenkovic, before Jarrod Bowen smashed in a late consolation for 15th-placed West Ham, who have 40 points. The game had a farcical end with a long video assistant referee (VAR) check due to a technology breakdown, scuffles and time-wasting leading to an additional 17 minutes. But on the balance of the contest Forest, who have not played in Europe's top club competition since the 1980-81 season, deserved their win. Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo told the BBC: 'A lot of stoppage in the game, so we were anxious to get the game finished. 'Until then (the West Ham goal) we were in control. Then the anxiety comes when we allowed the goal and everything is difficult from there. Matz (Sels) did great again, so we're happy... 'It's great. Let's enjoy it, it's going to be a good week for us. If we'd thought in the beginning of the season that we'd be playing to play in the Champions League, we'd sign it.' Gibbs-White had an early shooting chance from close range that forced an excellent save from Areola, who had to be alert to keep out Chris Wood's stinging drive. Forest went in front following a stray pass from Areola, who tried to pick out Guido Rodriguez just outside the box but Gibbs-White intercepted and finished into an empty net. Forest continued to look the brighter side and scored their second after 61 minutes, when Elanga's free kick from the left went into the net off the back of Milenkovic. Following a six-minute VAR check for offside, the goal was given. The semi-automated offside technology was not available to the VAR, while there were also issues with communications to the on-field officials. It was an 11th assist of the season for Elanga, which matched the club's Premier League record set by Bryan Roy in 1994-95. Bowen set up a grandstand finish when his superb volleyed finish rocketed into the net after 86 minutes, with the drama far from over. West Ham substitute Niclas Fullkrug might have equalised when his powerful header was brilliantly saved by Forest goalkeeper Sels deep into added time. Earlier on May 18, Everton gave Goodison Park a fitting farewell after Iliman Ndiaye scored twice to hand the home side a 2-0 victory over already-relegated Southampton as the 'Grand Old Lady' hosted its final Premier League game after 133 years. Everton's win in their penultimate match of the season – but last game at Goodison before moving to a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock – left David Moyes' side 13th on 45 points. Bottom-placed Southampton have 12 points from 37 games. 'This team will be remembered in history as the one who played the last game,' Moyes said. 'It's very special (to be the last one),' Ndiaye added, with the game ball tucked under one arm. 'It means a lot and I wanted to score a hat-trick. Since the day I came in they have been great, I wanted to give the fans a win today.' REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Fox Sports
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Forest wins to keep alive Champions League hopes on landmark day for Everton and Vardy
Associated Press Nottingham Forest kept alive its Champions League qualification chances by beating West Ham 2-1 in the Premier League on a day Everton bade an emotional farewell to Goodison Park and Jamie Vardy scored a landmark goal on his last appearance for Leicester. Seventh-placed Forest moved level on points Sunday with Manchester City in sixth and will likely need to beat Chelsea — in fourth place and also battling to get into the Champions League — in the final round of matches next weekend to secure a top-five finish. That would be a remarkable achievement for Forest, which narrowly avoided relegation last season. Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic were the scorers for Forest at the Olympic Stadium, before West Ham mounted a late comeback and saw in-form forward Jarrod Bowen reduce the deficit. Everton said goodbye to Goodison, its home of 133 years, with a 2-0 victory over Southampton thanks to two goals by Iliman Ndiaye. Fans wept and former stars, like Wayne Rooney, took part in an "End of an Era" post-match party inside one of English soccer's classic stadiums that will continue to be in operation. It will be the new home of Everton's women's team from next season, while the men's team is headed to a nearby 53,000-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. It was a special day, too, for Vardy, who was playing his 500th and last match for Leicester exactly 13 years to the day he joined from non-league Fleetwood Town. He marked the occasion by scoring against Ipswich for his 200th goal for the club he famously helped to win the Premier League against the odds in 2016. Leicester was leading 1-0 at halftime. Second-place Arsenal was hosting third-place Newcastle later. ___ Steve Douglas is at ___ AP soccer:
