Chelsea vs Nottingham Prediction & Betting Tips (6 October)

Big disappointment from previous years, Chelsea seem to be reviving under the orders of Enzo Maresca this season. The Blues started the championship by losing at home to Manchester City 0-2. However, they have not lost since 4 wins and 1 draw, which allows them to now occupy 4th place in the Premier League. Returning from the international break in September, the London team in turn dominated Bournemouth 0-1, West Ham 0-3 and Brighton last weekend 4-2. This week, Chelsea launched their Conference League campaign perfectly by taking over La Gantoise 4-2. Back in the elite in 2022, Nottingham Forest logically had to work to avoid the descent in the previous two exercises.

Maintenance remains the objective this season but the start of the championship is proving excellent for the moment. Indeed, Morgan Gibbs-White's teammates did not concede any setbacks during the first 5 days, 2 wins and 3 draws, including a totally unexpected success acquired at the leader Liverpool on September 14, 0-1. However, they suffered their first hitch last weekend. Despite the support of their fans, Nottingham Forest lost to Fulham 0-1.

For Chelsea, we must highlight the withdrawals of full-back and captain Recce James as well as summer recruit Kellyman. Otherwise, Enzo Maresca can count on his entire squad, starting with the essential Cole Palmer (6 goals and 4 assists in the PL). Last weekend, he distinguished himself with a quadruplet in 20 minutes! He could still support striker Nicolas Jackson (4 goals and 3 assists in the PL). The Conference League match this week made it possible to spare staff and give time to certain elements such as French international Nkunku. Nottingham Forest is still deprived of the usually starting midfielders Danilo and Sangaré, who have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems.

On the other hand, the important playmaker Gibbs-White has finished serving his suspension. On the attacking front, New Zealander Wood (3 goals in PL) should take his place. On the bench during the last day, wingers Hudson-Odoi (1 goal in PL) and Elanga (1 assist in PL) are available.