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Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea 
Prediction
· Matchweek 12 · The City Ground
Match Status
Kickoff 15:00 UTC · Not started
Source: TheSportsDB fixtures · Updated: —
The model sees this as a close match, with Nottingham Forest narrowly favoured (42%). Overall probabilities: Nottingham Forest 42%, draw 26%, Chelsea 32%; model score 1-0.
Model confidence: Low · top outcome 42%
model top outcome · 42%
model score forecast
over 2.5 goals probability
model update date
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Citable facts: Nottingham Forest 42% / Draw 26% / Chelsea 32%; expected goals 1.47-1.24; BTTS 55%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.
Win Probability
- Nottingham Forest win: 42%
- Draw: 26%
- Chelsea win: 32%
Goals & Scoreline
- Model score: 1-0
- Expected goals (model lambda): 1.47 - 1.24
- Over 2.5: 51%
- Both teams to score: 55%
Model Ratings
Nottingham Forest Elo 1744 · Chelsea Elo 1739
Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-08-01. Probabilities, not guarantees.
Analysis
The model installs this a tight, evenly-matched Matchweek 12 fixture at The City Ground: Nottingham Forest 42%, the draw 26%, Chelsea 32%. With near-level Elo ratings (Nottingham Forest 1744, Chelsea 1739), Nottingham Forest are only narrow favourites, and the model score forecast is 1–0.
Expect a finely poised game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 51% and both teams to score at 55%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the Premier League.
FAQ
Who will win Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea?
Nottingham Forest are favoured at 42%. Nottingham Forest 42% / Draw 26% / Chelsea 32%.
What is the predicted score for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea?
Our model score forecast is 1-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.
Will Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives a 51% probability of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea?
Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 55%.