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Prediction: Chelsea VS Nottingham Forest 2025-05-25

Published May 24, 2025, 2:07 p.m. · EPL

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Prediction:  Chelsea VS Nottingham Forest 2025-05-25

The final match of the Premier League season is upon us, and what a thrilling encounter it promises to be. Nottingham Forest, the home team, is looking to secure a spot in the Champions League, but they'll have to get past a Chelsea team that's been on a roll, having beaten Liverpool and Manchester United in their last two matches.

Nottingham Forest has a tough task ahead of them, especially considering they haven't beaten Chelsea at home since January 1997. However, they've been scoring well, with 7 goals in their last 4 matches, but their defense has been a concern.

Chelsea, on the other hand, will be without their star player Jackson due to a suspension, which could be a significant blow. However, they've shown great form recently, and their coach, Mauri, is confident that they can secure a spot in the Champions League.

Looking at the odds, Chelsea is the favorite to win, with prices ranging from 2.15 to 2.2 across different bookmakers. Nottingham Forest is priced between 3.0 and 3.15, while a draw is priced between 3.6 and 3.8.

My best bet for this match would be to take Chelsea to win, priced at 2.15 on FanDuel. While Nottingham Forest has been scoring well, their defense has been a concern, and I think Chelsea's recent form will give them the edge they need to secure a win.

Additionally, I'd recommend taking the over 2.5 goals market, priced at 1.65 on MyBookie.ag. Both teams have been scoring well, and with the stakes being so high, I expect an open and attacking game.

So, there you have it, folks. Chelsea to win, and over 2.5 goals. Let's see how it plays out on Sunday.

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