Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 English Premier League (January 1, 2022).

Nottingham Forest

England

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Chelsea

England

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The Tricky Trees take on Chelsea on the first day of 2023. What to expect from the teams? Look out for our prediction below.

Command Analysis

Nottingham Forest

Steve Cooper probably hopes that the first day of 2023 will bring his side good luck. Earlier this week, Nottingham Forest lost to Manchester United (0:3), which was their 9th defeat in this season. Nevertheless, the Welsh coach is hopeful and intent to retain the residence in the elite.

The Tricky Trees got 11 of their 13 points at home, and they will strive to capitalize on home advantage tonight. After 16 games, Nottingham Forest are in 19th place in the standings; they have the worst attacking record in the league with just 11 goals in 16 games.

Biancone, Richards, Kouyate, Niakhate have been ruled out of this fixture.

Chelsea

Chelsea ended their winless run of five games and got a (2:0) victory over Bournemouth. The Blues couldn't make it past Man City in the round of 16 of the League Cup, but progressed to the Champions League playoffs.

Graham Potter's men showed great attitude and character, and they will be looking to strengthen their standings. At the moment, the Londoners are in 8th place with 24 points. They have scored only 19 goals in 15 games.

There's quite a long list of injuries for the Blues - Kante, James, Fofana, Chilwell, Loftus-Cheek, Broja, and Kovacic won't feature in the upcoming game.

Tip and bets

TipHandicap (-1) to Chelsea

2.19

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have met five times in the 21st century, and the Blues have dominated in every one of those games. Moreover, they scored 14 goals against Forest in those five meetings. We expect Chelsea to get a comfortable win.

Our prediction — Asian handicap (-1) to Chelsea

Will the prediction win?

TipChelsea to win by 2 goals

5.05

We hope to see beautiful football and bold attacks from both sides, but probably the Tricky Trees won't be able to withhold Chelsea's offense. We predict a two-goal victory for the visiting team.

Second bet — Chelsea to win by 2 goals

Will the prediction win?