Chelsea host Nottingham Forest in a crucial Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on Monday, May 4, 2026, with kick-off at 3:00 PM BST. This match offers Chelsea a chance to end a poor league run, while in-form Forest aim to boost their survival hopes.
Where to Watch Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest
In the UK, the game airs live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting at 2:30 PM. Stream via the Sky Go app or NOW TV with a Day/Month pass.
International viewers can catch it on:
- USA: NBC / USA Network / Peacock
- India: JioHotstar / Star Sports
- Australia: Stan Sport
Check local Premier League broadcasters for other regions. Live text updates available on official club sites and apps.
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.
Interim boss Calum McFarlane may welcome back Reece James and Levi Colwill from injury concerns, though key players like Estevao remain sidelined. Cole Palmer’s creativity remains vital after recent struggles.
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Cunha, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez; Hutchinson, Igor Jesus, Gibbs-White; Wood.
Forest arrive in strong form, boasting an impressive Europa League run and solid league results.
Score Prediction & Preview
Chelsea have won recent head-to-heads but enter on a five-game Premier League losing streak in the league. Forest sit mid-to-lower table but show fight with recent wins.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Nottingham Forest. Home advantage and attacking talent should see the Blues edge it, though Forest’s threat on the counter makes it competitive.