Chelsea Form
Chelsea's dreadful slump in the Premier League coincided with their exit from the Champions League. In the quarter-finals of European competition, the hosts conceded eight goals in total to Paris Saint-Germain (2:5 and 0:3). Before a narrow 1:0 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, the side were thrashed 0:3 by Brighton & Hove Albion – that match proved to be Rosenior's last in charge. The Blues allowed as much as 2.13 xGA from 31 opposition touches in their penalty area. Brighton & Hove Albion currently sit sixth in the Premier League, a position that earns a place in the main phase of the Europa League.
Key Chelsea Numbers:
The hosts have managed only two wins in their last eight home matches.
At home they have allowed 25.47 xGA – the sixth-worst figure in the Premier League.
In their last 10 matches in all competitions, the Over 2.5 goals line has landed seven times for the hosts.
Potential Chelsea Lineup
4-2-3-1: Robert Sanchez — Marc Cucurella, Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana — Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo — Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto — Joao Pedro.
Absentees: Levi Colwill, Jamie Gittens, Estevao, Reece James, Filip Jorgensen (all injured).
Nottingham Forest Form
In mid-February Nottingham Forest did not hesitate to make their third coaching change of the season – the decision was heavily criticised at the time, but the board have been vindicated. Firstly, Pereira's staff have stabilised the defence – under the Portuguese, the team have conceded more than one goal only at the Etihad against Manchester City (2:2). Secondly, the visitors have been sensational going forward. Burnley (4:0) and Sunderland (5:0) in recent Premier League rounds faced a combined xG of only 2.98 from the side – outstanding efficiency. The visitors are also progressing confidently in the Europa League, where they beat Aston Villa 1:0 in the first leg of the semi-final.
Key Nottingham Forest Numbers:
The visitors have scored in eight matches in a row and have not lost once in that sequence.
Since the start of April, the side have had the best attack in the Premier League with 10 goals. Over this spell they have collected seven points – only Liverpool and Manchester City have more (nine each).
Four of the team's last six away matches have landed Both teams to score – Yes.
Potential Nottingham Forest Lineup
4-2-3-1: Matz Sels — Neco Williams, Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Ola Aina — Morgan Gibbs-White, Elliot Anderson, Ibrahim Sangare, Omari Hutchinson — Chris Wood, Igor Jesus.
Absentees: Willy Boly, Nicolo Savona, John, Callum Hudson-Odoi (all injured).
