Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea Preview: Blues Favor Forest to Attack, New Yio Defensive Midfielder Secures Stability

At 19:30 Beijing time on October 18th, in the 8th round of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest will face Chelsea at home.

Key points for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea are as follows:

First:Team situations! After 7 rounds of the Premier League, Nottingham Forest has 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with 5 points, ranking fourth from bottom and only 1 point clear of the relegation zone; Chelsea has 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with 11 points, sitting seventh. In the last Premier League match, Nottingham Forest lost 0-2 away to Newcastle, failing to win in their last 9 matches across all competitions with 3 draws and 6 losses; Chelsea defeated Liverpool 2-1 at home with a stoppage-time winner from rising star Estupiñán, winning 3 of their last 4 matches in all competitions, showing signs of revival.

Second:Blues favor Forest to attack, new Yio defensive midfielder ensures security! From winning the Club World Cup final against Paris, it’s clear Chelsea does not have an opponent who loves attacking. Nottingham Forest should not have replaced Nuno with Postecoglou, who was sacked by Tottenham; the team’s shift from counter-attacking to combative tactics was completely incompatible, causing a sharp decline in results and a 9-match winless streak. This is the poor outcome of the Forest owner’s reckless coaching change. With the Premier League player valuations updated, Caicedo has become the new "Yio" man. Caicedo anchors Chelsea’s midfield with interceptions and tackles, providing defensive assurance; he can also shoot from distance, complemented by Enzo’s offense. Chelsea especially likes to attack when visiting Nottingham Forest, with both their offensive and defensive strength superior to Forest’s.

In summary, Chelsea is favored to win away at Nottingham Forest in this match, taking all 3 points to improve their Premier League standing.

In the last 6 encounters between the two sides, Nottingham Forest has 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses, putting them at a disadvantage.

Injuries and absences for both teams: Nottingham Forest hasAina, Zinchenko, Douglas Luiz, Domingos; Chelsea hasPalmer, Colwill, Draper, Esugo, André Santos, Fofana.