Nottingham Forest are back in Premier League action on Saturday, but BBC pundit Chris Sutton has predicted that they will be on the end of a defeat.
The Reds face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the 3pm kick-off as they look to move further away from the relegation zone. A 4-3 victory over Southampton moved the team three points clear of Leicester City in 18th position with just three games remaining.
But there is still time for more twists, with all four teams involved in the fight facing difficult games over the weekend. While Forest take on Chelsea, Leeds United (19th) face Newcastle, Everton (17th) are up against Manchester City and Leicester take on Liverpool.
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Chelsea have had a difficult season, but won their first game under interim manager Frank Lampard last week, and Sutton is backing the Blues to build on that win, due to Forest’s poor away form. The Reds have picked up just one win away from home all season - against bottom of the table Southampton.
Their last away trip saw them pegged back from 1-0 up to lose 2-1 against Brentford thanks to two late goals.
“I don't seem to be able to call Chelsea right whatever I try, so this time I am basing my prediction purely on Nottingham Forest's abysmal away record,” Sutton told BBC Sport . “Forest have just one win and six points from 17 games on the road, where they are conceding an average 2.4 goals a game.
“Surely they won't get anything at Stamford Bridge - although this is Chelsea we are talking about. Blues interim manager Frank Lampard got his first win last week, although I am not sure they deserved to beat Bournemouth.
“Now Frank needs a home win, and despite my better judgement I am going with them to get it. Stand by for a Forest victory then... nothing would surprise me here.”
Chris Sutton’s prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Nottingham Forest
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