Football predictions for tomorrow

Chelsea have shown signs of life under interim boss Calum McFarlane. They've beaten Leeds to reach the FA Cup final. However, they're yet to register their first Premier League win after a poor run under Liam Rosenior. The team have slipped out of the European places, which adds extra pressure ahead of this fixture.

Nottingham Forest arrive in much better shape. They are unbeaten in their last five Premier League games, picking up three wins and two draws, and look far more stable than earlier in the season. That consistency has been key in keeping them clear of danger. Still, Chelsea's squad quality is significantly higher. If McFarlane can get the best out of his attacking players, the hosts should have enough to edge this one.

Nottingham Forest arrive in a strong form, currently unbeaten in nine consecutive matches. Chelsea, on the other hand, have lost five consecutive league games, including a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Brighton.

A closely contested encounter is expected with BTTS a highly plausible outcome. Statistically, BTTS has landed in four of the last seven h2h meetings between the sides.

Nottingham Forest have demonstrated some outstanding attacking displays in recent Premier League matches. They have scored four against Burnley and five against Sunderland. Combined with Chelsea's recent struggles (0-3 losses to Brighton and Manchester City), this encounter could potentially produce a high goal tally.

This fixture is statistically primed for a low goal count, as only two of Lazio's 19 competitive away games this season have featured more than 2.5 goals. Lazio’s pragmatic approach away from the Stadio Olimpico focuses on defensive solidity, resulting in an average of just 1.41 total goals per away match. Cremonese’s severe lack of finishing—missing key strikers like Jamie Vardy due to muscle injuries—combined with Lazio's disciplined backline, points toward a tight, tactical encounter. Historical head-to-head data further reinforces this, with their most recent encounter being a goalless draw, suggesting a 1-0 or 2-0 outcome for the visitors.

Statistical data strongly supports a one-sided scoreline, as Cremonese possesses one of the league's most toothless attacks, averaging just 0.8 goals per match. They have failed to find the net in 70% of their last 20 Serie A games, a struggle that is magnified at home where they have scored only four goals in their last seven fixtures. Lazio’s defense remains exceptionally resilient on the road, boasting a joint-league high nine away clean sheets this term. Given that their previous meeting in December ended in a 0-0 stalemate and Lazio’s away games average only 0.71 goals conceded, it is highly likely that at least one side (most likely Cremonese) will fail to score.

A tightly contested encounter is expected on Monday, with neither team able to afford a slip-up. This could result in a more cautious approach from both sides - for instance, three of Rangers' last five away league matches have produced under 2.5 goals.

Recent head-to-head matchups between Hearts and Rangers have been evenly contested. Both sides have recorded two wins each from their last four Scottish Premiership meetings. With Hearts unbeaten in their last 14 league home fixtures, they should come away undefeated on Monday as well.

Given the stakes and recent head-to-head competitiveness, a tightly contested match is expected. BTTS has landed in three of the last four h2h meetings between the sides.

Despite a long list of injuries, including key players like Mattia Zaccagni and Ivan Provedel, Lazio has maintained a solid run with only one loss in their last nine competitive games. Cremonese is mired in the relegation zone in 18th place and has been historically poor at home in 2026, failing to secure a single victory at the Zini this calendar year (D4 L4). With Cremonese suffering from a league-high scoring drought—failing to score in 14 of their last 20 matches—Lazio’s superior quality and tactical discipline under Maurizio Sarri are expected to secure the away win.