AliousForest’s Champions League Dream Takes Hit as Supercomputer Updates Odds After Chelsea’s Victory
Nottingham Forest’s hopes of securing a historic Champions League berth have taken a significant blow following crucial victories for top-four rivals Chelsea and Aston Villa. Both sides recorded wins on Friday night, complicating Forest’s path to Europe’s elite competition ahead of their pivotal clash with West Ham on Sunday.
Despite West Ham manager Graham Potter praising Forest’s attacking prowess, pressure is mounting on Nuno Espirito Santo’s men, who now find themselves in a must-win situation. Pundit Chris Sutton has predicted a draw at the London Stadium, which would deal a critical blow to Forest’s aspirations.
**Supercomputer Prediction Paints Gloomy Picture**
Just weeks ago, in mid-April, the Opta supercomputer projected a fifth-place finish for Forest. However, the combination of Forest’s inconsistent recent form and the resurgence of Chelsea and Villa has forced a recalculation. According to the latest data, Forest are now expected to end the campaign in seventh place.
More worrying is their updated likelihood of finishing in the top four: Opta gives Forest just an 11.25% chance of Champions League qualification, in stark contrast to Villa’s 48.54%.
Forest Still Have Everything to Play For
While the odds have narrowed, Forest’s mission remains clear: win both of their remaining games. Victory over West Ham would keep their hopes alive heading into a dramatic final-day showdown against Chelsea at the City Ground.
Despite the mathematical setback, former defender Michael Dawson remains confident Forest can still gatecrash the Champions League party. If they collect maximum points, they’ll at least finish the season on their own terms—and potentially write a remarkable final chapter in what has already been an extraordinary campaign.
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