Chelsea and Nottingham Forest are set for a high-stakes Premier League final day clash on Sunday evening at City Ground, with both teams vying for a coveted top-five finish and Champions League qualification.

The Blues currently sit in 5th position with 66 points from 37 games, while Forest occupy 7th place with 65 points. This final match of the 2024/25 Premier League season could determine which team secures European football for the next campaign.

When these teams last met at Stamford Bridge, the encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. Sunday's rematch promises even more drama with significant consequences for both sides.

Chelsea's Path to Champions League

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea need just a win to almost certainly guarantee a top-five finish and Champions League qualification. However, if they draw, they would need either Aston Villa to lose against Manchester United or Newcastle United to fail to win against Everton.

A defeat would likely end Chelsea's Champions League hopes unless Newcastle lose by three more goals than the Blues on the final day.

Chelsea will be without several key players for this crucial fixture, including Nicolas Jackson and Mykhaylo Mudryk (both suspended), as well as Wesley Fofana and Omari Kellyman (both sidelined with thigh injuries).

Nottingham Forest's Champions League Ambitions

Nuno Santo's Nottingham Forest face a more challenging path to Champions League qualification. They must defeat Chelsea and hope that at least one of Newcastle or Aston Villa lose their respective matches against Everton and Manchester United.

Forest will be without Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who is suffering from an abdominal injury, and Eric da Silva Moreira, who is sidelined with an ankle injury.

The match kicks off at 4 p.m. Nigerian time on Sunday, with fans of both clubs eagerly anticipating this season-defining encounter that could reshape both teams' European ambitions for next season.