Chelsea are looking to bounce back after losing their unbeaten streak, whilst The Cherries are trying to find their first win in nine matche.
This may present Scott Parker’s team with their best opportunity to finally claim a win, with the visitors suffering something of an injury crisis.
Forest’s strength when playing at home may just be the deciding factor in this contest, which may well consolidate one of the clubs to the safe, lower-half of the league rather than flirting with the dangerous positions just above the relegation zone.
Crisis mode for these teams. Both are struggling to find the winning formula in recent weeks, and they will both be hoping this encounter will kick-start a New Year’s reset, and that they may hope for continued Premier League football next season.