Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Preview & Betting Odds

We are backing Nottingham Forest to come away with three points at home to a struggling Crystal Palace. Forest have started the season well, sitting tenth in the league. They have recorded big results, including a 1-0 win over Liverpool and 1-1 draw at Chelsea. The hosts have only lost once in their last seven and currently have double the points they had at this stage in the last two seasons.

In contrast, Palace have had an awful start to the campaign. They have yet to record a win in the Premier League and have lost four of their seven games so far. Despite picking up draws against Man United and Chelsea, they have struggled to build any sort of momentum and have been unable to secure positive results – Nottingham Forest 2-0 Crystal Palace

Date: 21/10/24

Kick-off time: 14:00 EST

Venue: City Ground

Where to watch: USA Network

Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace face off in a crucial Premier League clash as both teams aim to improve their positions in the table.

Palace have struggled to find their footing this season, winless and currently in the relegation zone. Their lack of goals and defensive lapses have been major concerns.

Forest have had a more promising start, securing a few wins and currently sitting comfortably in mid-table. However, they'll need to maintain their consistency to avoid relegation.

There has been very little to split these two sides in recent seasons. The pair have met four times in the Premier League since 2022, with the last three games ending in a draw. Forest won the first meeting 1-0 at home. Last season, they played a goalless draw at Selhurst Park, before a 1-1 in the reverse fixture.

Key Players to Watch

• Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace): The midfielder is a key player for Palace but has struggled for form.
• Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest): The striker has been a goal threat for Forest.
• Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest): His absence will be a significant blow for Forest.

Nottingham Forest

James Ward-Prowse will not be available as he serves a suspension for picking up two yellow cards in the last game. Morgan Gibbs-White will be out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Ibrahim Sangare and Danilo also remain out.

Crystal Palace

Chris Richards and Cheick Doucoure could make their returns from injury. Matheus Franca remains out with no return date set.

Nottingham Forest:

In their last five games, Nottingham Forest have won one, lost one and drawn three. A 1-1 draw started this run, coming away with a point at Wolves. Chris Wood scored 10 minutes in, though they were pegged back two minutes later. Following the international break, they picked up a huge three points at Anfield, beating Liverpool 1-0. Callum Hudson-Odoi produced an excellent finish to give them the lead with 18 minutes to go, one they would not relinquish.

Forest then travelled to another unbeaten team in Brighton. They maintained their streak with a 2-2 draw. They took the lead through a Wood penalty, but the hosts turned it around with goals from Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck. Ramon Sosa levelled the score with 20 minutes to go.

They lost their first game of the season at home to Fulham. Raul Jimenez scored the decisive goal early in the second half to take all three points. Forest responded very well with a point at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea. Wood gave them the lead, but they were unable to hold on as Noni Madueke equalised shortly after.

Crystal Palace:

In their last five games, Crystal Palace have won one, drawn two and lost two. It has been a difficult stretch for Palace as their slow start to the season continues. This run started with a 2-2 draw at home to Leicester, though they will see it as a point gained. They fell 2-0 behind to goals from Jamie Vardy and Stephy Mavididi, before Jean-Phillippe Mateta pulled one back. He then levelled from the spot in stoppage time.

Attention shifted to EFL Cup action as they advanced with a 2-1 win at Championship side QPR. Eddie Nketiah and Eberechi Eze scored either side of a Sam Field equaliser. A tough home fixture against Man United followed, but they were able to hold them to a goalless draw, and could have taken all three points with chances of their own.

An opportunity to pick up a win came at struggling Everton, but the Toffees came out on top 2-1. Marc Guehi opened the scoring early, but a brace from Dwight McNeil turned it around. Last time out Palace hosted Liverpool, though fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat. Diogo Jota scored the winner in the ninth minute.

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