Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
Date: Monday 5 May 2025
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Venue: Selhurst Park

The match at Selhurst Park is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both teams having something to prove. Crystal Palace will look to capitalise on their home advantage and recent positive performances against strong teams. At the same time, Nottingham Forest will aim to continue their push for a top-five finish.

Given the recent form and head-to-head history, the game could see a tactical battle with both teams looking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities. Crystal Palace's home form and the potential impact of their key players like Eze and Mateta might give them a slight edge, with Forest stuttering of late.

Match Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Crystal Palace's recent Premier League form has been inconsistent, but they'll be buoyed by that fantastic FA Cup semi-final performance last weekend.

The Eagles have shown resilience in drawing against strong teams like Arsenal and Bournemouth, but heavy defeats against Newcastle and Manchester City highlight their struggles away from home. Their home win against Brighton is a positive sign, indicating their potential to perform well at Selhurst Park.

Last 5 league matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-5 vs Newcastle (A)
• Loss: 2-5 vs Man City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Brighton (H)
  

Nottingham Forest have had a disappointing run in their recent outings, with three losses denting their hopes of securing Champions League football. Their victories against Tottenham and Man United demonstrate their capability to see games out, but losses to Everton, Aston Villa and Brentford have exposed some cracks in Nuno's well-oiled machine.

Last 5 league matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Brentford (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Everton (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Man United (H)
  

The historical data between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest shows a competitive rivalry with little to separate the sides.

Results indicate a closely contested matchup, with Forest slightly edging out Palace in recent encounters. The teams have a history of drawing, sharing the spoils three times in their last five meetings, so this game is likely to be another tight affair.

• Nott'm Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace (21 Oct 2024)
• Nott'm Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace (30 Mar 2024)
• Crystal Palace 0-0 Nott'm Forest (07 Oct 2023)
• Crystal Palace 1-1 Nott'm Forest (28 May 2023)
• Nott'm Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace (12 Nov 2022)
  

• Cheick Doucoure (Knee) - Out
• Chadi Riad (Knee) - Out
• Matt Turner (Ineligible to face parent club) - Out
  

Nottingham Forest currently have a clean bill of health, with no reported injuries or suspensions.

Henderson; Richards, Guehi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

Crystal Palace are likely to deploy their trusted 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive structure while utilising the pace and creativity of Eze and Sarr to launch quick counter-attacks.

Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Nottingham Forest may opt for a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to control the midfield with Yates and Anderson, while relying on the pace and directness of Elanga and Hudson-Odoi to exploit Palace's back three.

• Eberechi Eze vs Ryan Yates: Eze's creativity and dribbling skills will be crucial for Palace, and Yates' role in breaking up play and distributing the ball will be vital for Forest.
• Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Murillo: Mateta's physical presence and goal-scoring ability will be tested against Murillo's defensive solidity and ability to read the game.
• Anthony Elanga vs Tyrick Mitchell: Elanga's pace and directness could pose a significant threat to Palace's defence, with Mitchell needing to be at his best to contain him.
  

Crystal Palace have never beaten Nottingham Forest in a Premier League game, drawing five and losing four of their nine meetings.

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