Read our Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest prediction with the latest odds, probable lineups, and smart betting tips ahead of this Premier League clash.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 11 October 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | London, Selhurst Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports PL |
Oliver Glasner brings Nottingham Forest back to Selhurst Park on Sunday, which gives Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest a spiky edge in the Premier League.
Palace have picked up just four points under Pierre Sage, and both of their Selhurst Park outings have ended in defeat, against Manchester City and Ipswich.
Forest looked to have turned a corner after promising results against Liverpool and Aston Villa, but the Coventry defeat before the international break stung. They do their best work away from home.
Palace have drawn their last five home matches against Forest in all competitions. Stalemates are this fixture's default setting, and that leaves Sage under pressure to break the pattern.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Form
Palace have failed to win 11 of their last 12 matches in the Premier League, which is a grim return for a side with a new man in charge. Their games are rarely dull, though, with 5+ goals scored in 3 of their last 4 Premier League matches. Adam Wharton remains the heartbeat of the engine room and keeps drawing fouls.
Forest sit above Palace in the table and travel well. Six of their seven Premier League wins in 2026 have come away from home, including last month's impressive triumph at Aston Villa. The Coventry defeat took some shine off, but Igor Jesus has been a reliable source of shots on target and Dan Ndoye keeps letting fly.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Crystal Palace: A. Khalaili (Injured/out), C. Riad (Injured/out), A. Disasi (Suspended), T. Tomiyasu (Injured/doubtful), D. Henderson (Doubtful), J. Mateta (Doubtful)
Nottingham Forest: N. Milenkovic (Injured/doubtful), N. Savona (Injured/doubtful)
Crystal Palace
Axel Disasi is serving a three-match ban after his sending-off against Ipswich, and Anan Khalaili looks set to miss out with a suspected hamstring problem. Takehiro Tomiyasu has also picked up an injury and is doubtful, while Oscar Mingueza could start at right wing-back. The good news is that Dean Henderson and Jean-Philippe Mateta are both expected to be fit.
Nottingham Forest
Nikola Milenkovic and Nicolo Savona are Forest's only injury concerns, and both could yet be involved this weekend. The Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest lineups have an interesting subplot in midfield, where Ibrahim Sangaré is pushing to make his first start since August alongside James McAtee.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: D. Henderson; T. Tomiyasu, C. Richards, J. Canvot; T. Mitchell, A. Wharton, D. Kamada, Ó. Mingueza; Y. Pino, E. Nketiah, J. Mateta
Nottingham Forest
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Sels; Murillo, O. Diomande, J. Cunha; N. Williams, I. Sangaré, J. McAtee, D. Muñoz; M. Gibbs-White, D. Ndoye; L. Delap
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Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Key Stats & Match Facts
Nottingham Forest are undefeated in their last 12 matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
Crystal Palace have drawn their last five home matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
Crystal Palace have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 9 matches against Nottingham Forest in all competitions.
There have been 5+ cards in 4 of the last 4 meetings between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 appearances against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Forest to edge it. Glasner's side are 7/4 (AK Bets) and carry a slightly higher implied probability of winning than Palace, who have lost both of their home games this season. Expect goals at both ends rather than another stubborn stalemate, with the visitors getting the nod.
Best Bets
Nottingham Forest in the Draw No Bet market, with your stake back if the game ends level. Forest are undefeated in their last 12 matches against Palace in all competitions, and Palace's league form under Sage has been dreadful. Draw No Bet is the sensible way in, because it covers the draw that this fixture keeps throwing up while still backing the better side.
Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Projections put the total at around 2.5 goals, nudging slightly towards the over, and our Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest best bets lean on Forest creating plenty and taking a lot of shots against a Palace defence that struggles to stop opponents creating opportunities. The caveat is that the last nine meetings in all competitions have stayed under the line, so this is a lean rather than a thump on the table.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder
Our Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest bet builder tips back Forest's attackers, a card for Liam Delap and a goal-heavy afternoon at Selhurst Park.
Liam Delap to be shown a card. Delap has picked up a booking in two of his past three top-flight outings, and Forest play with an aggressive edge.
Igor Jesus over 0.5 shots on target. He has found the target at least once in four of his previous five league games, and Palace are poor at stopping opponents creating opportunities.
Over 3.5 goals. There have been 5+ goals scored in 3 of Crystal Palace's last 4 Premier League matches, so their games have been anything but stubborn lately.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 14/1.
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Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Talking Points
The storyline writes itself. Oliver Glasner led Palace to the FA Cup, the FA Community Shield and the UEFA Conference League before leaving, and now he returns in the opposition dugout. Pierre Sage arrived with a Ligue 1 Manager of the Year award on his CV, yet he has asked the home supporters at Selhurst Park for "just another 1% more than normal", which tells you how much he needs this one. The Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest betting odds have moved Glasner's way, with Forest backed in since the market opened and Palace drifting. Given Palace's home struggles under their new boss, that move makes sense.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Predictions FAQs
When is the Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest English Premier League game?
The match takes place on Sunday 11 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest being played?
The match is being played at Selhurst Park in London.
Where can I watch Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest?
You can watch Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest live on Sky Sports PL.
What competition is Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest in?
The match is part of the Premier League.
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