Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace
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Match details
Match: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season - 2
Kick-off: August 24, 2025, 14:00 BST
Stadium: Selhurst Park
Predicted lineups
Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: D. Henderson
- Defenders: N. Clyne, M. Lacroix, M. Guéhi, T. Mitchell
- Midfielders: A. Wharton, W. Hughes, E. Eze
- Forwards: I. Sarr, J. Mateta, O. Édouard
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: M. Sels
- Defenders: O. Aina, N. Milenković, Murillo, N. Williams
- Midfielders: I. Sangaré, E. Anderson, D. Ndoye
- Forwards: M. Gibbs-White, C. Hudson-Odoi, C. Wood
Match background
Crystal Palace enters this fixture after a commendable performance in the 2025 FA Community Shield, securing a 3–2 penalty shootout victory over Liverpool on August 10, 2025. This triumph marked the club's first major trophy, following a 2–2 draw in regular time. The match was notable for Ismaïla Sarr's standout performance, earning him the Man of the Match accolade.
Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has shown resilience in their recent outings. In their most recent league match, they achieved a 3–1 victory over Brentford, demonstrating their offensive capabilities.
Recent form
Crystal Palace:
In their opening Premier League match, Crystal Palace secured a 0–0 draw against Chelsea, showcasing a solid defensive performance. Their recent form includes a 2–2 draw against Liverpool, a 1–1 draw against Liverpool, a 4–2 home win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and a 1–0 away victory over Manchester City.
Nottingham Forest:
Nottingham Forest's recent form includes a 3–1 home win against Brentford, a 0–1 home loss to Chelsea, a 1–2 away loss to West Ham United, a 2–2 home draw against Leicester City, and a 1–1 away draw against Crystal Palace.
Head-to-head record
- May 5, 2025: Crystal Palace 1–1 Nottingham Forest
- October 21, 2024: Nottingham Forest 1–0 Crystal Palace
- March 30, 2024: Nottingham Forest 1–1 Crystal Palace
- October 7, 2023: Crystal Palace 0–0 Nottingham Forest
- May 28, 2023: Crystal Palace 1–1 Nottingham Forest
Prediction
Considering Crystal Palace's recent trophy win and strong home form, they are likely to have the upper hand in this encounter. Nottingham Forest's recent victory over Brentford indicates they are capable of posing a challenge. A closely contested match is anticipated, with Crystal Palace edging out a narrow victory. Betting tip: Crystal Palace to win by 1 goal.