Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest

Crystal Palace enter this match with mixed results, having won three and lost two of their last six matches across all competitions. Their recent league form shows difficulty, including a defeat to Ipswich and a goalless draw at Leeds. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have struggled for consistency in the league, recording one win, two draws, and three defeats in their last six matches. They ended their most recent league outing with a narrow loss to Coventry, though they previously managed a win away at Aston Villa. Both sides are currently separated by only one point in the league standings.

The recent history between the two clubs suggests a tight encounter, as three of their last four meetings have ended in a draw. Nottingham Forest won the only match in this series that did not finish level, a narrow victory in October 2024.

• Crystal Palace have A. Disasi reported suspended and ruled out, alongside C. Riad who is ruled out.
• Crystal Palace also have A. Khalaili, D. Henderson, J. Mateta, and T. Tomiyasu listed as in doubt.
• N. Savona is in doubt for Nottingham Forest.
• Nottingham Forest enter the fixture with a rest of 22 days, while Crystal Palace have had eight days to prepare.

With both teams separated by a single point in the league and a recent history dominated by drawn matches, there is little to distinguish the two sides. Crystal Palace are facing a significant number of absences, while Nottingham Forest have had a lengthy break from competitive play. Our records do not support a clear lean for either team in this fixture.

We have no record of the formation used by Crystal Palace in their most recent match, as only their coach is confirmed.