Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: Preview, Predictions, Team News & Lineups
Nottingham Forest will host Crystal Palace at the City Ground this Sunday afternoon as part of Round 24 in the 2025-26 Premier League season. Forest comes into this match fresh from a 2-0 victory over Brentford, while Crystal Palace suffered a 3-1 defeat at home to Chelsea in their last outing.
Match Preview: Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace
After a challenging start to the campaign, Nottingham Forest is showing signs of improvement. Coach Sean Dyche has helped the team remain unbeaten in their last three league matches. Currently, Forest sits in 17th position in the Premier League, five points clear of the relegation zone.
Despite their recent success, Forest has struggled to find the back of the net consistently, with only Wolverhampton Wanderers scoring fewer goals than their 23 this season. Historically, Forest has fared well against Crystal Palace, remaining unbeaten in their last ten competitive meetings, with the most recent encounter ending in a 1-1 draw.
Crystal Palace’s Current Struggles
On the other hand, Crystal Palace is experiencing a dismal run this season. After a successful previous season where they clinched the FA Cup and earned a spot in the UEFA Conference League, the Eagles are winless in their last 11 matches in all competitions. They currently sit precariously above the relegation zone with 28 points.
Palace’s issues have been compounded by recent player departures, including former captain Marc Guehi. Furthermore, head coach Oliver Glasner has announced he will leave at the season’s end. Palace’s form has been particularly troubling, as they seek to end a five-match losing streak away from home.
Team News Ahead of the Match
Nottingham Forest’s roster will be missing key players due to injuries. Goalkeeper John Victor is sidelined for an extended period due to a severe knee injury. Chris Wood and Nicolo Savona will also be unavailable, adding to Dyche’s challenges.
For Crystal Palace, several players are grappling with injuries. Midfielder Adam Wharton will miss this match due to suspension. The availability of Nathaniel Clyne remains uncertain, while Chieck Doucoure continues to recover from a long-term injury.
Expected Lineups
Nottingham Forest
- Sels
- Aina
- Milenkovic
- Murillo
- Williams
- Anderson
- Sangare
- Hudson-Odoi
- Gibbs-White
- Dominguez
- Igor Jesus
Crystal Palace
- Henderson
- Richards
- Lacroix
- Canvot
- Munoz
- Lerma
- Hughes
- Mitchell
- Pino
- Mateta
- Sarr
Prediction
Considering Nottingham Forest’s recent form and historical record against Palace, predictions favor a home win. A scoreline of 1-0 in favor of Forest would not be surprising, especially as previous encounters at the City Ground have shown a similar outcome.
