Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27
Crystal Palace must find a way past Nottingham Forest’s resilient defence.
Crystal Palace will host Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in a Premier League fixture. Both teams look to improve their positions in the league table. The match brings together two sides with different tactical approaches.
Palace are looking to make home advantage count. Forest are aiming to continue their strong record in this matchup.
The fixture has often been difficult for Palace, with Nottingham Forest proving a challenging opponent in recent meetings. Forest will look to use their attacking options and midfield creativity to trouble the hosts. Meanwhile, Palace will aim to create opportunities through their wide players and attacking midfielders.
Both managers face selection decisions ahead of kick-off. Palace have several injury and suspension concerns, while Forest are monitoring defensive absences that could influence their starting back three.
Kick-off Details
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- Competition: Premier League 2026-27
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM IST
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
- Referee: To be announced
- VAR: In use
Form
Crystal Palace: L-D-W-L-W
Nottingham Forest: L-W-D-D-L
Players to watch out for
Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace)
Mitchell has provided an attacking threat from the left, scoring twice in the league this season. His forward runs could help Palace create chances against Forest’s back three.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
Gibbs-White is central to Forest’s creativity, linking the midfield with the forwards and creating chances in advanced areas. His ability to find space behind Palace’s midfield could prove important.
Match Facts
- Nottingham Forest have won six of the 15 recorded meetings between the two clubs, while Crystal Palace have won once and eight matches have ended in draws.
- Crystal Palace have never beaten Nottingham Forest in their 12 Premier League meetings, drawing eight and losing four.
- Five of the six Premier League meetings at Selhurst Park have ended in draws, with Forest’s only away league win there coming in April 1995.
- Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last 11 meetings with Crystal Palace across all competitions.
Betting tips & odds
- Tip 1: Draw – 12/5 with bet365.
- Tip 2: Jørgen Strand Larsen to score anytime – 21/10 with bet365.
- Tip 3: Liam Delap to score anytime – 9/4 with bet365.
Injury & team news
Crystal Palace are expected to be without Chadi Riad, who is recovering from a knee injury, and Axel Disasi, who is suspended. Jean-Philippe Mateta is a doubt with a hamstring injury, while goalkeeper Dean Henderson is also doubtful with a foot problem. Anan Khalaili has a thigh issue, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is being assessed after a calf problem.
With Mateta potentially unavailable, Jørgen Strand Larsen is expected to lead the attack. Daichi Kamada and Yéremy Pino could operate behind him, while Adam Wharton and Quinten Timber are likely to feature in midfield.
Nottingham Forest have defensive concerns ahead of the trip to Selhurst Park. Nicolò Savona is listed as unavailable with a knee injury. Meanwhile, Nikola Milenković is also a doubt after missing the recent match against Coventry City.
Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to play a key creative role, with Dan Ndoye providing support in attack. Liam Delap is projected to lead the line. Meanwhile, Ousmane Diomande could start in the back three if Milenković is unavailable.
Head-to-head stats
- Matches Played: 15
- Crystal Palace: 01
- Nottingham Forest: 08
- Draw: 06
Predicted Lineup
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Walter Benítez, Chris Richards, Óscar Mingueza, Jaydee Canvot, Darío Osorio, Quinten Timber, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell, Daichi Kamada, Yéremy Pino, Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1)
Matz Sels, Jair Cunha, Ousmane Diomande, Murillo, Daniel Muñoz, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, Neco Williams, Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White, Liam Delap.
Match Prediction
Nottingham Forest’s historical record against Palace gives them confidence heading into this fixture, while the hosts will look to take advantage of playing at Selhurst Park. Palace’s injury concerns could affect their attacking options. But Forest’s own defensive absences may give the hosts opportunities.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest
Telecast Details
US: USA Network and Universo
UK: NOW, Sky Sports+ app, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Main Event UHD
India: JioHotstar and Star Sports Select 2
Canada: DAZN Canada, Fubo Sports CA
When is the Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Premier League clash?
The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Where will the match be played?
The fixture will take place at Selhurst Park in London, England.
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