Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended on level terms.

Crystal Palace are all set to host Nottingham Forest in the matchweek 2 fixture of the English Premier League 2025-26 season. It is going to be an intense contest between these sides, which is scheduled to take place at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles were held to a draw in their opening game of the Premier League against Chelsea. It was a good effort by Crystal Palace, but it was not enough and they only ended up securing a single point. For the upcoming game, they will be at home and will be looking to clinch the first win of the new EPL campaign.

Nottingham Forest are coming in after easily defeating Brentford in their previous game of the English football first division. It was a top effort by the Tricky Trees. Despite being away from home, they will feel confident and will be looking to extend their winning run here.

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— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) August 21, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Sunday, August 24
• Kick-off Time: 06:30 p.m. IST/ 01:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

Form:

Crystal Palace: D

Nottingham Forest: W

Players to Watch

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Jean-Philippe Mateta will have an important part to play in the attacking front for Crystal Palace. As many reports suggest, Eberechi Eze is moving away to Arsenal and because of that, a whole lot of responsibility will be on the shoulders of Mateta. He scored a goal for the Eagles in their Conference League qualifying game, leading them to a win.

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— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 21, 2025

Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)

Chris Wood continues his form coming into the new English Premier League campaign. The 33-year-old forward from New Zealand scored a sensational brace, which helped Nottingham Forest secure an easy win in their opening league game. He will be ready to lead his side on the attacking front.

Match Facts

• Three of the last five matches between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest ended in a draw.
• The Eagles have only scored three goals in their last five games against the Tricky Trees.
• Nottingham Forest are unbeaten against Crystal Palace in their last five fixtures.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @23/10 bet365
• Chris Wood to score @13/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @3/1 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Crystal Palace will be without the services of Chadi Riad, Edward Nketiah and three other players as they are injured. Eze won’t feature in the match as he is set to complete his transfer to Arsenal. While Guéhi’s availability is also a big question, as he has been linked with a move away from the club.

Nicolas Dominguez will sit out for Nottingham Forest due to an injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 69

Crystal Palace won: 16

Nottingham Forest won: 30

Draws: 23

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Kamada; Mateta

Nottingham Forest predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangaré, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood

Match Prediction

The clubs are ready to produce an interesting contest, but the English Premier League between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-2 Nottingham Forest

Telecast Details

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