Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Eagles are yet to win a game this season. 

Nottingham Forest welcome Crystal Palace, who are without a win this season, in round eight of the Premier League action as they bid to continue their positive start to the season. 

Nottingham Forest have made a positive start to the new season, gathering ten points from the opening seven matches. They occupy the tenth spot in the standings. Under Nuno Espirito Santos’s guidance, the team have looked sharp this season, especially in defence.

It has caught the eye with its performances at the back. The Reds have won two games, drawn four, and lost once so far and hope to continue their excellent run with a win here. 

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are going through a poor run of form at the moment. The Eagles are yet to win a game this season which will be a major concern for them. Oliver Glasner who made an excellent start to his tenure as the manager is struggling to get the best out of the team in the current season.

They have already lost four games and have played three draws which has seen them move to the bottom position in the standings. Hopefully, the international break will come good for them as some crucial games are coming up. 

Kick-Off:

Monday, 21 October 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: City Ground

Form:

Nottingham Forest (in all competitions): D-W-D-L-D

⁠Crystal Palace (in all competitions): D-W-D-L-L

Players to Watch

Chris Wood (⁠Nottingham Forest)

Chris Wood has started the season in brilliant form for Nuno Espirito Santo’s team playing a crucial role in their recent upturn. This Premier League season, he has already scored four goals and has looked a threat with his clever movements and poacher finishing. His last two goals have come against Brighton and Chelsea which shows the form he is in this season. Hopefully, Wood can carry his excellent goalscoring run and help the team win games.

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)

Eberechi Eze has emerged as a vital member of this Crystal Palace team for his overall contribution. Be it scoring goals or providing assists, he has always stood out for them. 

However, the last few matches have been difficult for him after failing to register any goal contribution in those games. After an outstanding campaign last term where he netted 11 goals and provided six assists, Eze will be hoping to perform consistently for them in the upcoming games. He aims to help the team with his outstanding playmaking qualities and goal-scoring ability. 

Match Facts

• Nottingham Forest played a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in the last Premier League outing 
• Crystal Palace suffered a 1-0 loss against Liverpool 
• Nottingham haven’t lost their last eight against against Crystal Palace

⁠Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Chris Wood to score a goal anytime– 5/2 with bet365
• Tip 2: Nottingham Forest to win this game– 29/20 with sky bet
• Tip 3: Crystal Palace to score the opening goal– 21/20 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

Nottingham Forest have three injury concerns for this game. Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare have long-term injuries while Morgan Gibbs-White is ruled out due to an ankle injury. Also, James Ward-Prowse is suspended for this clash after picking up a red card against Chelsea in the last game. 

Crystal Palace are dealing with several injury issues at the moment. The quartet of Chadi Riad, Matheus Franca, Chris Richards, and Cheick Oumar Doucoure are suffering from injuries at the moment and are likely to be out of this game. The good news for them is Daniel Munoz is back with the squad while Adam Wharton is available for now but will soon undergo surgery. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 67

⁠Nottingham Forest – 29

Crystal Palace– 16

Draw – 22

Predicted Lineup

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

Sels (GK); Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno; Yates, Dominguez; Hudson-Odoi, Anderson, Elanga; Wood

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

Henderson (GK); Lacroix, Guehi, Chalobah; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

Match Prediction for ⁠Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace

Nottingham Forest have performed admirably compared to the Eagles who are struggling at the moment. Considering the start these two teams have made this season, we expect the home team to win here and secure three points. 

Prediction: ⁠Nottingham Forest 2-1 Crystal Palace

Telecast for Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace

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