The Premier League clash at The City Ground on Monday will see Nottingham Forest host Crystal Palace.
Below, find all predictions, polls, and stats for the Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace match, including the best betting odds.
Nottingham Forest
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Nottingham Forest comes into this match following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. In that game, they had 33% possession and made 16 attempts on goal, with 9 on target; Chris Wood scored for Forest in the 49th minute. Chelsea had 22 attempts, with Noni Madueke scoring in the 57th minute. Nottingham Forest has struggled defensively, conceding in 5 of their last 6 matches, with a total of 6 goals against. Additionally, they have not lost to Crystal Palace in their last 7 encounters but have failed to win their last 3 league meetings and haven’t triumphed at home in their last 6 league games.
Crystal Palace
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After a loss to Liverpool, Crystal Palace is eager to bounce back. In that match, they recorded 32% possession and 9 shots, with 5 on target, while Liverpool had 16 attempts, with Diogo Jota scoring for the Reds. Crystal Palace has also struggled defensively, conceding in 5 of their last 6 games, allowing 7 goals overall. They have not won against Nottingham Forest in their last 3 away league matches and are without an away victory in their last 3 league games.
Head to Head
The teams have a history of draws; since September 18, 2012, 5 out of their encounters have ended level, making up 83% of their matchups. A total of 11 goals have been scored between them, with Nottingham Forest netting 6 and Crystal Palace 5, averaging 1.83 goals per game. Their most recent league encounter was on March 30, 2024, ending in a 1-1 draw, with both Chris Wood and Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring.
Team News: Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest is expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, likely featuring Matz Sels, Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Alex Moreno, Ryan Yates, Nicolas Dominguez, Anthony Elanga, Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Chris Wood.
Team News: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will be without Chadi Riad (knee injury) and Matheus França (rib fracture). They are likely to field a 3-4-2-1 formation, including Dean Henderson, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guehi, Maxence Lacroix, Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell, Edward Nketiah, Eberechi Eze, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Prediction
We believe Crystal Palace will find it challenging to score against Nottingham Forest, who are likely to secure a win, possibly keeping a clean sheet. Our prediction is a closely contested 1-0 victory for Nottingham Forest at full-time.
Best Odds for the Game
The latest odds for a Nottingham Forest win are at 2.4, a draw is priced at 3.32, and a Crystal Palace victory is available at 2.98. These are the most competitive prices currently offered. Our expert partners suggest betting on over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions 24hscores for further insights.
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Prediction October 21, 2024
