Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips

Monday | 19:00 UTC | Selhurst Park | Premier League

Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest face a tough test in South London as they visit an in-form Crystal Palace side fresh off their FA Cup semi-final heroics. With both sides still battling for their respective goals, there’s plenty at stake under the lights at Selhurst.

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Analysis

Crystal Palace produced one of their best performances of the season last weekend, dismantling Aston Villa 3–0 at Wembley to secure their place in the FA Cup final. It was a performance full of energy and clinical finishing, something manager Oliver Glasner will want replicated as momentum builds toward their biggest match in years.

The Eagles have quietly built consistency in recent weeks and look like a team playing with freedom and purpose. With the cup final looming, Glasner is likely to keep his side sharp, especially with players like Ismaila Sarr and Eberechi Eze in fine form.

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Analysis

Back-to-back 2–0 defeats, to Manchester City in the FA Cup and Brentford in the league, have halted Nottingham Forest’s surge toward the top four. Nuno Espirito Santo’s men now find themselves 6th with 4 games left and a potential final-day decider against Chelsea on the horizon.

That makes this trip to Selhurst Park a must-win if they’re serious about Champions League football. However, Forest have struggled for form in recent weeks and face a Palace team with confidence and a strong home record.

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Odds

Crystal Palace are 2.08 favourites to win, with Forest priced at 3.45 to grab a crucial away victory. The draw is 3.40, and it’s worth noting that these sides have shared the points in 3 of their last 4 meetings at Selhurst Park.

Head-to-Head: Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in 8 matches against Crystal Palace since 2021, including a 1–0 win in the reverse fixture this season. However, 5 of those clashes have ended in draws, including each of their last 3 visits to South London.

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Players to Watch

Ismaila Sarr was the star of the show at Wembley with a brace and now has 11 goals this season. He’s 2.20 to either score or assist again, and 5/2 to score anytime.

Morgan Gibbs-White remains Forest’s creative heartbeat. He’s 2.40 to score or assist and will be vital if Forest are to unlock Palace’s back line.

Chris Richards returns from suspension and has collected five cards in his last six appearances. He’s a tempting 4.50 to be carded again.

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace: Henderson; Guehi, Richards, Lacroix, Mitchell; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma; Sarr, Eze, Mateta
Nottingham Forest: Sels; Murillo, Toffolo, Milenkovic, Williams; Anderson, Dominguez, Gibbs-White; Hudson-Odoi, Elanga, Wood