Crystal Palace will take on Nottingham Forest this weekend, in a Premier League match between two brand-new rivals.
Sunday's contest is expected to be a fiery one after Nottingham Forest effectively stole Crystal Palace's Europa League spot away from them this summer.
Will the match live up to the anticipation, or will it peter out? As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest prediction below.
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Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest prediction: The hosts to come up short
Key Stats
- Nottingham Forest have won or drawn four of their last five Premier League matches.
- Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last nine matches against Crystal Palace.
- Both teams have scored in four of Crystal Palace's last six Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest
There are lots of things working against Crystal Palace this week. Firstly, this is their first match after playing in Europe. Secondly, it is their first Premier League match without Eberechi Eze. Thirdly, they haven't beaten Nottingham Forest since 2011. Based on those three factors, it's impossible to predict an Eagles win on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Palace start as favourites
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest odds are a little surprising in that Crystal Palace have been made the pre-match favourites. Ladbrokes have given Crystal Palace a 42.1% chance of victory, while Nottingham Forest have been given just a 33.3% chance of picking up all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Forest domination
Nottingham Forest have been dominant in matches against Crystal Palace, and as mentioned earlier, they haven't lost to the Eagles in any of their last nine clashes. Draws have been extremely common, with six of those eight matches finishing all square. As a result, the price of 9/4 on another draw this weekend looks very appealing.
England Premier League 05/05/25
Crystal Palace
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 21/10/24
Nottm Forest
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 30/03/24
Nottm Forest
Crystal Palace
England Premier League 07/10/23
Crystal Palace
Nottm Forest
England Premier League 28/05/23
Crystal Palace
Nottm Forest
Crystal Palace preview: Life without Eze begins
Crystal Palace will line up without Eberechi Eze on Sunday, with the 27-year-old on the brink of joining Arsenal. Marc Guehi, who could soon follow him out the door, is still available for selection and should start on Sunday. On the injury front, Eddie Nketiah, Matheus Franca, Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure are all unavailable.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell, Sarr, Mateta, Devenny
England Premier League 11/05/25
W
Tottenham
0
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Nottm Forest
1
Crystal Palace
1
England FA Cup 26/04/25
W
Aston Villa
0
Crystal Palace
3
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Arsenal
2
Crystal Palace
2
England Premier League 19/04/25
D
Bournemouth
0
Crystal Palace
0
Nottingham Forest preview: Four debuts are possible
Nottingham Forest have been busy in the transfer market in the last couple of weeks, and four new players could make their debuts this week, with James McAtee, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Omari Hutchinson, and Douglas Luiz all registered. Nicolas Dominguez is the club's only injury absentee.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams, Anderson, Luiz, Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Leicester
2
Nottm Forest
2
England Premier League 05/05/25
D
Crystal Palace
1
Nottm Forest
1
England Premier League 01/05/25
L
Brentford
2
Nottm Forest
0
England FA Cup 27/04/25
L
Man City
2
Nottm Forest
0
England Premier League 21/04/25
W
Tottenham
1
Nottm Forest
2
Player to watch: Chris Wood
There were many people over the summer who confidently claimed that Chris Wood wouldn't be able to produce the same form that he managed last season this time around. However, based on his opening match of the season, where he netted twice against Brentford, the New Zealander could even go up a gear during the 2025/26 campaign.