Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Prediction Betting Tips & Preview

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Odds

Date: 24/08/25
Kick-off time: 14:00
Venue: Selhurst Park

Another Sunday afternoon of Premier League football, and this one could be tighter than you think. Crystal Palace, unbeaten at home in six, welcome Nottingham Forest — a side that just loves a trip to Selhurst Park.

Palace drew 0-0 with Chelsea last time out, showing plenty of fight but lacking a cutting edge. Forest, on the other hand, come into this buzzing after a 3-1 win over Brentford. So, who edges this tricky clash in South London? Let’s take a closer look.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Team News

Crystal Palace are still juggling a hefty injury list. Eddie Nketiah, Daichi Kamada, Cheick Doucouré, Chadi Riad, Caleb Kporha, and Matheus França are all unavailable. That means Oliver Glasner will likely stick with a 3-4-2-1, leaning on Mateta up top and hoping Eberechi Eze can pull the strings again.

Forest’s news is far more positive. Only Nicolás Domínguez (knee) misses out, leaving Nuno Espírito Santo with nearly a full squad. Expect a 4-2-3-1 with Chris Wood spearheading the attack, supported by Gibbs-White, Ndoye, and Hudson-Odoi.

Likely Lineups

Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Devenny; Mateta.

Nottingham Forest: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips

Here’s what I think… this one won’t be a goal fest. Palace are strong at home and hard to break down, but Forest’s record at Selhurst is impressive — unbeaten in eight league visits.

Some betting angles worth a look:

• Crystal Palace to win by exactly 1 goal – They’ve been edging tight matches.
• Under 2.5 goals – Head-to-head suggests a cagey affair.
• Chris Wood anytime scorer – He’s in form after that Brentford double.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Match Prediction

Palace will sit deep, hit on the break, and look for Eze and Mateta to do the damage. Forest will have their moments too, especially with Gibbs-White and Hudson-Odoi drifting between the lines. But Palace’s defence looks that bit sharper.

Match Prediction: Crystal Palace to win. Bet with bet365.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Correct Score Tips & Prediction

I’m leaning towards a tight result. Palace’s home form tips it for me, but Forest won’t go down easy.

Correct Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-0 Nottingham Forest. Bet with bet365.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Over & Under Goals Betting Tips

The stats point towards goals being at a premium. In their last six meetings, only eight goals have been scored in total — that’s 1.3 per game.

Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tip

Here’s a combo I like for Sunday:

• Crystal Palace to win
• Under 2.5 goals
• Chris Wood 1+ shot on target
• Jean-Philippe Mateta anytime scorer

That’s a neat little bet builder if you’re backing a tense game with just a couple of key chances.

Bet Builder Tip: Crystal Palace to Win, Under 2.5, Chris Wood 1+ shot on target, Jean-Philippe Mateta anytime scorer. Bet with bet365.

Key Stats

• Crystal Palace unbeaten in last 6 home league games.
• Forest unbeaten in last 8 visits to Selhurst Park.
• Palace haven’t beaten Forest in 9 league meetings.
• 8 goals scored in the last 6 clashes between these sides.

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Which players are likely to score in Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest?

Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eberechi Eze are Palace’s best bets, while Chris Wood is the danger man for Forest.

Who will win between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest?

Crystal Palace have the home advantage and are unbeaten in six at Selhurst Park. But Forest’s away record against them is excellent. It’s a close call, though Palace look slightly stronger.

What time does Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest kick off?

The match kicks off at 14:00 on Sunday, August 24.