Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Prediction and Betting Tips | Premier League

Manmohan KejeriwalModified: 26 Mar 2024 10:22 AM

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Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace fixture will play a significant role in determining Nuno Espirito Santo’s side’s fate in the 2023-2024 Premier League season in terms of their survival hopes and relegation battle. Forest currently sits at 18th position in this season’ stable with 21 points to their tally. A home win against Crystal Palace could move them out of the relegation zone for a while.

On the other hand Crystal Palace, are currently eight points clear of the relegation zone, sitting in 14th position with 29 points to their tally. Also, they have an extra game in hand over the 18th-place Nottingham Forest. While the hosts will try and do their best to get all three points on the day, Crystal Palace could very well play a spoilsport for Forest’s winning hopes.

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Team news

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest could miss out on some of the players like Ola Aina and Nuno Tavares as they are still reported to be on the club’s injury list. However, the club’s manager Nuno Espirito Santo will be determined to work with whatever resources he has available against Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace

Palace on the other hand could miss their defenders like Marc Guehi and Rob Holding. The London-based side is also lacking midfield options in the form of Michael Olise and Jeffery Schlupp as they further mark the club’s injury list. Despite the injury concerns, Palace would fancy their chances of notching up all three points against Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Predicted lineups

Nottingham Forest

Nuno Espirito Santo would be looking to slash out an attacking eleven in their home fixture against Crystal Palace. With home support behind them, one expects the team to be on front-foot from the first whistle.

Predicted XI: M.Sels (GK), H.Toffolo, Willy Bolly, M.Costa dos Santos, Nico Williams, I. Sangare, R.Yates, Morgan Gibbs White, D.Origi, A.Elanga, Chris Wood

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace would be wary of the threat that Nottingham Forest carries on the counter. They would be looking for a composed start to the match and let themselves settle into the fixture before trying to take the initiative themselves.

Predicted XI: S. Johnstone (GK), J.Ward, J.Anderson, C.Richards, D.Munoz, J.Lerma, A.Wharton, T.Mitchell, E.Eze, Jordan Ayew, J.Mateta

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace head-to-head

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Matches 4; Nottingham Forest 2; Draws 2; Crystal Palace 0

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Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace remains an important fixture for Nottingham Forest to get themselves out of the relegation zone and build their season on the back of a positive result. They will be cherishing the home support at the City ground and looking to dictate the terms over Crystal Palace. However, the visitors should not be fazed by the circumstances and look to pile up more pressure on Forest’s fizzling-out campaign.

Predicted score: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Crystal Palace