The Matchday 35 clash in the Premier League between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest will take place on May 5 at Selhurst Park in London. Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Crystal Palace
The Londoners have shown decent form in their last two league matches but have only managed to secure draws. First, they drew 0-0 at home against Bournemouth, followed by a 2-2 draw away to Arsenal. Crystal Palace's winless run in the Premier League now extends to four matches (2 draws and 2 losses). Oliver Glasner's side is in 12th place and is no longer in contention for European qualification, trailing by 12 points.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 9 league matches (4 wins and 3 draws).
- Crystal Palace has not won in the first half in seven consecutive Premier League encounters (4 draws and 3 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 9 of the last 11 home matches for the Londoners in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (4-5-1)
Dean Henderson – Marc Guehi, Maxence Lacroix, Tyrick Mitchell, Daniel Munoz – Jefferson Lerma, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Justin Devenny, Eberechi Eze – Edward Nketiah.
Nottingham Forest
The team has lost 3 of their last 4 league matches. They managed a victory only against Tottenham (2-1), while losing to Aston Villa (1-2), Everton (0-1), and Brentford (0-2). Notably, Nuno Espirito Santo's side has lost two consecutive home games without scoring. Following this poor run, the club has dropped to sixth place, diminishing their chances of finishing in the Champions League zone. However, they are only behind Chelsea, who are in fifth, on goal difference.
- Nottingham Forest's uncompromising away streak in the Premier League stands at 13 matches (7 wins and 6 losses).
- No more than three goals have been scored in Nottingham Forest's last five Premier League matches.
- The club has scored in 9 of their last 10 away league games.
Predicted lineup for Nottingham Forest (4-3-3)
Matz Sels – Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams – Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Ryan Yates – Callum Hudson-Odoi, Anthony Elanga, Chris Wood.
Goalkeeper Matt Turner is unavailable due to loan agreement terms, and midfielder Cheick Doucoure is out with an injury.
Referee
Andy Madley (England)
Matches – 17 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 58;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 12%.
Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest: Match Prediction
The Londoners struggle against top opponents who favor attacking play and have strong forwards, as seen in their matches against Manchester City and Newcastle last month. Notably, Crystal Palace has only lost to these two clubs in their last nine league matches. Nottingham Forest, however, does not fit this profile as they often cede possession and rely on counter-attacks.
In my opinion, Oliver Glasner's side will not lose to Nottingham Forest. The Londoners perform well at home, securing three wins and a draw in their last four Premier League matches. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest seems unprepared for the season's final stretch, losing their spot in the Champions League zone. They have also struggled away from home, losing four of their last six Premier League away games, only defeating Tottenham and Ipswich.
My prediction: Crystal Palace with a handicap (0)
