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 performance in their last two league matches but had to settle for draws. First, they drew 0-0 at home against Bournemouth, and then played out a 2-2 draw away to Arsenal. Crystal Palace's winless run in the Premier League now stands at four matches (2 draws and 2 losses). Oliver Glasner's side is in 12th place and no longer in contention for a European spot, trailing by 12 points.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 9 league games (4 wins and 3 draws).
- Crystal Palace has not won the first half in their last seven Premier League matches (4 draws and 3 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 9 of the last 11 home Premier League matches for the Londoners.
Projected 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 defeated Tottenham (2-1) but lost to Aston Villa (1-2), Everton (0-1), and Brentford (0-2). Notably, Nuno Espírito Santo's side has lost two consecutive home games without scoring. This poor run has seen them drop to sixth place, diminishing their chances of finishing in the Champions League spots. However, they are only behind Chelsea, who are fifth, on goal difference.
- Nottingham's uncompromising away streak in the Premier League is 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 matches.
Projected 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, while midfielder Cheick Doucouré 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 offensive players. This was evident in their matches against Manchester City and Newcastle last month. In fact, only these two clubs have beaten Crystal Palace in their last nine league matches. Nottingham Forest, however, is not in the same category, as they often concede possession and rely on counterattacks.
In my opinion, Oliver Glasner's men will not lose to Nottingham Forest. The Londoners perform well at home, having won three and drawn one of their last four Premier League matches there. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, seems unprepared for the season's final stretch, which has cost them a Champions League spot. Additionally, they have struggled on the road, losing four of their last six away Premier League matches, with victories only against Tottenham and Ipswich.
My prediction – Crystal Palace with a handicap (0)
