Selhurst Park prepares for a crucial Premier League clash on October 11, 2026, as Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest. Palace arrive in significantly better form, having won three of their last five outings, pushing their win rate to 35%. Their attacking output stands at 35 goals, though their defence has conceded 36. In contrast, Nottingham Forest have endured a tougher spell, with just one win in their last five, complemented by three draws and a loss, contributing to their lower 25% win rate. Forest have struggled for goals, netting 32, and have been more porous defensively, conceding 44.
Intriguingly, the bookmakers see this as a finely balanced affair, with the home side marginally favoured at 2.744, while Forest are just behind at 2.76, and a draw priced at 3.47. The win probabilities, however, paint a different picture, suggesting a draw or away win are far more likely at 45% each, with Palace's home win probability at a surprising 10%. This disparity likely stems from a history of tight encounters; their last five head-to-heads have seen four 1-1 draws and a narrow 1-0 Forest victory. Expect another cagey affair, with the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.86 reflecting the expectation of a low-scoring contest. Both sides will be desperate for three points to solidify their league positions, making individual moments of brilliance or defensive lapses potentially decisive.
44. W. Benitez, 8. J. Lerma, 5. A. Disasi, 33. B. Chilwell, 30. O. Mingueza, 19. W. Hughes, 20. A. Wharton, 3. T. Mitchell, 11. D. McNeil, 29. E. Guessand, 9. E. Nketiah
26. M. Sels, 23. Cunha, 2. O. Diomande, 5. Murillo, 27. D. Munoz, 24. J. McAtee, 21. X. Schlager, 3. N. Williams, 10. M. Gibbs-White, 14. D. Ndoye, 19. L. Delap
Match events
3' Goal Normal Goal — Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest)
16' Card Yellow Card — Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace)
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