Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Match Predictions
With Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace over the weekend on the Premier League front, both sides return to an intriguing position for home team Nottingham Forest and a complete failure to win on the road, as Crystal Palace has failed to secure a win thus far into the campaign. Both sides have much to prove in this tie, and it will indeed be a thrilling encounter as each aims to break their winless streaks.
Nottingham Forest’s Recent Performance
After avoiding relegation last season, Nottingham Forest’s campaign this time has been a mixture of highs and lows. With two wins, four draws, and just one loss, they have secured a respectable 10 points taken from seven games, though the team is stuck in a three-match run without a victory, something that might hence suggest momentum slipping away. Despite the promising pre-season under Nuno Espírito Santo, home form at the City Ground has indeed been its toughest test so far, with no wins in seven outings in all competitions. Forest will need to break this poor home record to have any hope of securing three points against Palace.
Crystal Palace’s Struggles and Potential
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace has had an even tougher start to the season, going without a win in their first seven Premier League matches. The high at the back end of last season-when they won six from their last seven games-seems hard to catch onto. Glasner still has the support of the players, but he’ll need to find a way to shore up their defensive frailties-especially away from home. Palace have won only two of the last 16 away in the Premier League and have travel issues they need to put right if they are to avoid another disappointing result at Nottingham.
Key Players to Watch
Nottingham Forest: Chris Wood is one to keep an eye on. A goal in this game would make him just the third player in Nottingham Forest history to score 20+ Premier League goals for the club. Wood has been an important player for Forest in matches against Palace, scoring three of his four career goals against them inside the opening 30 minutes.
Crystal Palace: Eberechi Eze has been the most creative presence for Crystal Palace this season, leading the club in shots on target for the season. Having missed converting 27 shots into more than a solitary goal, he will also be gunning for improvement in shot conversion as Palace finally hope to secure a league win this season.
Betting Opportunities and Odds
For those looking to place a bet, the odds as displayed on the GSB platform slightly favor Nottingham Forest:
- Nottingham Forest win: 2.45
- Crystal Palace win: 3.05
Given Nottingham’s winless streak at home and Palace’s troubles on the road, bettors may find value in backing a tight, low-scoring affair.
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: Match Prediction
With both teams’ recent poor form, this encounter promises to be tightly contested. While Crystal Palace will no doubt fight hard for their first league win this season, the home advantage for Nottingham Forest and the poor away record for Palace make a Forest win the more likely outcome. Expect a close game, probably decided by a single goal.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace
