Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 11, 2026
On October 11, 2026, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest will meet in the sixth round of the English Premier League. For both sides, this is a chance to widen the gap from the relegation zone.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest team news and expert analysis
The London club collected the first trophies in its history within just over a year: first the FA Cup and the Community Shield, and then, in the spring, victory in the Conference League. However, Glasner, who led the team to all of this success, left as he had announced — and joined their current opponents. His replacement, Pierre Sage, began with convincing victories in the League Cup and Europa League. But in the Premier League, his new team have managed just one win and four points! In the latest round, they drew 0-0 with Leeds.
The Nottingham side played in the Europa League playoffs last season. However, on the domestic front, after cycling through managers, they narrowly finished with 44 points — just one fewer than their opponents — and in 16th place. With their new manager, things began with defeats to Leeds in both the Premier League and the League Cup. They then appeared to improve, drawing with Liverpool and Tottenham and even beating Aston Villa. But in the latest round, they lost 0-1 to newcomers Coventry.
The capital club average 1.2 goals scored and 2.2 conceded. Glasner's current team are hardly shining either: they score 0.8 goals per game and concede one.
Previous matches: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
Six of the last seven meetings ended in draws, either 0-0 or 1-1, while on one other occasion the hosts claimed a narrow win in Nottingham.
An evenly matched contest is expected. It is unlikely to be a spectacular one, though — our pick is "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.75).
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: key statistics and trends
- Crystal Palace have won three of their last five matches
- 60% of Crystal Palace matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.4
- Nottingham Forest suffered their first defeat in four matches
- 40% of Nottingham Forest matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 1.8
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: possible starting lineups
Crystal Palace play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Benitez - Kanwo, Tomiyasu, Richards - Mitchell, Wharton, Timber, Halayili - Pino, Kamada - Larsen
Nottingham Forest play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Sels - Murillo, Diomande, Cunha - Williams, Schlager, McAtee, Munoz - Gibbs-White, Ndiaye - Delap
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