Key Facts
- Nottingham Forest, in 13th place with five points, is just ahead of Crystal Palace in 15th place with four points; a win would put Palace ahead.
- Crystal Palace failed to score in their 0-0 draw at Leeds, even though convincing wins against Lech Poznan and Middlesbrough had previously demonstrated the team’s scoring prowess.
- The “Double Chance: Nottingham Forest or Draw” bet is supported by their win at Aston Villa and the draw at Liverpool; however, Nottingham most recently lost to Coventry.
- Crystal Palace will be without defender Chadi Riad, while Takehiro Tomiyasu is questionable; this is a significant blow, as Nottingham has already scored on the road.
- Recent head-to-head matches have repeatedly ended in draws, which supports the prediction of a draw; both Palace and Nottingham have also failed to score in their most recent matches.
Match Preview
Oliver Glasner faces his former club: Nottingham visits Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday. Nottingham sits ahead of Palace in the Premier League, but both teams are still searching for consistency. The last recorded competitive match between the two ended in a 1-1 draw in February 2026. It could be another close one this time around.
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Date and Time: October 11, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 6)
The odds show both teams as nearly even. This makes a draw and the Double Chance bet on Nottingham or a draw look interesting. The fact that neither team has established a clear advantage in the league supports betting on a draw and the Double Chance.
Crystal Palace Form & Record Check
Crystal Palace most recently played a 0-0 draw at Leeds in the Premier League. Defensively, the team was more solid, but up front they failed to score. The 4-0 win in the Europa League against Lech Poznan and the 3-0 victory in the League Cup against Middlesbrough do show that Palace can be a scoring threat across all competitions. However, following the 2-3 league loss to Ipswich, the cup results aren’t a reliable basis for betting on a win.
Sage must decide whether Ismaïla Sarr will start. Despite having seen limited playing time so far this season, he’s a candidate for the starting lineup. His speed could energize the attack, though his match fitness remains an open question. Chadi Riad is out, and Takehiro Tomiyasu is questionable. This heightens concerns about the defense against Nottingham, which has already scored goals on the road.
Nottingham Form & Record Check
Nottingham’s most recent Premier League match ended in a 0-1 loss to Coventry City. Once again, the team failed to score in a home league game. However, the 2-1 win at Aston Villa and the 2-2 draw at Liverpool speak in Nottingham’s favor on the road. A Nottingham win or a draw therefore seems more plausible than a straight away victory.
Glasner continues to refine a system that requires specialists for the back three. James McAtee is a bright spot in midfield. Given this uncertainty, Nottingham’s difference in attacking performance between home and away games is more revealing for the prediction than a projected lineup.
Crystal Palace – Nottingham Head-to-Head & Statistics
In the 12 recorded competitive matches, there were eight draws and three wins for Nottingham. Against this backdrop, a bet on Crystal Palace is historically the least convincing. The last three recorded competitive matches all ended 1-1, most recently in February 2026. This strengthens the likelihood of a draw after regulation time. In the last eight matches in this head-to-head series, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored in each game. So it could be a close one this time as well.
