Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 14:00
The encounter between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest is set to kick off at 14:00 on Sunday, 11/10.
This Premier League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet We expect a draw in the first half for the Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest fixture. Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.
1st Half Draw: 23/20
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1st Half Draw
Why we predict the first half to end in a draw
Key Betting Insights
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
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Crystal Palace has completed 5 fixtures in the Premier League, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 0.8 points per game. In the Premier League, the team has scored 6 goals (1.2 per game) and conceded 11 (2.2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Crystal Palace has played 67 matches, scoring 89 goals (1.33 per match) and conceding 80 (1.19 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Crystal Palace to win the match: 7/4
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Crystal Palace
Date
Game
Result
20/09
D
17/09
W
12/09
L
08/09
W
05/09
W
Across 5 Premier League matches, Nottingham Forest has posted 1 victories, 2 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 4 (0.8 per match) and conceded 5 (1 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Nottingham Forest has earned 20 wins from 62 matches across all competitions, scoring 81 goals (1.31 per match) and conceding 80 (1.29 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Nottingham Forest to win the match: 6/4
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Nottingham Forest
Date
Game
Result
19/09
L
12/09
W
05/09
D
29/08
D
25/08
L
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest fixture.
Key metrics England - Premier League England - Premier LeagueTeam Form
Crystal Palace
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
L
W
W
2
Home
W
L
W
L
W
1.8
Away
D
W
L
D
L
1
Nottingham Forest
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
D
D
L
1
Home
L
D
L
L
D
0.4
Away
W
D
L
L
W
1.4
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 12 last 5 matches 4 last 5 matches
Crystal Palace scored +200% more goals than Nottingham Forest in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
Performance Gap
Leeds
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Ipswich Town
Middlesbrough
Fulham
Key metrics 5 last 5 matches 6 last 5 matches
Nottingham Forest conceded +20% more goals than Crystal Palace in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
Performance Gap
Leeds
Lech Poznań
Ipswich Town
Middlesbrough
Fulham
Key metrics 17 last 5 matches 17 last 5 matches
Both teams were awarded the same number of corners in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
Performance Gap
Leeds
Lech Poznań
Ipswich Town
Middlesbrough
Fulham
Key metrics 4 last 5 matches 15 last 5 matches
Nottingham Forest received +275% more cards than Crystal Palace in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
Performance Gap
Leeds
Lech Poznań
Ipswich Town
Middlesbrough
Fulham
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