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Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Date: 24 August 2025 Kick-off (UK Time): 20:00 Venue: Selhurst Park Crystal Palace welcome Nottingham Forest to Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Sunday, 24 August 2025. Palace have been a major force under Oliver Glasner of late, while the visitors will want to have another consistent season in the Premier League following last campaign’s heroics. Considering the importance, there is plenty of value and tips for all your Premier League betting!

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Nigel Naicker

Last updated: 2025-08-19

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The Eagles host Forest in game week two of the Premier League season after they had a historic campaign last time out when they lifted the FA Cup and Community Shield in the space of three months. Forest themselves also had an excellent season in the previous year but unfortunately fell out of the Champions League places towards the tale end. 

 

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Home: 4/1 (5.00) – 34.0% 

  2. Draw: 3/1 (4.00) – 36.0% 

  3. Away: 8/11 (1.73) – 30.0%

    Odds courtesy of Betway, subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

  1. 05/05/25 – Crystal Palace 1-1 Forest

  2. 21/10/24 – Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace

  3. 30/03/24 – Forest 1-1 Crystal Palace

  4. 07/10/23 – Crystal Palace 0-0 Forest

  5. 28/05/23 – Crystal Palace 1-1 Forest

Crystal Palace Current Form – WLLDD

Glasner’s side have been experiencing an unprecedented moment for the club. Palace defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup final and went on to topple Liverpool in the Community Shield a couple of months later. They drew their first game of the season in the Premier League with a hard-fought point at Stamford Bridge. 

Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace.jpg

Eddie Nketiah of Crystal Palace//Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Eddie Nketiah: The Palace stalwart has been heavily linked with a move away from the club. Eze is their most creative and influential players, and on his day, can take the game away from any opponent. 
  • Jean-Phillipe Mateta: Following a second consecutive season with Palace, the Frenchman has been one of the best strikers in England. Mateta can lead the line and bully Premier League defenders and the 28-year-old registered 16 goals and assists last season for Palace. 
  • Ismaila Sarr: Sarr has been a key cog in the Palace attack. The Senegal international has been in excellent form for over a year now and adds real dynamism to Glasner’s attack. 

Crystal Palace Team News

Sarr has been a key cog in the Palace attack. The Senegal international has been in excellent form for over a year now and adds real dynamism to Glasner’s attack. 

Nottingham Forest Current Form – WWLLW

Forest comes into the new campaign off the back of a very successful season last time out. Nuno Espirito Santo has done an amazing job and they kicked of the new Premier League season with an emphatic 3-1 win over Brentford on matchday one. 

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Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest//Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Chris Wood: Forest comes into the new campaign off the back of a very successful season last time out. Nuno Espirito Santo has done an amazing job and they kicked of the new Premier League season with an emphatic 3-1 win over Brentford on matchday one. 
  • Morgan Gibbs-White: The Englishman has recently signed a new contract at the Forest ground and will be key to their fortunes this season as he adds dynamism in attack and is a key defensive contributor as well. 
  • Dan Ndoye :The new signing has impressed after scoring on his Premier League debut against Brentford. Ndoye is an exciting winger and has slotted into Espirito Santos’ side like a glove. 

Nottingham Forest Team News

Espirito Santos’ side are just missing Nicolas Dominguez. At the weekend, Forest unveiled their new stars Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee, two English midfielders who will add a lot of depth to the squad.

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Crystal Palace: 4-2-3-1: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Munoz, Eze, Sarr, Mateta

  2. Nottingham Forest: 4-4-2: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood 

Suggested Bets

It’s important to review the betting rules for markets such as Both Teams to Score and Double Chance, as settlement terms can differ between sportsbooks.

  1. Both Teams to Score: There is plenty of attacking threat in both sides and goals are expected at Selhurst Park. (4/5 with Betway) 

  2. Double Chance (Draw or Palace): After producing a good performance in their first game against Chelsea, expect Palace not to lose against Forest. (33/100 with Betway) 

    Stake continues to offer competitive football odds. See our full Stake review for more on their Premier League markets.

Value Bets

Our preview is packed with stats and insights for you take advantage off so check out some of these value bets to add to your football betting for the tie! 

  1. Anytime Goal Scorer (Chris Wood): Back the New Zealander to get on the score sheet at Selhurst Park. (Forecast odds: 3/1) 

  2. Over 3.5 Goals (Yes): As mentioned earlier, it is likely that there is a goal fest at Selhurst Park. (62/25 with 1Win)

Prediction: Draw and Both Teams to Score 

The home side will be in search of a first victory of the season, especially in front of their home faithful but considering how Forest performed in their last outing against Brentford, expect both sides to cancel each other out. A draw and both teams to score for extra value is likely on Sunday.

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