NOT vs CRY Prediction: Forest’s home advantage and steady form make them slight favorites against Palace’s given struggles to find the net, in this Premier League match-up on Tuesday, 22^nd of October, 2024 at City Ground in Nottingham

NOT vs. CRY Match Info:

Date: Tuesday 22^nd October, 2024
Kick-off time: 12:30 AM IST
Location: City Ground, Nottingham
Last meeting: NOT 1-1 CRY
Where to watch: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar App

Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace Predictions:

Heading into this clash, Nottingham Forest looks like the more composed and confident side, having displayed defensive solidity in recent outings. Crystal Palace, still searching for their first win of the season, faces an uphill battle. While Palace has talent on paper, their lack of cohesion suggests a narrow victory for Forest could be on the cards—perhaps a 2-1 score line, though a draw isn’t out of the question given Forest’s tendency to share points.

✅ More than 2.5 goals
✅ Yellow cards – under 2.5
✅ Chris Wood to score
✅ Nottingham Forest to win the match

Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace Previews

Nottingham Forest Team Preview

Nottingham Forest is currently in 10th place with 10 points after seven matches, boasting a solid defensive setup. Their 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the previous match demonstrated their ability to disrupt high-caliber teams. Under Nuno Espirito Santo, Forest has lost only once this season, making them a tough side to break down. Their defensive record, allowing just six goals, is second only to Liverpool in the league. Although they will be without Morgan Gibbs-White and manager Santo due to suspensions, the squad’s collective organization could carry them through.

Chris Wood remains a key threat, having netted four goals so far this season.
Forest’s home form needs improvement, with their last win at the City Ground being seven matches ago.

Crystal Palace Team Preview

Crystal Palace, in contrast, is struggling and sits in 18th place with just three points from seven games. Their 1-0 loss to Liverpool before the international break extended their winless streak. Despite possessing some attacking talent, Palace has the lowest number of goals scored in the league, just five, which highlights their inefficiencies in front of goal. Defensively, they have been decent, conceding 10 goals, but the lack of offensive firepower remains a pressing issue.

Eberechi Eze will be crucial for any Palace comeback, though his recent form has dipped.
Palace hasn’t won a game this season, raising concerns about their ability to turn their fortunes around.

NOT vs. CRY Team News

Nottingham Forest will miss key players due to injury and suspensions. Morgan Gibbs-White is out with an ankle injury and a suspension, while James Ward-Prowse is also suspended after his red card against Chelsea. Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare are long-term absentees. However, Matz Sels should recover in time to start in goal.

Crystal Palace is dealing with its own injury issues. Chadi Riad, Chris Richards, Matheus Franca, and Cheick Doucoure are all sidelined. Daniel Munoz has returned to training and could start, while Adam Wharton is fit for now but may soon require surgery.

NOT vs. CRY Last Five Head-to-Head:

NOT 1-1 CRY
CRY 0-0 NOT
NOT 1-1 CRY
CRY 0-1 NOT
NOT 1-0 CRY

NOT vs. CRY Possible Lineups:

Nottingham Forest Possible Playing XI: Sels; Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Moreno; Yates, Dominguez; Hudson-Odoi, Anderson, Elanga; Wood

Crystal Palace Possible Playing XI: Henderson; Guehi, Chalobah, Lacroix; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Nketiah, Eze

NOT vs. CRY Win Probability:

Nottingham Forest : 55%
DRAW: 20%
Crystal Palace : 25%