Premier League 2025-2026: Nott'm Forest vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Nott'm Forest

Home Team
38%
VS

Crystal Palace

Away Team
38%
Draw: 24%
Over 2.5: 50%
Under 2.5: 50%
Goal: 51%
No Goal: 49%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 23 15 5 3 42 17 25 50
2 Man City 23 14 4 5 47 21 26 46
3 Aston Villa 23 14 4 5 35 25 10 46
4 Man United 23 10 8 5 41 34 7 38
5 Chelsea 23 10 7 6 39 25 14 37
6 Liverpool 23 10 6 7 35 32 3 36
7 Fulham 23 10 4 9 32 32 0 34
8 Brentford 23 10 3 10 35 32 3 33
9 Newcastle 23 9 6 8 32 29 3 33
10 Everton 23 9 6 8 25 26 -1 33
11 Sunderland 23 8 9 6 24 26 -2 33
12 Brighton 23 7 9 7 33 31 2 30
13 Bournemouth 23 7 9 7 38 43 -5 30
14 Tottenham 23 7 7 9 33 31 2 28
15 Crystal Palace 23 7 7 9 24 28 -4 28
16 Leeds 23 6 8 9 31 38 -7 26
17 Nott'm Forest 23 7 4 12 23 34 -11 25
18 West Ham 23 5 5 13 27 45 -18 20
19 Burnley 23 3 6 14 25 44 -19 15
20 Wolves 23 1 5 17 15 43 -28 8

Recent Trends

Nott'm Forest ✅ ⚪ ✅ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Brentford (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Arsenal (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs West Ham (Goals: 2 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Aston Villa (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Everton (Goals: 0 - 2)

Crystal Palace ❌ ❌ ⚪ ❌ ⚪

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Chelsea (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Sunderland (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs Aston Villa (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Newcastle (Goals: 0 - 2)
  • 5th Last Match: ⚪ vs Fulham (Goals: 1 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Nott'm Forest

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.19
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.69
# Clean Sheets: 2

Crystal Palace

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.33
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.89
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

This tightly contested matchup between Nott'm Forest and Crystal Palace is predicted to end with a narrow edge for the home team, with both Nott'm Forest and Crystal Palace having a 38% chance of winning. The likelihood of a draw stands at 24%. The game is expected to be lively, with a 50% chance of seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Currently, Crystal Palace is positioned 15th in the Premier League table, while Nott'm Forest sits close behind in 17th place, fighting to stay above the relegation zone.

Match Analysis

Nott'm Forest has shown resilience in their recent performances, securing two away victories against Brentford and West Ham, complemented by a commendable draw against league leaders Arsenal at home. This suggests a team that is finding form, particularly away from home, but they will look to translate this into a home advantage. With an average of 0.8 goals scored in their last five matches and two clean sheets, Nott'm Forest appears to be tightening up defensively. On the other hand, Crystal Palace's recent form is less encouraging, having suffered back-to-back losses to Chelsea and Sunderland, and managing only a goalless draw against Aston Villa. They have been leaking goals, conceding an average of 1.8 per game over their last five outings. The Eagles will seek to stabilize their defense and rediscover their attacking prowess, averaging only 1 goal per match recently. The key metrics highlight Nott'm Forest's slight defensive solidity compared to Crystal Palace's vulnerability, which could be pivotal in this encounter.

Final Prediction

Nott'm Forest's recent form, particularly their defensive discipline, gives them the edge in this matchup against a struggling Crystal Palace. The home side's ability to keep clean sheets could prove crucial, especially if they can capitalize on Crystal Palace's defensive lapses. A key factor to watch will be whether Nott'm Forest can maintain their defensive form and convert their chances to secure a much-needed home win.