Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Betting Preview

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Betting Preview kicks off at Selhurst Park on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 14:00 BST. Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, host Nottingham Forest in a battle between two ambitious sides from last season’s top half. Palace’s counter-attacking flair meets Forest’s resilience in what promises to be an afternoon of high-intensity football.

Match Background – Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Betting Preview

  • Crystal Palace: Finished 10th in 2024/25 under Glasner. Summer signings include Daichi Kamada (free, Lazio), Ismaila Sarr (£15m, Marseille), and Eddie Nketiah (£30m, Arsenal). They offset the loss of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich in 2024. Palace’s home record remains strong, with 4 wins in their last 6 at Selhurst Park, averaging 1.8 goals scored and a 75% clean sheet rate against mid-table opposition.
  • Nottingham Forest: Secured 6th under Nuno Espírito Santo. Key additions include Elliot Anderson (£35m, Newcastle), Nikola Milenković (£12m, Fiorentina), and Jota Silva (£7m, Vitória Guimarães). Despite Forest’s progress, their away form was weak in 2024/25 — just 3 wins in 19, conceding nearly 2 goals per game.

Head-to-Head Record – Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Betting Preview

  • Forest lead historically with 13 wins to Palace’s 4 in 26 Premier League meetings.
  • Forest are unbeaten in their last 9 matches vs Palace, including a 1-0 win last season.
  • Goals average 2.35 per meeting, with under 2.5 goals in 60% of fixtures.

Players to Watch

Crystal Palace

  • Eberechi Eze: 11 goals, 4 assists, and a set-piece specialist.
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta: 16 goals, aerial dominance, pivotal at home.
  • Adam Wharton: 90% pass accuracy, dictates midfield tempo.

Nottingham Forest

  • Morgan Gibbs-White: 5 goals, 10 assists, creative leader.
  • Chris Wood: 14 goals, physical striker for counter-attacks.
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi: 8 goals, pace to exploit high defensive lines.

Tactical Insight & Game Flow – Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Betting Preview

  • Palace will look for 52–55% possession, building through Eze and exploiting width with Sarr.
  • Forest are expected to sit deep in a 4-2-3-1, keeping 45% possession, hitting on the break with Gibbs-White feeding Hudson-Odoi and Chris Wood.
  • The first half may be cautious, but Palace’s set-piece strength (25% of goals from dead balls) could prove decisive.
  • Forest’s fatigue from a UEFA Conference League qualifier just 48 hours earlier could increase late-match errors, giving Palace an edge.

Betting Markets & Odds

  • Win/Draw/Win: Palace +160 | Draw +230 | Forest +170
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under -110 (Forest’s away struggles, 60% H2H under 2.5).
  • Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes -110 (Palace score in 85% of home games; Forest dangerous on counters).
  • Asian Handicap: Palace -0.5 +160 | Draw No Bet Palace +100
  • Player Props:
    • Eze anytime scorer +250
    • Mateta over 1.5 shots +150
    • Gibbs-White over 0.5 assists +300
    • Hudson-Odoi anytime +350

Please note that odds are subject to change, so check Tobibet for updates before placing your bets.

Prediction

Palace’s home advantage and Forest’s potential midweek fatigue make them slight favourites in this Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Betting Preview. Expect a tight contest, with Palace edging it 2-1 through set-piece quality and Eze’s creativity.