Nottingham Forest will aim to continue their recent good form after a 2-0 win over Brentford, despite striker Chris Wood still being sidelined. Given Palace's dip in form, we predict a 1-0 home win. Sean Dyche's men have a modest home win rate of 25%, scoring 1 goal per game and conceding 1, but they’re confident at the City Ground, with 50% of home matches keeping clean sheets and 25% seeing both teams score. Their expected goals at home sits at 1.45, indicating they create decent chances.
Crystal Palace are struggling badly this season, with no away wins so far and scoring only 0.8 goals per game while conceding 2.2 on the road. Midfielder Adam Wharton is suspended, further weakening their side. Palace’s expected goals away is just 1.04, reflecting their difficulty in creating opportunities. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team ahead of the trip to Nottingham.
Matches are typically low-scoring: only 29% of H2H clashes have gone over 2.5 goals. Considering Forest's recent form and Palace’s poor away record, Home Win is our main betting tip, with additional value on Under 2.5 goals and Forest to Score First.
This Premier League match will be played on Sunday 1 February 2026 at 14:00.
What is our Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: Lorenzo Lucca @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Lorenzo Lucca @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Jefferson Lerma @ 130 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Nottm Forest 0 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferNottingham Forest Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddlw | 1.10 |
| Home | wlld | 1.00 |
| Away | lwdlw | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.00 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.52 | 1.45 | 1.57 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.32 | 1.31 | 1.33 |
Crystal Palace Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldlll | 0.40 |
| Home | dlddl | 0.60 |
| Away | ldlll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.20 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.26 | 1.47 | 1.04 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.56 | 1.21 | 1.92 |
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Nottingham Forest (41%)
17 Matches
Crystal Palace (12%)
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