Prediction: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest

Two camps who will mark their respective returns from September’s extended international break on Sunday afternoon, Crystal Palace will welcome Nottingham Forest to Selhurst Park.

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Crystal Palace

Starting with the hosts, left heartbroken over the summer as they watched Oliver Glasner complete a shock switch to Sunday’s opponents, Crystal Palace are getting a new era underway in south London. However, despite being last seen prior to September’s international break snatching a gritty 0-0 stalemate away at European outsiders Leeds, new boss Pierre Sage is still searching for some essential stability. Opening proceedings with a 2-0 loss against Everton on August 22nd, the Eagles have registered just a sole win from any of their first five Premier League appearances and they mark their return on Sunday afternoon holding just a one-point buffer over the drop zone. It should also be highlighted, Crystal Palace have mustered just a sole top-flight victory at Selhurst Park since way back on February 22nd.

Shown a straight red card during Palace’s 3-2 defeat at home against Premier League newcomers Ipswich on September 12th, Chelsea loanee Axel Disasi will once again miss out through suspension here. However, despite suffering with a foot injury prior to the extended international break, Dean Henderson should return between the sticks.

In what could prove to be a boost for Sage’s side on Sunday afternoon, French international Jean-Philippe Mateta could make a first appearance since the opening weekend. Eventually staying put at Selhurst Park following intense summer interest, midfield talisman Adam Wharton will start in the middle of the park.

Nottingham Forest

As for the visitors, while there might have been plenty of excitement around the City Ground following Glasner’s blockbuster arrival, Nottingham Forest are also searching for some much-welcomed stability. Despite springing an upset against local rivals and reigning Europa League champions Aston Villa on September 12th as they clinched a 2-1 victory on their travels, the former Crystal Palace boss saw his squad come immediately crashing back down to earth. Last seen heading into the extended interval with a concerning 1-0 loss at home against Coventry, Glasner’s new squad have mustered just a sole win from any of their first six appearances across all competitions. I’s also worth noting, Sunday’s guests have registered only a trio of strikes in those six consecutive domestic battles.

Recently returning to full training after recovering from a hamstring injury, Serbian international Nikola Milenkovic should make a first Premier League appearance since September 5th. However, former Juventus youngster Nicolo Savona remains on the sidelines with a long-term knee issue.

Completing a big-money switch from Chelsea last month and opening his account away at Aston Villa on September 12th, Liam Delap will lead the line here. Receiving a late call-up to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, talismanic skipper Morgan Gibbs-White will join Delap in the final third.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Key Factors to Consider

• When Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest last met for a Premier League showdown back on February 1st, Sunday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate at the City Ground.
• In fact, each of the last three Premier League battles between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have finished in a 1-1 draw.
• Likewise, six of the previous seven meetings between Sunday’s opponents across all competitions have finished in a stalemate.
• Both Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have put just a sole victory on the board since opening the 2026/27 campaign.
• Forest have registered just a trio of strikes from any of their first six showdowns across all formats.

Two camps who are desperately searching for some essential stability, we could be set for a cagey affair from south London this weekend. In what will be Glasner’s return to Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have a reputation for sharing the points when they meet. Along with each of their previous three Premier League meetings finishing in a 1-1 draw, it should also be highlighted that six of their last seven contests have also ended in a stalemate.

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