Nottingham Forest - Crystal Palace

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61'		1 - 1	Goal	C. Wood	M. Gibbs-White (Assist)
11'		0 - 1	Goal	J. Mateta	E. Eze (Assist)

70'		J. Schlupp	Tripping
49'		Felipe

90'			In:	T. Mitchell	Out:	N. Clyne
84'			In:	O. Aina	Out:	H. Toffolo
80'			In:	A. Wharton	Out:	W. Hughes
65'			In:	J. Ayew	Out:	J. Schlupp
60'			In:	D. Origi	Out:	G. Reyna
46'			In:	I. Sangaré	Out:	A. Elanga

Nottingham Forest - Crystal Palace Predictions

Prediction: Nottingham Forest or draw

Best odds: 1.37

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As the Premier League season edges closer to its climax, Nottingham Forest will play host to Crystal Palace in a match that could have significant implications at the lower end of the table. With predictions hanging in the balance, fans and pundits alike will be keenly watching how this encounter unfolds at The City Ground in Nottingham.

Key Players Nottingham Forest's survival hopes may hinge on the performances of their key players. Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina, the versatile defender, has been a steady presence in the backline, boasting a rating of 6.61. With his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively, Aina's influence on the pitch cannot be overstated.

In midfield, Orel Johnson Mangala has shown his worth with a rating of 6.71. His vision and passing ability, with a total of 642 passes, could be pivotal in breaking down Palace's defense. Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira, another midfielder, has also been instrumental, contributing to the team's offense with his shots on target and a total of 442 passes.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, will look to their own set of key players to secure a much-needed victory. Jean-Philippe Mateta, the attacker with a 6.77 rating, will be crucial in leading the line. His 10 shots on target and 3 goals are a testament to his threat in front of goal.

Midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp, with a rating of 6.80, has been a dynamic force for Palace, contributing both goals and assists. His ability to drive forward and create chances will be key. Defender Tyrick Kwon Mitchell has also been a standout performer with a rating of 6.84, offering stability in the back and contributing to the attack with 2 assists.

Recent Form

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a record of LWLDL in their last five matches. The team's struggle to find consistency has left them just above the relegation zone. Crystal Palace's form has been slightly better, indicated by WDLLW, suggesting they might have the edge in confidence coming into this match.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides offers little to separate them. Their last encounter on October 7, 2023, ended in a goalless draw at Crystal Palace's home ground. The match prior to that, on May 28, 2023, also ended in a stalemate with a 1-1 scoreline. Nottingham Forest, however, managed to secure a victory in their home game against Palace on November 12, 2022, with a tight 1-0 win.

Prediction

Given the recent form of both teams and their head-to-head history, this match is poised to be a closely contested battle. Nottingham Forest will be desperate to secure points to move away from the relegation zone, while Crystal Palace will be seeking to climb further up the table.

The key battle will likely take place in the midfield, where Mangala and Danilo will need to assert their control and supply the creativity needed for Forest. Meanwhile, Palace will rely on Mateta's clinical finishing and Schlupp's energetic runs to breach Forest's defense.

In a match where both teams will be cautious not to lose, a draw seems a plausible outcome. However, with home advantage and the urgency to move away from the relegation threat, Nottingham Forest might just have the extra motivation to edge a narrow victory.

With no clear favorite according to the predictions, this match could very well end in a draw, but with the potential for Nottingham Forest to secure a critical win at home, they could tilt the scales in their favor. Fans at The City Ground can expect a tense affair, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for every point at this crucial stage of the season.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

44%

56%

Attacking Potential

42%

58%

Defensive Potential

53%

47%

Poisson Distribution

60%

40%

Stregth H2H

64%

36%

Goals H2H

56%

44%

Wins the game

53%

47%

Nottingham Forest - Crystal Palace Head to Head

30/03	Nottingham Forest	1 - 1	Crystal Palace
07/10	Crystal Palace	0 - 0	Nottingham Forest
28/05	Crystal Palace	1 - 1	Nottingham Forest
12/11	Nottingham Forest	1 - 0	Crystal Palace

Premier League standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	31	22	5	4	75	24	51	71
2	Liverpool	31	21	8	2	72	30	42	71
3	Manchester City	31	21	7	3	71	31	40	70
4	Aston Villa	32	18	6	8	66	49	17	60
5	Tottenham	30	17	6	7	62	44	18	57
6	Manchester United	31	15	4	12	45	46	-1	49
7	West Ham	32	13	9	10	52	56	-4	48
8	Newcastle	31	14	5	12	65	52	13	47
9	Chelsea	29	12	7	10	53	50	3	43
10	Brighton	31	11	10	10	51	49	2	43
11	Wolves	31	12	6	13	44	49	-5	42
12	Bournemouth	31	11	8	12	45	55	-10	41
13	Fulham	32	11	6	15	47	51	-4	39
14	Crystal Palace	31	7	9	15	36	54	-18	30
15	Everton	31	9	8	14	32	42	-10	29
16	Brentford	32	7	8	17	45	58	-13	29
17	Nottingham Forest	31	7	8	16	39	53	-14	25
18	Luton	32	6	7	19	45	65	-20	25
19	Burnley	32	4	7	21	32	67	-35	19
20	Sheffield Utd	30	3	6	21	28	80	-52	15