Monday’s Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace will wrap up Matchday 8 of the new campaign. The Reds are looking to bounce back after failing to secure a win in their last three league outings, but with the support of their home fans, they will be confident of matching the Eagles at the City Ground. Midfielder James Ward-Prowse is suspended for this match, while Ibrahim Sangare and Danilo remain out due to injuries.
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Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are coming off back-to-back defeats to Everton and Liverpool, and they will be eager to turn their fortunes around. However, with Nottingham Forest’s strong home form, it won’t be an easy task. Midfielder Cheick Doucoure is racing against time to be fit for the game, while defender Daniel Munoz has recovered from a minor injury. The Eagles will need Eberechi Eze to be at his best if they hope to take something from this match. The game is scheduled for October 21, 2024, at 20:00.
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: Important H2H Stats
As Nottingham Forest prepare to face Crystal Palace at The City Ground, here are the key head-to-head (H2H) stats and performance insights ahead of this Premier League encounter:
- Recent H2H Encounter: The last time these two teams met was on March 30, 2024, where Nottingham Forest hosted Crystal Palace, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Forest will be hoping to turn that draw into a win this time around.
- Key Players:
- Nottingham Forest: Anthony Elanga is Forest’s top playmaker this season, leading the team with 1 assist. His creativity will be key to unlocking Palace’s defense.
- Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta has been the main goal threat for Palace, scoring 2 goals so far this season. Forest’s defense will need to keep him under control.
- Disciplinary Concerns:
- Nottingham Forest: Neco Williams has accumulated 3 yellow cards this season, making him a potential liability if the game becomes physical. His discipline will be critical to maintaining a solid defense.
- Crystal Palace: Will Hughes also has 3 yellow cards, and his aggressive play may need to be managed to avoid costly fouls.
- Scoring and Conceding Patterns:
- Nottingham Forest: The Reds are most effective between 60-75 minutes, scoring 42.9% of their goals during this period. They may look to increase the pressure on Palace around this time.
- Crystal Palace: The Eagles are most vulnerable just before and after halftime, with 60% of their goals conceded coming between 45-60 minutes. Forest might aim to exploit this weakness.
- Possession and Corners:
- Possession Stats: Crystal Palace have a slight edge in possession, averaging 48.57% compared to Nottingham Forest’s 39.29%, suggesting that Palace may try to control the pace of the game.
- Corners: Both teams are relatively even in terms of set-piece opportunities, with Nottingham Forest averaging 4.43 corners per match and Crystal Palace 4.86, indicating chances could come from set plays.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Stats: Both Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace have seen BTTS in 57.14% of their matches this season, suggesting a balanced game where both sides could find the back of the net.
These H2H stats highlight the strengths and vulnerabilities of both teams. With Nottingham Forest’s late scoring ability and Crystal Palace’s defensive issues around halftime, this game could see decisive moments either side of the break.
Nottingham Forest Vs Crystal Palace Season Stats
| Performance Summary | Nottingham Forest | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Total Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Home Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Away Wins | 2 | 0 |
| Total Draws | 4 | 3 |
| Home Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Away Draws | 2 | 1 |
| Total Lost | 1 | 4 |
| Home Losses | 1 | 2 |
| Away Losses | 0 | 2 |
| Total Goals For | 7 | 5 |
| Home Goals For | 2 | 2 |
| Away Goals For | 5 | 3 |
| Total Goals Against | 6 | 10 |
| Home Goals Against | 3 | 5 |
| Away Goals Against | 3 | 5 |
| Total Clean Sheet | 2 | 1 |
| Home Clean Sheet | 0 | 1 |
| Away Clean Sheet | 2 | 0 |
| Total Failed To Score | 1 | 3 |
| Home Failed To Score | 1 | 3 |
| Away Failed To Score | 0 | 0 |
| Total Av Goals Scored | 1 | 0.71 |
| Home Av Goals Scored | 0.67 | 0.5 |
| Away Av Goals Scored | 1.25 | 1 |
| Total Av Goals Conceded | 0.86 | 1.43 |
| Home Av Goals Conceded | 1 | 1.25 |
| Away Av Goals Conceded | 0.75 | 1.67 |
| Total 1st Goal Scored | 40m | 37m |
| Home 1st Goal Scored | 17m | 47m |
| Away 1st Goal Scored | 51m | 32m |
| Total 1st Goal Conceded | 50m | 33m |
| Home 1st Goal Conceded | 50m | 34m |
| Away 1st Goal Conceded | 50m | 32m |
| Goals Scoring Minutes | Nottingham Forest | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 2 (28.6%) | 1 (20%) |
| 15-30 | 1 (14.3%) | 0 (0%) |
| 30-45 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| 45-60 | 1 (14.3%) | 3 (60%) |
| 60-75 | 3 (42.9%) | 0 (0%) |
| 75-90 | 0 (0%) | 1 (20%) |
| Goals Conceded Minutes | Nottingham Forest | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 0-15 | 1 (16.7%) | 1 (10%) |
| 15-30 | 0 (0%) | 3 (30%) |
| 30-45 | 2 (33.3%) | 0 (0%) |
| 45-60 | 2 (33.3%) | 3 (30%) |
| 60-75 | 0 (0%) | 2 (20%) |
| 75-90 | 1 (16.7%) | 1 (10%) |
| Combined Match Stats | Nottingham Forest | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Attacks | 569 | 668 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 286 | 291 |
| Av Possession Percent | 39.29 | 48.57 |
| Fouls | 85 | 73 |
| Av Fouls Per Game | 12.14 | 10.43 |
| Offside | 25 | 12 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 22 | 15 |
| Shots Blocked | 27 | 32 |
| Shots Off Target | 30 | 32 |
| Av Shots Off Target | 4.29 | 4.57 |
| Shots On Target | 37 | 29 |
| Av Shots On Target | 5.29 | 4.14 |
| Total Corners | 31 | 34 |
| Av Corners | 4.43 | 4.86 |
| BTTS | 57.14 | 57.14 |
| Av Player Rating Per Match | 6.82 | 6.72 |
| Tackles | 125 | 143 |
| Total Match Goals Percentages | Nottingham Forest | Crystal Palace | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Away | Home | Away | |
| Over 0.5 | 100 | 100 | 75 | 100 |
| Over 1.5 | 66.67 | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Over 2.5 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 66.67 |
| Over 3.5 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Over 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Under 1.5 | 33.33 | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Under 2.5 | 100 | 75 | 75 | 33.33 |
| Under 3.5 | 100 | 75 | 75 | 100 |
| Under 4.5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Under 5.5 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Based on current form and key stats, this match between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace is likely to be closely contested. Nottingham Forest will have the advantage of playing at home, where they are generally stronger, and will be eager to end their three-game winless run. Despite the absence of key midfielders like James Ward-Prowse due to suspension and injuries to Ibrahim Sangare and Danilo, Forest will rely on players like Anthony Elanga to create scoring opportunities.
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Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are coming off two consecutive defeats and will be looking to bounce back. However, with vulnerabilities in defense, particularly around halftime (60% of goals conceded between 45-60 minutes), they could find themselves under pressure. Jean-Philippe Mateta, Palace’s top scorer with 2 goals, will need to step up if the Eagles are to get a result. Palace have also struggled to convert possession into goals, which could be a challenge against a determined Forest side.
Both teams have shown a strong tendency for BTTS (57.14% each), indicating that both sides could score. Given Nottingham Forest’s home advantage and Palace’s shaky form, a narrow victory for Forest seems likely.
Predicted Scoreline: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Crystal Palace
Expect a competitive match with both teams finding the net. However, Nottingham Forest’s home support and ability to exploit Palace’s defensive lapses could see them edge out a narrow win to end their winless streak.