Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Preview, Betting Odds & Prediction

Crystal Palace come into the game off the back of a historic summer where they lifted both the FA Cup and the Community Shield. However, their start to the Premier League campaign has been overshadowed by Eberechi Eze’s uncertain future, with the midfielder left out of their Conference League clash with Fredrikstad. Palace’s resilience under Oliver Glasner remains intact, but their record against Forest is a major concern.

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Nottingham Forest vigorously began their season, defeating Brentford 3-1 on the opening day. Nuno Espírito Santo’s men were also among the league’s best away sides last year, collecting 33 points on the road – bettered only by Liverpool and Arsenal. Forest are unbeaten in eight visits to Selhurst Park since 2003, and history favors them heavily in this contest.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Over/Under Predictions

Total Goals Under 2.5 @ -138 (BetMGM)
With both sides typically playing out tight encounters — six of the last seven meetings have gone under 2.5 goals — another low-scoring affair looks the most likely outcome.

The match is leaning towards a low-scoring contest given Palace’s draw-heavy run and Forest’s tendency to grind out results at Selhurst Park. Odds suggest under 2.5 goals is the most likely outcome, though Forest’s strong away scoring record last season adds some intrigue.

Over/Under	Odds Over	Odds Under
1.5 Goals	-290	+225
2.5 Goals	+112	-138
3.5 Goals	+300	-400
4.5 Goals	+760	-1400

Odds via FanDuel

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Correct Score Odds

Pick	Odds
Crystal Palace 1-0 Nottingham	+700
Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham	+550
Draw 0-0	+800
Nottingham 1-0 Crystal Palace	+650
Nottingham 2-1 Crystal Palace	+1000

Odds via BetMGM

Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest @ +550 (BetMGM)
A result that fits both recent form and historical trends between these two sides.

Golden Combos Predictions

Golden Combo	Odds
Draw + Under 2.5 Goals	+280
Both Teams to Score + Over 2.5 Goals	+170
Nottingham Win + Under 4.5 Goals	+200

Odds via FanDuel

Final Scoreline Prediction

Considering Palace’s struggles against Forest and the visitors’ strong away record, this fixture has all the makings of another tight contest. Palace’s home crowd could push them forward, but Forest rarely leave empty-handed from Selhurst Park.

Final Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest