Old acquaintances meet in London: prediction for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
The sixth-round Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest will take place on October 11, 2026, at Selhurst Park in London. Both teams have managed just one league win so far: the hosts sit 15th, while Forest have also made an inconsistent start and will be looking to perform better on the road.
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Crystal Palace: cup success has yet to translate into league form
Pierre Sage's side have looked strong in other competitions, already beating Middlesbrough 3-0 and Lech Poznan 4-0. However, their Premier League situation is considerably worse: one win in five rounds and 11 goals conceded leave the Eagles in the bottom half of the table.
Before the international break, Palace drew 0-0 with Leeds, a rare display of defensive solidity. However, their injury problems persist: Dean Henderson, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Chadi Riad are unavailable, while Axel Disasi is still serving a suspension.
Nottingham Forest: the team looks more confident away from home
Forest have also won just one league match, but away games have provided the team with more positive moments so far. Oliver Glasner's side have already drawn 2-2 at Liverpool and beaten Aston Villa 2-1, collecting four points on the road.
At home, however, the team have serious attacking problems and have failed to score in any of their four competitive matches this season. The main hopes up front rest with Liam Delap and Morgan Gibbs-White, who leads the squad for big chances created.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- The last three Premier League meetings between these teams have ended 1-1.
- Crystal Palace have not beaten Nottingham Forest since December 2011.
- Forest have collected four points away from home this season.
An even contest with a familiar scoreline: prediction for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
Both teams have been too inconsistent to confidently back either side. Palace could look stronger at home after the break, but their defence remains vulnerable and the absences make the situation even more difficult.
Forest are more comfortable away from home and could exploit the hosts' problems, but they also lack consistency in attack. Considering the recent head-to-head meetings and the teams' current form, another draw looks like the most logical outcome.
