Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Prediction 24.08.2025
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Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Prediction
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Prediction and Betting Tips for Sunday’s clash at Selhurst Park, where the Eagles seek their first win of the campaign. Can Oliver Glasner’s side finally break their dismal home opener streak? In this article, you’ll also find insights from XpertStats’ Premier League Predictions section.
- Crystal Palace have never beaten Nottingham Forest in 10 Premier League meetings.
- The Eagles have lost 12 of their last 16 home openers in the league.
- Chris Wood scored twice in Forest’s 3-1 win over Brentford last weekend.
- Eberechi Eze’s expected departure to Arsenal could hit Palace hard.
Palace come into this one with a cloud hanging over them. Their demotion from Europe, thanks to UEFA’s ruling on multi-club ownership, has stirred plenty of anger among fans, especially as Nottingham were the side to benefit. That tension will be loud inside Selhurst Park. Adding to the chaos, Eberechi Eze looks set to join Arsenal. His absence is huge, given Palace already struggle for goals: just 51 scored in 38 league matches last season. To make matters worse, the Eagles’ record in opening home fixtures is dreadful: 12 losses in 16 attempts, with only one goal scored in the last nine years. That’s a mental hurdle they can’t seem to clear.
Still, there are reasons for a bit of optimism. Glasner’s side are unbeaten in 11 matches across all competitions and showed resilience with a 0-0 draw at Chelsea last Sunday. Marc Guehi continues to impress at the back, and Jefferson Lerma slotted in well as a defensive replacement. But can they actually score enough without Eze? That’s the million-pound question. Their attack looked toothless at Stamford Bridge, and unless Jean-Philippe Mateta or Michael Olise steps up, it’s hard to see where the goals will come from.
On the other side, Nottingham Forest arrive with momentum. Nuno Espírito Santo’s men brushed aside Brentford 3-1 on August 17, with Chris Wood looking razor sharp. Pre-season had raised some eyebrows: no wins and five goalless draws but Forest proved those doubts premature. New signings James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, and Arnaud Kalimuendo bring even more firepower, and with Morgan Gibbs-White pulling strings in midfield, Forest look far more dangerous than they did a year ago. Their away form last season speaks volumes: only Liverpool and Arsenal earned more road points. Ten away wins in one campaign is no fluke.
And here’s the kicker: Palace have never beaten Forest in the Premier League. Ten attempts, no victories. Add in the fact Forest haven’t lost at Selhurst Park since 2003, and the psychological edge clearly lies with the visitors. Sure, football’s unpredictable, and maybe Glasner finds a way to spark his side, but based on form and history, Forest should feel confident. This one feels like it leans toward the visitors taking something from South London. That’s why XpertStats tipsters are leaning toward Forest on the Premier League Predictions board this weekend.
Backing Forest on the double chance (X2) looks smart here. Crystal Palace’s home opener record is terrible: 12 defeats in 16 attempts, with only one goal in nearly a decade. Losing Eberechi Eze, their most creative player, makes their attack even less threatening. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are coming off a convincing 3-1 win over Brentford, where Chris Wood bagged a brace and the team looked sharp. Forest also boast one of the league’s best away records from last season, winning 10 times on the road—more than Manchester City managed. Add in the fact Palace have never beaten Forest in the Premier League, and the case for Forest avoiding defeat gets stronger. It’s not a guarantee Selhurst Park can be tough but history and momentum point toward Nuno’s side taking at least a point here. That’s why X2 feels like the most reliable call.
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