Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace Betting Tips [21 October 2024]

The last of Match Day 8 action in the Premier League will feature a London derby as Nottingham Forest host Crystal Palace. As 10th placed Forest look to rise again, the Eagles, in 18th spot, are eyeing a first league win this season. Let’s have a look at the stats and a prediction for the match. While both teams have had shaky starts to the season, Nottingham Forest will feel as favorites here. They arrive in search of their third win of the season, though things haven't been great lately. The 1-1 draw with Chelsea last time out means Nuno Espirito Santo’s team hasn’t won since the shock victory at Liverpool.

Crystal Palace on the other hand, will be looking to live to their high billing after their powerful finish last season. So far they’ve struggled. Oliver Glasner’s team has only won twice in the League Cup this season. A bad start in the league has them on three points and stuck in the relegation region. It doesn’t look promising, given they haven't won this fixture in the last seven meetings. Last time out, they did well to match Liverpool but their best effort could only yield a 1-0 home defeat. That was their fourth loss this season.

While Nottingham Forest just suffered their first league loss of the season recently, their run so far hasn’t been great. Crystal Palace have also had an indifferent start to the season, losing four times already.

Heading into this match, therefore, it is tough to pick a favorite. Both will feel capable of winning though the fixture has produced just one win in the last six meetings. There is a high likelihood this too will head in that direction. Our prediction for Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace is for a draw.