The Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest H2H stats football enthusiasts are eager to see tonight as Crystal Palace hosts Nottingham Forest to Selhurst Park with kickoff at 21:00 EAT. The two sides are bound to provide supporters with an entertaining evening, each determined to move up the league ladder and earn valuable points. Let us discuss the Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest H2H stats, form, and what you can expect from the match.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest H2H Stats
When looking at the head-to-head (H2H) record between these two clubs, the rivalry is surprisingly balanced. Here’s how the numbers stand before today’s match:
- ✅ Total Matches Played: 63
- Crystal Palace Wins: 20
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 25
- Draws: 18
In recent meetings since Forest returned to the Premier League, things have been neck-and-neck:
- Last 3 Meetings Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest (May 28, 2023)
- ❌ Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace (Nov 12, 2022)
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest (Preseason, 2021)
Overall, Nottingham Forest has had a slight upper hand in the past, but Crystal Palace has performed well at home.
Current Form Ahead of Tonight's Clash
Both teams are drifting in mid-table themselves and looking for momentum after patchy starts to their seasons:
- Crystal Palace Last 5 Games:
- ✅ W vs Wolves
- ❌ L vs Aston Villa
- D vs Fulham
- ✅ W vs Manchester United
- ❌ L vs Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest Last 5 Games:
- ❌ L vs Arsenal
- ✅ W vs Chelsea
- D vs Brentford
- ❌ L vs Manchester City
- D vs Luton Town
Crystal Palace is stronger at home, and Nottingham Forest can't finish games, especially away from home.
Key Battles to Watch
- Eberechi Eze vs Orel Mangala:
Eze's creativity will test Forest's midfield discipline. - Odsonne Édouard vs Joe Worrall:
Édouard's tempo and finishing skill can prove to be a significant threat for the Forest defense. - Morgan Gibbs-White vs Joachim Andersen:
Gibbs-White is Forest's X-factor. If Andersen is able to nullify him, Palace takes command.
Tactical Preview
Rely on Roy Hodgson to structure Palace into an organized 4-2-3-1, relying on defensive shape and counter-attacks. Steve Cooper's Forest may prefer a 3-5-2 or 4-3-3 set-up, aiming to stretch the channels wide with pace and overlap.
Set pieces could be pivotal—both teams have been dependable in the aerial contest this season.
Predicted Scoreline
On form and H2H stats, it's a toss-up. But Crystal Palace's home form and recent performances suggest that they might just pip them.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Nottingham Forest
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