Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest predictions: Premier League tips & 6/1 Bet Builder

Oliver Glasner returns to Selhurst Park for the first time when his Nottingham Forest side take on Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon, with both sides still looking to really kickstart their Premier League seasons.

One win apiece sees both Palace and Forest sit in the bottom half, looking nervously over their shoulders at the chasing pack behind them, and with the bookies struggling to split the sides ahead of kick-off, we're anticipating a tight, entertaining affair in South London.

Below, you can see what our experts think in this Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest betting preview, with predictions, Bet Builder tips, and live odds.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest match details

• Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest

• Competition: Premier League

• Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026

• Kick-off: 14:00 BST

• Venue: Selhurst Park

• Where to watch: Sky Sports Main Event

Our prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest predicted lineups

Crystal Palace

Our predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Benitez / Richards, Lerma, Canvot / Khalaili, Timber, Wharton, Mitchell / Kamada, Pino / Strand Larsen

Nottingham Forest

Our predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Sels / Cunha, Diomande, Murillo / Munoz, Schlager, McAtee, Williams / Ndoye, Gibbs-White / Delap

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder

Ladbrokes share their Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder, which is coming in at 6/1 at the time of writing.

• Leg 1 - Jorgen Strand Larsen 1+ shots on target

• Leg 2 - Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ shots on target

• Leg 3 - Under 2.5 goals to be scored

• Leg 4 - Nottingham Forest to win or draw

Jorgen Strand Larsen 1+ shots on target

Four goals in seven games across all competitions represents a very decent start to the season for Jorgen Strand Larsen, who has seemingly made that starting spot his own in the absence of Jean-Philippe Mateta, and we're tipping him to have another shot on target here. The big Norwegian is averaging more than an effort on target per 90 this term, and has already matched last season's goal tally across all comps, so with confidence high, he seems primed to test Matz Sels in the Forest goal.

Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ shots on target

After enjoying the season of his life last term, Nottingham Forest skipper Morgan Gibbs-White has already started this year in impressive fashion, and as the man tasked with driving his team forward, he's a strong pick for a shot on target at Selhurst Park. The England international is averaging two shots a game in the Premier League this season, with just under an effort on target per 90, and having scored in the last meeting between these two teams, we expect to see him take the game to Palace again.

Under 2.5 goals to be scored

The last match between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest to feature more than two goals came back in 2012, with every single one of the last eight meetings ending 1-1, 1-0, or 0-0 - so everything points to another low-scoring affair this weekend. The visitors have only found the net four times in the league this term (only just bettered by Palace's six), and in a game between two teams who have developed something of a rivalry in recent years, we're predicting a cagey afternoon in South London.

Nottingham Forest to win or draw

With six of the last seven meetings ending all square, it's almost impossible to separate the sides ahead of Sunday's clash, but if anyone is going to win it we're expecting it to be Forest - so an away win or draw is our pick in this Premier League Bet Builder. The Reds last lost to the Eagles back in 2011, and haven't been beaten at Selhurst Park since 2003, so they arrive with history on their side - and with Oliver Glasner at the helm, the visitors will be more determined than ever to avoid defeat here.

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