Overview
Crystal Palace is one of four teams that have yet to taste victory in the 2024-2025 Premier League. After 7 rounds, they have only 3 points after 3 draws. Palace's attack has shown poor form with only 5 goals so far, the second worst number in the league this season.
With disappointing results, Crystal Palace are facing the risk of falling into the relegation spiral. At the moment, they need a win to relieve psychological pressure, but Nottingham Forest are not an easy opponent to defeat.
Nottingham Forest defeated Liverpool at Anfield and drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge despite playing with one less man. After 7 rounds, they have 10 points and a defense that has only conceded 6 goals, equal to Arsenal and only behind Liverpool.
Chris Wood took his tally for the season to four goals when he scored against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago. The Nottingham Forest striker is expected to add to his tally against Palace.
In terms of head-to-head record, Crystal Palace are on a 7-match streak of draws and losses against Nottingham Forest. Their last win against their opponents was in December 2011. With so many disadvantages, Crystal Palace will find it difficult to get any points away from the City Ground.
Human resources situation
Nottingham Forest will be without midfielder James Ward-Prowse, who was sent off against Chelsea and is suspended. The pair Danilo and Sangare will also be absent due to injury.
On the other side of the front line, Crystal Palace coach Glasner hopes midfielder Cheick Doucoure can recover in time from injury. Besides, Munoz, Franca, Wharton, Richards, Doucoure and Riad are all not healthy enough to play.
Expected lineup:
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Moreno, Yates, Anderson, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Clyne, Guehi, Chalobah, Lacroix, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell Saar, Eze, Mateta.
The match between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace takes place at 2:00 a.m. on October 22 (Vietnam time).
