Football Prediction | Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest | English Premier League | May 06 – Can Palace Clip Forest’s Wings and Keep Their Mid-Table Security Intact?

The Premier League drama unfolds as Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest collide at Selhurst Park on Tuesday, May 6. With both teams gunning for a season finale to remember, expect sparks to fly in this all-out battle for supremacy!

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Form Guide

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have shown strength in attacking set pieces, creating scoring chances, and winning the ball back from opponents. However, they struggle to keep possession, finish their chances, avoid offsides, and defend against long shots and aerial threats, making them vulnerable against a dynamic attacking side like Forest.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest does enjoy success when it comes to counter-attacks, set-pieces, long shot opportunities, and aerial duels. They have good attacking output but struggle with possession, offsides, and defending against quality players so they are susceptible to quick transition opportunities. Nottingham Forest does enjoy success when it comes to counter-attacks, set-pieces, long shot opportunities, and aerial duels. They have good attacking output but struggle with possession, offsides, and defending against quality players so they are susceptible to quick transition opportunities 

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Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Key Battles:

Daniel Muñoz vs Chris Wood

Daniel Muñoz has managed 4 goals this season, providing attacking support from defensive positions. In contrast, Chris Wood has been on fire for Nottingham Forest, netting an impressive 19 goals and proving to be a constant threat up front.

Eberechi Eze vs Anthony Elanga

Eze has contributed 8 goal contributions (goals + assists) for Crystal Palace and is becoming a prominent creative player for them. Anthony Elanga has produced for Forest with a total of 9 goal contributions, through pace and finishing ability.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Tactical Outlook

Crystal Palace will look to attack through the middle, rely on long balls, and attempt through balls often. They like to shoot from distance but often sit back and absorb pressure in their own half. Despite using a consistent first eleven, Palace’s weaknesses in aerial duels and long-shot defending could hurt them.

Nottingham Forest will aim to exploit Palace’s defensive vulnerabilities by attacking down the left, taking long shots, and using width. Expect them to play long balls, whip crosses into the box, and attempt through balls often. Their counter-attacking prowess and aerial strength could be decisive factors.

Head-to-Head Encounters

Nottingham Forest holds a dominant grip in this clash, boasting 6 victories to Crystal Palace’s lonely win, while 5 encounters have ended in a stalemate. It’s safe to say Forest has the edge, but Palace will be eager to turn the tide. The bookmakers predict a closely contested match, offering odds of 2.45 for a Palace win, 3.30 for a draw, and 2.88 for a Forest win.

Injury News and Suspensions

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace continue to deal with long-term injuries. Chadi Riad is recovering from a knee injury and is expected back in early January 2026, while Cheick Oumar Doucouré is sidelined with a knee injury until early August 2025.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have a few fitness concerns. Eric da Silva Moreira is recovering from an ankle injury and could return by mid-May. Jota Silva is doubtful due to a knock, and Ola Aina remains a doubt with a calf issue. 

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Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Possible Playing Squad

Crystal Palace 

Henderson (GK), Munoz, Guehi, Lacroix, Mitchell, Wharton, Lerma, Kamada, Devenny, Eze, Nketiah.

Nottingham Forest

Sels (GK), Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Toffolo, Dominguez, Anderson, Danilo, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Wood.

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Nottingham Forest’s ability to counter quickly, win aerial duels, and exploit defensive weaknesses should give them the edge over Crystal Palace. Palace’s struggle to finish chances could prove costly.

Score Prediction

Nottingham Forest is the most likely to win the match, on top of that Chris Wood will need to be more proactive in front of goal, too. A 2-0 Nottingham Forest win seems the best bet and is possibly the most likely outcome. 

Disclaimer: This Football prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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