Premier League 2026/27
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest prediction
We predict 1-0. Here is how the goals should come, what decides it, and three bets at different risk levels.
53%Palace
24%draw
23%Forest
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Palace at 53%.
- Home advantage: Palace are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings.
- Goals outlook: With 2.9 expected goals and over 2.5 at 55%, this looks more open than tight.
- Safest bet: Palace or draw (Double chance), about a 77% chance.
Who will win Palace vs Forest?
Malik Mumbai predicts Crystal Palace to beat Nottingham Forest, 1-0. We give Palace a 53% chance of winning, the draw 24%, and expect about 2.9 goals in total. Kick-off is Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at 18:30 IST at Selhurst Park.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Palace, 53%
- Draw
- 24%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Palace are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings. Playing at Selhurst Park adds roughly a quarter of a goal to their expected output.
Helps Palace
Goals outlook
With 2.9 expected goals and over 2.5 at 55%, this looks more open than tight.
Helps Goals
Quality gap
Our ratings put Palace clearly ahead, and the draw is only 24%. If Palace score first, Forest may struggle to come back.
Helps Palace
How many goals in Palace vs Forest?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Palace vs Forest
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 77%
Double chance
Palace or draw
Pays out on a Palace win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.
Value
Our chance 55%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 55%.
Long shot
Our chance 10%
Correct score
Palace 1-0
Our predicted score. Correct-score odds are long, so a small stake is plenty.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Crystal Palace
A steady mid-table team, Palace defend well in front of their own fans at Selhurst Park but can struggle to turn possession into chances.
Away
Nottingham Forest
A steady mid-table team, Forest defend well on the road at Selhurst Park but can struggle to turn possession into chances.
Match preview
Nottingham Forest visit Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 Premier League. Our goals model expects 1.77 goals from Palace and 1.09 from Forest, which is where the 53% rating for Palace comes from. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Palace and Forest: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Palace play 21 days after their game away at Leeds on 20 Sept, with an international break in between, so match sharpness is a question. Their next league game is away at Brighton 7 days after this one. It is game 6 of 38 for them.
Forest play 22 days after their game at home to Coventry on 19 Sept, with an international break in between, so match sharpness is a question. Their next league game is at home to Arsenal 7 days after this one. It is game 6 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at City Ground, is on Sat, 08 May 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season. In the UK this match is on Sky Sports.
- 19 SeptForest vs CoventryCity Ground
- 20 SeptLeeds vs PalaceElland Road
- 11 OctPalace vs ForestSelhurst ParkThis match
- 18 OctBrighton vs PalaceAmerican Express Stadium
- 18 OctForest vs ArsenalCity Ground
More Palace and Forest predictions
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- 25 OctCrystal Palace vs Newcastle UnitedPremier League, 19:30 IST
- 18 OctNottingham Forest vs ArsenalPremier League, 21:00 IST
- 23 OctIpswich Town vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 00:30 IST, next day
- 11 OctHull City vs EvertonPremier League, 18:30 IST
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Palace vs Forest?
Our pick is Crystal Palace. We rate Palace at 53%, the draw at 24% and Forest at 23%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest in India?
The game starts at 18:30 IST India time on Sun, 11 Oct 2026, which is 14:00 in the UK, at Selhurst Park, London. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.
What is the best bet for Palace vs Forest?
Palace or draw is the safer option at 77%. The value pick is both teams to score: Yes (55%). Check the line-ups before you bet.
Palace vs Forest match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Crystal Palace favourite hain. Palace ka chance 53%, draw 24% aur Forest ka chance 23% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Is it legal to bet on the Premier League in India?
Not for real money online. India's Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, including betting, along with their advertising and payment processing. Our legal guide explains what is still allowed. This is not legal advice, and you must be 18 or over.
How many goals will there be in Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest?
Our model expects 2.9 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 6% chance of a 0-0.
Is Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from London and Nottingham.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.