Premier League 2026/27
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace prediction
1-0 is our call. See where the goals come from, what tips the balance and three bets at rising risk.
49%Forest
25%draw
26%Palace
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Forest at 49%.
- Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
- Goals outlook: 2.7 goals is our expectation, which leaves over 2.5 at a finely balanced 50%.
- Safest bet: Forest or draw (Double chance), about a 74% chance.
Who will win Forest vs Palace?
We back Forest in Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace, with a predicted score of 1-0 and a 49% win chance. The model expects a middling goals count, with over 2.5 goals at 50%. Kick-off: Sat, 08 May 2027 at 19:30 IST.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Forest, 49%
- Draw
- 25%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
On top of being the stronger side, Forest get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at City Ground.
Helps Forest
Goals outlook
2.7 goals is our expectation, which leaves over 2.5 at a finely balanced 50%.
Helps Even
Quality gap
Forest are well ahead on our ratings, with the draw at just 25%. An early goal for them would be hard for Palace to overturn.
Helps Forest
How many goals in Forest vs Palace?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Forest vs Palace
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 74%
Double chance
Forest or draw
Pays out on a Forest win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.
Value
Our chance 72%
Total goals
Under 3.5
A tight game is likely, and four or more goals would be unusual.
Long shot
Our chance 11%
Correct score
Forest 1-0
Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Nottingham Forest
Forest are tough to score against in front of their own fans at City Ground, though they don't create a great deal themselves.
Away
Crystal Palace
A solid mid-table side. Palace are hard to break down on the road at City Ground, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.
Match preview
Crystal Palace visit City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in the 2026/27 Premier League. We project 1.60 expected goals for Forest against 1.07 for Palace, and that gap drives our 49% rating for Forest. Team news lands about an hour before kick-off, and a key absence can move this more than anything else, so check the line-ups before you bet.
Forest and Palace: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Forest play 7 days after their game away at Brighton on 01 May. Their next league game is away at Arsenal 7 days after this one. It is game 35 of 38 for them.
Palace play 7 days after their game at home to Villa on 01 May. Their next league game is at home to Brighton 7 days after this one. It is game 35 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Selhurst Park, was played on Sun, 11 Oct 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.
- 01 MayBrighton vs ForestAmerican Express Stadium
- 01 MayPalace vs VillaSelhurst Park
- 08 MayForest vs PalaceCity GroundThis match
- 15 MayArsenal vs ForestEmirates Stadium
- 15 MayPalace vs BrightonSelhurst Park
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Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Forest vs Palace?
Our pick is Nottingham Forest. We rate Forest at 49%, the draw at 25% and Palace at 26%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace in India?
The game starts at 19:30 IST India time on Sat, 08 May 2027, which is 15:00 in the UK, at City Ground, Nottingham. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.
What is the best bet for Forest vs Palace?
Our safer bet is Forest or draw (74%). For more value we like total goals: Under 3.5 (72%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.
Forest vs Palace match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Nottingham Forest favourite hain. Forest ka chance 49%, draw 25% aur Palace ka chance 26% 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 Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace?
Our model expects 2.7 goals. The most likely total is 2 goals, and there is a 7% chance of a 0-0.
Is Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Nottingham and London.
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.