Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest

Current streaks

Recent form

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches with three wins and three draws. The Eagles have displayed resilience, particularly in defence, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.83 goals per game on average. Their attacking prowess has been noteworthy, scoring 11 goals in six matches, including a high-scoring 4-2 victory against Wolves in the Premier League. Palace have demonstrated their ability to compete with top-tier teams, securing draws against Chelsea and Liverpool, and notably defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup. Perhaps most impressively, Crystal Palace are currently on an 11-game unbeaten streak, showcasing their consistency and improved performances across various competitions.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have shown a marked improvement in their most recent Premier League match, securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Brentford after a challenging run of form. The Reds had endured a three-match losing streak in their previous competitive fixtures, including a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea to close out the last Premier League season. Their pre-season friendlies yielded mixed results, with two goalless draws against Al Qadsia and Fiorentina sandwiched between losses to Birmingham City and Fulham. Forest's defensive resilience is noteworthy, having kept clean sheets in 33% of their last six matches, while their attack has been somewhat muted, averaging just 0.67 goals per game. The recent 3-1 win stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period, potentially signalling an upturn in their offensive capabilities as they look to build on their current 5th position in the league table.

Recent home/away form

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have shown impressive form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at Selhurst Park. The Eagles have demonstrated resilience, securing three wins and three draws, including a notable victory against Manchester City in the FA Cup. Their defensive prowess is evident, with three clean sheets and only conceding 0.83 goals per game on average. Palace have been particularly potent in attack, scoring 11 goals across these six matches, with a standout 4-2 victory against Wolves in the Premier League. The team's ability to compete against top-tier opposition is highlighted by their recent 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the FA Community Shield. With a balanced mix of high-scoring affairs and tighter contests, Crystal Palace have proven themselves to be a formidable force on their home turf.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches on the road. Despite their mid-table position in the league, the Reds have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in all six of their recent away fixtures. Their goal-scoring prowess has been consistent, netting in five out of six matches, with an average of 1.17 goals per game. However, their defensive frailties are evident, conceding 1.5 goals per game on average. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away games seeing over 2.5 goals. Forest's ability to find the net is further highlighted by the fact that both teams scored in 83% of these matches. Their most impressive result came in a 2-1 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, showcasing their potential to upset higher-ranked opponents on their travels.