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Watch the football match Live  between a team Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions Premier League .
This match is played on date 22 Aug 2025
This match takes place in Selhurst Park (London) – In championship competitions Premier League by Season 2025/2026

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📝 Match Summary Table

🔎 Overview

Crystal Palace hosts Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park in a Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon. The match carries additional significance due to administrative changes in European competition qualification. Nottingham Forest replaced Crystal Palace in the Europa League after UEFA’s decision following a multi-club ownership issue involving Palace. This development has intensified the rivalry between the two clubs.

• Crystal Palace: The Eagles are looking to adapt following the departure of star midfielder Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has made two changes to the lineup, with Tyrick Mitchell and Chris Richards replacing Borna Sosa and Jefferson Lerma. The team will aim to capitalize on home advantage to secure a positive result.

• Nottingham Forest: Forest enters the match with momentum after a 3–1 victory over Brentford. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo has opted for an unchanged lineup, with Chris Wood continuing his strong form in attack. The club’s European aspirations add extra motivation for the visitors.

📊 Head-to-Head Stats

• Total Matches: 13

• ✅ Crystal Palace Wins: 1

• ✅ Nottingham Forest Wins: 6

• 🟰 Draws: 6

• ⚽ Average Goals per Match: 2.3

In their most recent encounter, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest played to a 1–1 draw in May 2025. Nottingham Forest holds a favorable record in this fixture.

🧠 Tactical Preview

🟨 Crystal Palace

• Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo

• Formation: Likely 4-2-3-1

• Strengths: Solid defensive organization, home advantage

• Weaknesses: Adjustment to Eze’s departure

• Key Player: Jean-Philippe Mateta – the striker will be crucial in leading the attack.

🟥 Nottingham Forest

• Manager: Nuno Espírito Santo

• Formation: Likely 4-3-3

• Strengths: Counter-attacking play, set-piece proficiency

• Weaknesses: Inconsistent away form

• Key Player: Chris Wood – the forward is pivotal in finishing chances.

📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

Both teams have shown resilience in recent matches, with Nottingham Forest particularly impressive in their season opener against Brentford.

🎯 Prediction

Crystal Palace 1–1 Nottingham Forest

Given the evenly matched nature of both teams and the added intensity of the fixture, a draw seems the most likely outcome. Both sides have the potential to score, but defensive solidity may prevail.

Crystal Palace

Nottingham Forest