Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Stats, and H2H – August 24, 2025
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest
Premier League Round 2
Date: August 24, 2025
Venue: Selhurst Park, London
Weather: 61°F, partly cloudy
Kick-off Time: 15:00
Welcome to Socapredict.com’s in-depth preview of the Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on August 24, 2025. Our expert analysis, powered by stats, head-to-head records, and predictive algorithms, offers the best insights for this thrilling matchup.
Match Preview
Crystal Palace welcome Nottingham Forest to Selhurst Park in a highly anticipated Premier League fixture. Crystal Palace, currently 14th in the standings, have won 2 of their last 3 home matches across all competitions. Nottingham Forest, sitting in 5th place, have secured victories in 50% of their away Premier League games.
With a 52% win probability for Nottingham Forest and a predicted scoreline of 1-2, our algorithm forecasts over 2.5 goals in this matchup, setting the stage for an exciting, potentially high-scoring encounter.
Head-to-Head Record
Recent encounters between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have been competitive:
- Crystal Palace Wins: 0 (0%)
- Draws: 4 (67%)
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 2 (33%)
The teams have drawn in 4 of their last 6 meetings across all leagues, indicating a closely fought battle is likely.
Team Form and Stats
Crystal Palace
- Position: 14th
- Recent Form (Last 6 Matches): 3 Wins, 3 Draws, 0 Losses
- Home Form: 3 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses
- Key Stats:
- Clean Sheets: 3 (0.5 per game)
- Corners: 10 (1.67 per game)
- Goal Kicks: 52 (8.67 per game)
- Offsides: 11 (1.83 per game)
- Yellow Cards: 5 (0.83 per game)
- Tackles: 80 (13.33 per game)
Nottingham Forest
- Position: 5th
- Recent Form (Last 6 Matches): 2 Wins, 2 Draws, 2 Losses
- Away Form: 1 Win, 1 Draw, 0 Losses
- Key Stats:
- Clean Sheets: 0 (0 per game)
- Corners: 31 (5.17 per game)
- Goal Kicks: 37 (6.17 per game)
- Offsides: 15 (2.5 per game)
- Yellow Cards: 19 (3.17 per game)
- Tackles: 96 (16 per game)
Injury and Suspension News
Crystal Palace
- C. Riad (Defender): Out with a cruciate ligament tear, expected return January 1, 2026.
Nottingham Forest
- E. da Silva Moreira (Defender): Out with an unknown injury, return date TBD.
Premier League Standings
| Position | Team | PTS | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottenham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Full standings available at Socapredict.com.
Match Prediction
Our algorithm predicts a 1-2 victory for Nottingham Forest with an average of 2.54 goals expected. Key factors include:
- Crystal Palace’s Home Strength: Their solid home form could pose a challenge, but defensive injuries may expose vulnerabilities.
- Nottingham Forest’s Away Threat: Their ability to score on the road makes them favorites to edge this contest.
- Goal Expectation: Over 2.5 goals are likely, given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
Betting Odds (indicative):
- Crystal Palace Win: +210
- Draw: +230
- Nottingham Forest Win: +135
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Why This Match Matters
This early-season fixture could be pivotal for both teams. Crystal Palace will aim to capitalize on their strong home form to climb the table, while Nottingham Forest look to build on their impressive start. With goals expected, this match promises to be a Premier League spectacle.
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