Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest on Sunday in a collision between two parties that made positive, undefeated starts from their Premier League campaigns.
However, the match is played against a background of significant off-field tension and a newly fired rivalry. The place of Forest in the Europa League came directly at the expense of Palace, after the Eagles had been relegated to the Conference League on issues surrounding Multi-Club ownership and a case that Forest reportedly pushed to UEFA to act according to.
History also weighs heavily on the home team on the field. Palace has never defeated Bos in their 10 previous Premier League meetings and a bleak record in their opening house competition of a season after they have lost 12 of their last 16. Moreover, they have confronted with a Nottingham Forest side that had the third best record in the entire division in previous term.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
- Kick -off: 14:00 BST
- Location: Selhurst Park, London
- Last meeting: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest, 5 May 2025, Premier League
Team news
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner must now plan for life without Ebereechi Eze, whose move to Arsenal is imminent. The playmaker was omitted from the team for the historic 1-0 Europe Conference League win on Thursday at Fredrikstad, and his departure leaves a huge creative void.
The manager’s options are further limited by a long latter list, which includes important midfielders Cheick Douco and Daichi Kamada.
This team 😍 pic.twitter.com/biw7eks3bm
– Crystal Palace FC (@CPFC) August 21, 2025
Nottingham Forest
The most important story for Bos is the uncertainty about manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s future, who continues to overshadow their excellent form on the field.
On the field, however, he has an almost fully suitable team to choose from. New signature Douglas Luiz could be called on the couch for the first time, while Nicolas Domínguez is the only confirmed absentee.
Form
Crystal Palace
It has been a summer of contrasting emotions for Palace. They lifted the community shield and made their European debut with a 1-0 victory on Thursday, which extended their undefeated run to 11 competitive matches.
However, a tendency to draw competitions is a concern, with five of their last seven ending in a stalemate. They were given a famous victory over Chelsea on the opening day due to a controversial VAR decision.
Nottingham Forest
The shape of Nottingham Forest is excellent on the field. They followed a 7th place last season with a convincing 3-1 victory over Brentford.
However, that success on the field is at odds with the unrest outside the field around their manager. Recent meetings between these two parties have been scored very low, with only eight goals in the last six meetings.
From Friday evening it is expected that Nuno Espirito Santo will take the lead on the Nottingham Forest match against Crystal Palace on Sunday. However, his position as a manager is by no means safe in what an evolving situation proves.
A gap has developed between Nuno and Edu, with the … pic.twitter.com/wnepodnqgt
– Ben Jacobs (@jacobsben) August 22, 2025
Predicted line -Ups
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, she; Matate.
Nottingham Forest predicted XI: Sels; Aina, Milenković, Murlo, Williams; Bangré, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
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