The Premier League season continues with a highly anticipated clash as Crystal Palace hosts Nottingham Forest at the iconic Selhurst Park. This match pits a resilient Crystal Palace side against an in-form Nottingham Forest, making it a crucial early-season showdown for both teams.
Match Details:
| Competition | Date | Kick-off (ET) | Venue |
| Premier League | August 24, 2025 | 09:00 AM | Selhurst Park, London, England |
Team Form and Analysis:
Crystal Palace enters this match after a mixed start to their Premier League season, which included a tough draw against Chelsea. The home side has been strong at Selhurst Park, with an unbeaten run of eight competitive matches. However, they will be without their key playmaker Eberechi Eze, who is set to move to Arsenal. This leaves a significant creative void that the team will need to fill.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, has had a superb start to the new Premier League season with a dominant 3-1 victory over Brentford. The visiting side has shown a relentless attacking prowess and boasted the third-best away record in the entire division last term. They have also been active in the transfer market, making several key signings.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is in favor of Nottingham Forest, who have never lost to Crystal Palace in 10 previous Premier League meetings. Crystal Palace has also a dismal record in their opening home match of a season, having lost 12 of their last 16. This suggests that the match will be a tightly contested affair.
Player to Watch:
- Crystal Palace: All eyes will be on their winger, Michael Olise, whose attacking abilities will be crucial in the absence of Eberechi Eze. His creativity and finishing will be key for Palace’s success.
- Nottingham Forest: The focus for Nottingham Forest will be on their in-form striker, Chris Wood, who scored a brace in their first match of the season. His creativity and finishing will be crucial for Forest’s success.
Prediction:
Given Nottingham Forest’s excellent head-to-head record and their strong squad, they are the clear favorites to win this match. However, Crystal Palace has a strong home advantage and will be looking to secure their first victory of the season. A hard-fought victory for Nottingham Forest is the most likely outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: FuboTV Canada
- UK: Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Go, Now TV
- Germany: Sky Sport
- Australia: Optus Sport
- France: Canal+
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