Nottingham vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (1 February)

Not at the same level as in the previous year, Nottingham Forest are threatened by the decline. Morgan Gibbs-White's teammates are currently 17th in the Premier League and are 5 points ahead of the first relegated team. After having four losses in a row, they have done much better in the last three days with 2 wins and 1 draw. Nottingham managed to hold off leader Arsenal 0-0 and otherwise won on the lawns of West Ham 1-2 and Brentford last weekend 0-2. Once in the fight for European places, Crystal Palace has seriously stalled in recent weeks.

The London team now occupies 15th place in the Premier League, 3 points ahead of its opponent of the day. On the tough side, the Eagles have not won any of their last eight league matches, 2 draws and 6 defeats. After holding Aston Villa to a 0-0 home draw, they lost to Sunderland 2-1 and Chelsea last weekend 1-3. Before these two setbacks, Crystal Palace were knocked out of the FA Cup by 6th Division side Macclesfield 2-1. 

Looking at recent matches, Forest’s performances have included a blend of narrow wins and draws, highlighted by their ability to respond well after conceding early in several games. Palace, on the other hand, extended their unbeaten run with a 1‑1 draw against Forest earlier in the season, a match in which Ismaïla Sarr opened the scoring before Callum Hudson‑Odoi equalized. Coral Palace’s tendency to settle for draws has become a defining theme of their campaign, while Forest have shown slightly more edge in decisive moments, especially at home.

Taking all these elements into account—the transfer tension, recent form, and tactical patterns—this upcoming meeting feels primed for a decisive outcome. Forest’s home advantage, combined with Palace’s instability and potential loss of Mateta, tilts the balance toward the hosts. With that in mind, the predicted correct score for this Premier League encounter is 2‑0 in favor of Nottingham Forest.

• Summary: Nottingham Forest is going head to head with Crystal Palace starting on 1 Feb 2026 at 14:00 UTC at City Ground stadium, Nottingham city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Michael Salisbury
• Nottingham Feedinco Rating: 6.76
• Crystal Palace Feedinco Rating: 6.84