Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: predicted lineups 11 October 2026

Predicted lineups Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest

Crystal Palace 3-4-2-1

44 Benítez

21 Ahanor or Lerma

6 Canvot

26 Richards

3 Mitchell

20 Wharton

23 Timber

25 Khalaili or Mingueza

10 Pino or Sarr

18 Kamada

22 Larsen

Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace: Benítez, Ahanor, Canvot, Richards, Mitchell, Wharton, Timber, Khalaili, Pino, Kamada, Larsen

Nottingham Forest 3-4-2-1

26 Sels

5 Murillo

2 Diomande

23 Cunha

3 Williams or Aina

24 McAtee

21 Schlager

27 Muñoz or Hudson-Odoi

10 Gibbs-White

14 Ndoye

19 Delap

Predicted lineup for Nottingham Forest: Sels, Murillo, Diomande, Cunha, Williams, McAtee, Schlager, Muñoz, Gibbs-White, Ndoye, Delap

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace enter their home meeting with Nottingham Forest looking for greater defensive stability. The London side have taken four points from five league matches, and several defenders are unavailable. Axel Disasi is suspended, while Chadi Riad and Takehiro Tomiyasu are sidelined through injury. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson is also absent, leaving Walter Benítez in line to start.

There are more options in the attacking positions. Anan Khalaili is available again after fitness problems and could start on the right, although Darío Osorio provides an alternative. Adam Wharton and Quinten Timber are expected in midfield, with Daichi Kamada operating closer to Jørgen Strand Larsen. The main decision behind the striker appears to be between Yéremy Pino and Ismaïla Sarr.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest travel to Selhurst Park holding a narrow advantage over Crystal Palace in the table: Forest have five points, one more than their hosts. Nikola Milenković's fitness is a concern in defence, with Ousmane Diomande an option to replace him in the back three. Neco Williams is another player whose availability remains uncertain after illness.

Further forward, Forest are expected to rely on several familiar names. Morgan Gibbs-White should play a key creative role, with Dan Ndoye offering support in advanced areas. Liam Delap is the likely central striker, as Igor Jesus is unavailable through injury. James McAtee and Xaver Schlager are expected to form the midfield pairing.

Injuries and suspensions

Crystal Palace

Anan Khalaili Muscle injury Doubtful
Axel Disasi Red card Suspended after a red card
Chadi Riad Knee injury Unavailable
Dean Henderson Foot injury Unavailable
Jean-Philippe Mateta Hamstring injury Unavailable
Takehiro Tomiyasu Calf injury Unavailable

Nottingham Forest

Nicolò Savona Knee injury Doubtful
Neco Williams Illness Doubtful
Igor Jesus Calf injury Unavailable
Nikola Milenković Knock Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Crystal Palace

Tyrick Mitchell 2 goals 0 assists
Jørgen Strand Larsen 2 goals 0 assists
Daichi Kamada 0 goals 3 assists
Eddie Nketiah 1 goals 1 assists
Chris Richards 1 goals 0 assists

Nottingham Forest

Morgan Gibbs-White 1 goals 2 assists
Dan Ndoye 1 goals 0 assists
Liam Delap 1 goals 0 assists
Igor Jesus 1 goals 0 assists
Murillo 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Crystal Palace

Player	Starts	Min.	Form
Adam Wharton	5/5	437	solid
Chris Richards	5/5	434	mixed
Daichi Kamada	5/5	427	solid
Tyrick Mitchell	5/5	421	solid
Anan Khalaili	5/5	407	mixed
Yéremy Pino	5/5	366	solid
Jørgen Strand Larsen	4/5	348	strong
Quinten Timber	4/4	316	mixed

Nottingham Forest

Player	Starts	Min.	Form
Matz Sels	5/5	450	solid
Neco Williams	5/5	450	strong
Morgan Gibbs-White	5/5	450	strong
Murillo	5/5	448	solid
James McAtee	5/5	418	solid
Xaver Schlager	4/5	376	solid
Jair Cunha	4/4	360	mixed
Dan Ndoye	5/5	321	solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast

1.07 1.65

Predicted goals4.3
Both teams to score100%
Over 2.5 goals100%
Corners7.0

Team comparison

CRY home	Per match	NFO away
0.00	Points	2.00
1.50	Goals for	2.00
3.50	Goals against	1.50
1.07	xG for	1.66
1.91	xG against	1.39
4.0	Corners	3.0
LL	Home and away form	DW

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: head-to-head record

18 previous meetings

2 Crystal Palace 9 draws 7 Nottingham Forest

Goals per match2.06
Both teams scored50%
Over 2.5 goals28%

Feb 2026 Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
Aug 2025 Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest
May 2025 Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest
Oct 2024 Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Crystal Palace
Mar 2024 Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace
Oct 2023 Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest
May 2023 Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest
Nov 2022 Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 Crystal Palace
Dec 2012 Nottingham Forest 2 - 2 Crystal Palace
Sep 2012 Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest?

The referee for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest is Peter Bankes.

When will the lineup for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Sunday 11 October at 14:00.

Who is unavailable for Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest?

Crystal Palace are without Anan Khalaili (muscle injury), Axel Disasi (red card), Chadi Riad (knee injury), Dean Henderson (foot injury), Jean-Philippe Mateta (hamstring injury) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf injury).

Who is unavailable for Nottingham Forest against Crystal Palace?

Nottingham Forest are without Nicolò Savona (knee injury), Neco Williams (illness), Igor Jesus (calf injury) and Nikola Milenković (knock).

What formation do Crystal Palace play?

Crystal Palace have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-2-1.

What formation do Nottingham Forest play?

Nottingham Forest have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Glasner.

How did the last meeting between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest finish?

On 1 February 2026, Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace finished 1-1.