On Saturday 10 October 2026, Crystal Palace play Nottingham Forest in the EPL. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Crystal Palace +0 Goal Handicap, priced at -115 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
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As Crystal Palace prepares to welcome Nottingham Forest, the stakes are high, especially given their recent home struggles. Although Palace has battled inconsistently, their performance against Forest historically leans towards the visitors, with the home side winless in five prior encounters. However, Palace’s recent form shows a glimmer of hope, averaging just 1.2 goals at home while conceding 2.2. Nottingham’s away form is also shaky, with just 0.8 goals scored in their last five away matches. Despite these numbers, Palace’s defensive woes may be offset by Nottingham’s own scoring struggles. With both teams lacking firepower—neither boasting significant xG figures—this matchup could tip in favor of the home side. Betting on Crystal Palace at 0 for the handicap market seems prudent, especially as they look to break free from the shackles of their past against a Nottingham side that is equally eager to find its footing.
Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: Over 1.5 Total Goals (-345)
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As Crystal Palace welcomes Nottingham Forest, the stage is set for a match that promises goals—especially with the total set at 1.5. Palace has struggled at home lately, averaging just 1.2 goals while their opponents are racking up 2.2 against them. Meanwhile, Nottingham's away form has been surprisingly robust, with 2.8 goals scored on average in their last five matches away from home. Both sides have shown vulnerabilities defensively, and their recent head-to-heads don’t favor Palace, who haven’t won against Forest in their last five encounters. With a trend of high-scoring games, especially considering Palace’s leaky defense, betting on over 1.5 goals feels not just reasonable but enticing. Expect both teams to capitalize on their chances, making this clash an exciting prospect for goal-hunters.
That is how our model reads Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.
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