Nottm Forest vs Crystal Palace predictions & betting tips – Mateta returns to scoresheet

Jan 31, 2026 - 10:15

Nottingham Forest take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.

Nottm Forest vs Crystal Palace best bets

Bet on a draw at 5/2 on BetVictor
Back Jean-Philippe Mateta to score at 11/5 on BetVictor

Nottm Forest vs Crystal Palace latest odds

Find the latest Nottm Forest vs Crystal Palace betting odds here. Odds are provided by BetVictor and are subject to change.

Nottingham Forest – 20/21
Draw – 5/2
Crystal Palace – 29/10

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace – betting tips, odds, predictions and how to watch

Nottm Forest vs Crystal Palace predictions

Forest come into this in much better form than Palace, as they’ve won two of their last three going unbeaten in that run too.

Whereas, Palace have lost three of their last four and it doesn’t help they are without their star centre-back Marc Guehi who left shortly after their 2-1 loss to Macclesfield.

But can Nottingham Forest continue to make Oliver Glasner’s time at Palace tougher?

Nottm Forest vs Crystal Palace betting tips

Can Palace bounce back?

Palace were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland then a week later beaten 3-1 by Chelsea – where Adam Wharton was sent off in the 73rd minute.

Forest are down in 17th place though and this could be Palace’s chance for a win to curb their poor form.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored eight in 23 appearances and ought to be dangerous up top against a Forest side who’ve conceded 34.

Forest have struggled to score for the most part of the season and it’s Morgan Gibbs-White who’s their top scorer with just five.

I think Palace can bounce back now even away from home and their physical presence and aerial ability but there’s no guarantee they can come away with a win, but at least a point.

Bet on a draw at 5/2 on BetVictor
Back Jean-Philippe Mateta to score at 11/5 on BetVictor

Where to watch Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace

Location: City Ground, Nottingham, England.
Date & Time: Sunday, 1st February 2026, 2pm.
TV Channel: Sky Sports+.

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