The City Ground will host an important Premier League match on Sunday as Nottingham Forest aims to build on their recent success against Crystal Palace, who are trying to avoid slipping closer to the relegation zone.
Nottingham Forest is coming off a strong 4–0 Europa League win against Ferencváros and is unbeaten in their last three league games. In contrast, Crystal Palace is struggling, having not won since early December, with 11 matches without a victory. They are now just three places above the relegation zone. A win for Forest could mean they level points with Palace, putting the FA Cup holders in a tough spot.
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace – Match Information
- Date: Sunday, 1 February 2026
- Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
- Venue: The City Ground, Nottingham
- Referee: Michael Salisbury
- VAR: Tony Harrington
- Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 1–1 Nottingham Forest (24 Aug 2025), Premier League
Team News
Nottingham Forest
Elliot Anderson is likely to return to the starting lineup after serving a suspension. However, Forest will be without Chris Wood, Nicolo Savona, and John Victor due to knee injuries. Igor Jesus is expected to lead the attack following his goal in the recent win over Brentford.
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner faces challenges in selecting his squad as Jean-Philippe Mateta is unavailable, as he feels unprepared to play. Adam Wharton is suspended, and Justin Devenny is out for about a month with an ankle injury. On a positive note, Nathaniel Clyne is back in the squad, though Daichi Kamada and Borna Sosa are still absent.
Recent Form
Nottingham Forest
Forest has shown improvement, taking seven points from their last three league games. This performance is a significant boost compared to their previous eight games. Recent results include a tough 2–0 win over Brentford and a 1–1 draw against Newcastle.
They are aiming for their third consecutive clean sheet in the Premier League, a first in over a year. Dyche’s team has also benefited from Taiwo Awoniyi, who holds a club record for most substitute appearances, scoring four goals after coming off the bench.
Crystal Palace
Palace is currently struggling, with the fewest points (2) and goals (4) in the league since Matchday 16. Recent losses include a 3–1 defeat to Chelsea at home and a 2–0 loss at Everton. Notably, they have never won against Forest in the Premier League in 11 tries, with 7 draws and 4 losses. Despite generating good chances, they have the worst conversion rate in the league.
Predicted Lineups
Nottingham Forest Predicted XI: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Sangare; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Igor Jesus
Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Riad; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Mitchell; Johnson, Pino; Sarr
How to Watch Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports+ and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, with coverage starting at 13:00 GMT.
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