Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 May

Betiball's prediction for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest on 28 May 2023 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 28/05/2023 11:30

Crystal Palace
1 - 1
Finished
Nottingham Forest
90' event Jairo Riedewald / Will Hughes
90' event Naouirou Ahamada / Michael Olise
68' event James McArthur / Cheick Oumar Doucoure
67' event Jean Philippe Mateta / Odsonne Edouard
66' event Will Hughes
event 89' Andre Ayew / Morgan Gibbs White
event 89' Sam Surridge / Taiwo Awoniyi
event 80' Ryan Yates
event 72' Cheikhou Kouyate / Orel Mangala
event 72' Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis / Willy Boly
event 46' Harry Toffolo / Renan Augusto Lodi Dos Santos
event 43' Morgan Gibbs White
event 31' Taiwo Awoniyi
90' event Jairo Riedewald / Will Hughes
event 89' Andre Ayew / Morgan Gibbs White
90' event Naouirou Ahamada / Michael Olise
event 89' Sam Surridge / Taiwo Awoniyi
68' event James McArthur / Cheick Oumar Doucoure
event 80' Ryan Yates
67' event Jean Philippe Mateta / Odsonne Edouard
event 72' Cheikhou Kouyate / Orel Mangala
66' event Will Hughes
event 72' Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis / Willy Boly
event 46' Harry Toffolo / Renan Augusto Lodi Dos Santos
event 43' Morgan Gibbs White
event 31' Taiwo Awoniyi
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
Substitutions
#29 Naouirou Ahamada
#14 Jean Philippe Mateta
#44 Jairo Riedewald
#18 James McArthur
#8 Albert-Mboyo Sambi Lokonga
#26 Chris Richards
#41 Joseph Whitworth
#17 Nathaniel Clyne
#38 Omotayo Adaramola
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
16Shots7
4Shots on Goal4
9Fouls13
5Corner Kick4
13Free kick10
2Offside2
0Yellow card2
20Aerial30
3Save3
15Successful Tackles19
2Interceptions6
1Assist1
4Substitution5
8Shots off goal2
14Head Success11
4Blocked1
15Tackle20
5Dribbles2
21Throw-in12
519Passes272
57Attacks46
30Dangerous attacks12
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#34 Andre Ayew
#25 Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis
#21 Cheikhou Kouyate
#15 Harry Toffolo
#16 Sam Surridge
#23 Remo Freuler
#11 Jesse Lingard
#43 George Shelvey
#17 Alex Mighten
Commentary
90' Crystal Palace — substitution: Jairo Riedewald / Will Hughes
90' Crystal Palace — substitution: Naouirou Ahamada / Michael Olise
89' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Andre Ayew / Morgan Gibbs White
89' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Sam Surridge / Taiwo Awoniyi
80' Ryan Yates - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
72' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Cheikhou Kouyate / Orel Mangala
72' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis / Willy Boly
68' Crystal Palace — substitution: James McArthur / Cheick Oumar Doucoure
67' Crystal Palace — substitution: Jean Philippe Mateta / Odsonne Edouard
66' Goal! Will Hughes - Crystal Palace
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Harry Toffolo / Renan Augusto Lodi Dos Santos
43' Morgan Gibbs White - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
31' Goal! Taiwo Awoniyi - Nottingham Forest

How We Build the Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest on 28 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crystal Palace's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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