Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League
[legacy approach]

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In an evenly contested English Premier League match at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest played out a 1-1 draw. The AI prediction favored a Crystal Palace win, making the actual result a deviation from the pre-game forecast. Crystal Palace lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, while Nottingham Forest opted for a 4-2-3-1. Crystal Palace had more shots on target, yet the goalkeepers were only forced to make 6 saves in total, 4 by Crystal Palace's goalkeeper and 2 by Nottingham Forest’s goalkeeper.
Eberechi Eze converted a penalty in the 60th minute to give Crystal Palace the lead, but Murillo quickly responded for Nottingham Forest in the 64th minute, leveling the score. The game saw a significant number of fouls, 9 committed by Crystal Palace and 15 by Nottingham Forest. The referee issued 3 yellow cards to Crystal Palace players and a notable 8 to Nottingham Forest players, indicating a physical encounter. The possession was almost equally split, with Nottingham Forest slightly edging it at 51.1% against Crystal Palace's 48.9%. Crystal Palace had a total of 20 shots, while Nottingham Forest had 12 shots.
Considering their recent form, Crystal Palace has struggled for consistency, with a mix of draws, losses and a win in the FA Cup. Their upcoming match against Tottenham will be a tough test, especially given Tottenham's need to bounce back from recent inconsistent results. Nottingham Forest, also inconsistent, faces Leicester City next. Nottingham Forest's recent games have been a mixed bag of losses and a surprising win against Tottenham.
Looking at previous encounters, the fixture between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest has often been closely contested with a lot of draws, reflecting the balance seen in this match. Crystal Palace's struggles to convert possession into goals were evident in this game, a recurring theme in their recent matches. Nottingham Forest showed resilience in responding quickly to conceding, a positive sign for their upcoming games. Crystal Palace’s last head-to-head record against Tottenham shows mixed results. Nottingham Forest's head-to-head record against Leicester City is also varied, suggesting their next match could go either way.

On May 5th, 2025, Selhurst Park in London will host the English Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. According to advanced AI analysis, Crystal Palace is favored to win, with a 48.2% win probability compared to Nottingham Forest's 24.2%. The draw probability is calculated at 27.6%. Crystal Palace, rated at 0.686, will rely on the creativity of their star midfielder, Eberechi Eze, to unlock Nottingham Forest's defense.
Crystal Palace's recent form has been mixed, with a dominant FA Cup win against Aston Villa, but also heavy defeats against Newcastle and Manchester City in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest, rated at 0.583, are struggling, with four losses in their last five games. Their hopes rest on striker Taiwo Awoniyi finding his scoring boots.
Historically, recent head-to-head matches have been tight affairs, with Nottingham Forest edging the last encounter 1-0. The AI prediction suggests Crystal Palace's home advantage and slightly superior form will be the deciding factors. However, in the unpredictable world of football, anything can happen. The game promises to be a tense battle for valuable Premier League points. The fans are excited to watch this great match.