Premier League: Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest Picks — Tricky Trees Fading in UCL Challenge (May 5)

There will be huge pressure on Nottingham Forest when they return to Premier League action on Monday against Crystal Palace.

The Tricky Trees have suffered defeats in three of their last four league matches, which has seen them drop to sixth in the standings. They could come into Monday’s match trailing the Champions League spots by three points.

Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last two after playing out successive draws. However, they are winless across their last four in the Premier League.

Odds

Forest Hold H2H Advantage

Crystal Palace have a poor recent record against Nottingham Forest, having won just once across the last 14 league meetings.

Meanwhile, the Eagles are winless in their previous eight since a 1-0 success in the Championship in December 2011. Forest have avoided defeat in all nine Premier League clashes between the sides.

Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest Key Stats

• Crystal Palace have failed to win in their last four EPL matches, their longest winless run since the start of the season.
• Nottingham Forest have won nine away matches this season. They have only won ten top-flight away matches in three previous seasons.

Crystal Palace Team News

Chris Richards returns from suspension for the Eagles this weekend. However, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are both out for the remainder of the season due to knee injuries.

Possible Lineup

D. Henderson (GK); C. Richards, M. Guehi, M. Lacroix, D. Munoz, A. Wharton, D. Kamada, T. Mitchell, I. Sarr, E. Eze, J. Mateta

Nottingham Forest Team News

Nuno Espirito Santo has a fully fit squad available for selection this weekend.

Possible Lineup

M. Sels (GK); O. Aina, N. Milenkovic, Murillo, N. Williams, E. Anderson, Danillo, A. Elanga, M. Gibbs-White, C. Hudson-Odoi, C. Wood

Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest Picks

Following the Kentucky Derby, the attention switches back to the soccer action. Crystal Palace could be a solid value play when making picks in the Premier League this weekend.

The Eagles have been in strong form in the second half of the season, while they have been excellent at Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, Forest have looked fatigued in recent weeks, and they are limping toward the end of the season.