Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace – Predicted lineup and team news

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·1 febbraio 2026

Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace – Predicted lineup and team news

Nottingham Forest host Crystal Palace on Sunday while they aim to extend their unbeaten league run and distance themselves further from the drop zone.

The Reds have moved through a period of significant improvement, securing seven points from their last nine available in the Premier League. Manager Sean Dyche has instilled a defensive resilience that has seen the club keep back-to-back clean sheets, and a win today would see them draw level on points with their South London visitors. Following their impressive 4–0 European win midweek, the mood at the City Ground is at a seasonal high.

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Nottingham Forest Team News

Sean Dyche manages a squad that is finally starting to see key creative figures return to the fold. Notably, Elliot Anderson is available again after sitting out the Europa League tie due to suspension. However, the strike force remains depleted as Chris Wood continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury. Consequently, the manager will look to the in-form Igor Jesus to spearhead the attack once again.

Matz Sels will start in goal as he searches for a third consecutive league shutout. In front of him, Nikola Milenkovic and Murillo will continue their formidable partnership in central defence. The midfield will be anchored by Ibrahim Sangaré and the returning Anderson, allowing Morgan Gibbs-White the freedom to create in the final third. Forest’s statistical dominance in preventing shots suggests they are well-placed to contain a struggling Palace attack.