Nottingham Forest welcome Crystal Palace to the City Ground on Monday night in an important Premier League clash for both teams. Forest will be hoping to continue their strong start as the season progresses, while Palace are still aiming for their first win. This is expected to be an interesting match as the pressure mounts on the visiting side.
Kickoff time and venue
Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for Monday 21 October 2024, with kick-off set for 8pm BST. The match will be played at Nottingham’s City Ground, a stadium known for its intense atmosphere and home cheer.
Forest vs Palace highlights
Those not attending the match in person can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Sky Sports subscribers can also live stream matches via the Sky Go app, making it easy for fans to follow the action wherever they are.
Team news: Key players absent
Nottingham Forest go into the game with some concerns in midfield. Morgan Gibbs-White, who was withdrawn from the England squad during the international break, will need to be assessed before Monday’s clash. Additionally, Danilo and Ibrahim Sangare have been ruled out, while James Ward-Prowse is suspended after receiving a red card against Chelsea. Goalkeeper Matt Turner, who is on loan from Palace, will not be available due to the terms of his loan contract.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace also have multiple players absent. Adam Wharton has withdrawn from the England Under-21 squad as a precaution, but doubts remain. Palace are expected to be without Chadi Riyad, Rob Holding, Daniel Muñoz and Matheus Franca, all due to injury.
Prediction: Forest will save the day.
Nottingham Forest have been solid defensively this season, losing just once in the campaign so far. Their ability to maintain organization at the back could frustrate a struggling Crystal Palace team. Palace, meanwhile, are under pressure to pick up points, but Forest’s home advantage could tip the balance in their favor.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-0 Crystal Palace
