Mon Oct 21 18:00:00 UTC 2024: ### Summary of Nottingham Forest vs. Crystal Palace Match Preview

– **Match Context**: Nottingham Forest is hosting Crystal Palace in a crucial Premier League clash. Forest is currently 12th in the table and is seeking its first home win of the season, while Palace, placed 18th, is winless in the league.

– **Radio Coverage**: The match can be followed live on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club starting at 19:00 BST.

– **Key Players**:
– For Nottingham Forest, Eberechi Eze is highlighted as a player to watch, expected to lead the attack for Palace.
– Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood has been instrumental, scoring six of the last nine league goals for the team.

– **Current Form**:
– Nottingham Forest is difficult to beat, with only one loss in their last seven matches and a recent draw against Chelsea.
– Crystal Palace has struggled this season, with four losses and three draws in the league, making them the lowest-scoring team (only five goals).

– **Historical Matchup**: Nottingham Forest is unbeaten in their last seven league encounters against Crystal Palace, with the last ten meetings resulting in no wins for Palace.

– **Team News**:
– Nottingham Forest’s starting XI includes Sels, Aina, and Elanga, while Morgan Gibbs-White is absent due to suspension.
– For Crystal Palace, Nketiah starts up top, and Will Hughes returns to the lineup.

– **Expectations**: Fans anticipate a tense matchup, with Forest needing to convert their defensive solidity into home victories, while Palace seeks to end their poor run in the league.

– **Statistics**: Nottingham Forest has registered the joint-third lowest goals (seven) in the league, and has not won at home since October 2020, which adds pressure on both sides to secure a win.

The match is set for 20:00 BST.

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