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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest is set for 01.02.2026 at 14:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Premier League encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Crystal Palace, currently sitting 13 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Nottingham Forest, positioned 17, aim to continue their climb up the Premier League table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 01.02.2026
- Kickoff: 14:00
- Favorite: Crystal Palace
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 24.08.2025, finishing Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest.
Crystal Palace Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Crystal Palace squad has been dominant at home throughout the Premier League 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Crystal Palace lineup today or Crystal Palace starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Crystal Palace home performances:
Date Event Score 17.01.2026 Sunderland vs Crystal Palace 2 - 1 10.01.2026 Macclesfield Town vs Crystal Palace 2 - 1 07.01.2026 Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa 0 - 0
Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Nottingham Forest have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Premier League game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 17
- Recent head-to-head record: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest
- Wins this season over Crystal Palace: 2
Recent away match stats for Nottingham Forest:
Date Event Score 22.01.2026 Braga vs Nottingham Forest 1 - 0 17.01.2026 Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal FC 0 - 0 09.01.2026 Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest 3 - 3
Prediction and Final Word
As of 23.01.2026, odds point to Crystal Palace as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest lineups for the Premier League 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
