Forest lineup @ Crystal Palace

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Nottingham Forest's expected lineup at Crystal Palace, Sun 11 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 6 matches): Sels (6); Williams (6), Jair (5), Murillo (5), Aina (5), Milenković (4); McAtee (5), Gibbs-White (5), Schlager (5); Ndoye (5), Jesus (3). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Coventry match on 19 Sep.

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Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace

MOST USED XI

Nottingham Forest's expected lineup away at Crystal Palace in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Sels in goal, a back five of Williams, Jair, Murillo, Aina and Milenković, and Ndoye and Jesus further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 33% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Nottingham Forest, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Nottingham Forest are 13th in the EPL on 5 points from 5 games. They have W1 D2 L2 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 13 of last 30
4-2-3-1
43%
3-4-2-1
30%
4-4-2
17%
3-4-3
3%

4-2-3-1 at home · 3-4-2-1 away

Most Common Nottingham Forest Starting XI

Based on 6 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Gibbs-White scored a penalty this season.

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Nottingham Forest

What is Nottingham Forest's expected lineup?
Nottingham Forest's expected lineup away at Crystal Palace in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Sels in goal, a back five of Williams, Jair, Murillo, Aina and Milenković, and Ndoye and Jesus further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Sels, Williams, Jair, Murillo, Aina, Milenković, McAtee, Gibbs-White, Schlager, Ndoye, Jesus.
Who started Nottingham Forest's last match?
Nottingham Forest's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): M. Sels, Jair, O. Diomande, Murillo, D. Muñoz, X. Schlager, J. McAtee, N. Williams, D. Ndoye, M. Gibbs-White, L. Delap.
What was Nottingham Forest's last result?
Nottingham Forest lost to Coventry 0–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Nottingham Forest last win?
Nottingham Forest last won on 12 Sept 2026, beating Aston Villa 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Nottingham Forest?
M. Gibbs-White is Nottingham Forest's first choice penalty taker, with C. Wood next in line. Gibbs-White scored a penalty this season.
Who has made the most starts for Nottingham Forest this season?
M. Sels leads with 6 starts for Nottingham Forest across all competitions this season.
What formation does Nottingham Forest use most often?
Nottingham Forest have used a 3-4-2-1 in 5 of their 6 matches this season.
Which Nottingham Forest goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Matz Sels has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest defender has started the most this season?
Neco Williams has made the most starts as defender for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest midfielder has started the most this season?
Xaver Schlager has made the most starts as midfielder for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Nottingham Forest forward has started the most this season?
Dan Ndoye has made the most starts as forward for Nottingham Forest this season, starting 5 matches.
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