‘Difficult’: Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest

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Chris Sutton has made his prediction ahead of Nottingham Forest’s trip to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park this evening.

Steve Cooper’s side will be looking to return to winning ways, but they will have to do so without multiple key first-team members.

Felipe, Danilo and Nuno Tavares all look set to miss out through injury, with Moussa Niakhate missing the trip after picking up a red card against Brentford last weekend.

Ryan Yates and Nicolas Dominguez are touch and go and will continue to be monitored ahead of the game this evening.

Chris Sutton makes prediction for Palace v Forest

In his piece with the BBC, Sutton predicts a close encounter between the two sides which he claims are ‘middle of the road’ sides.

“Both sides seem to be kind of middle of the road, and difficult to beat – which is a compliment – but will they carry a big enough goal threat? I’m not sure.

“Crystal Palace are without the injured Eberechi Eze, which is a big deal for them. Without him, I can’t see the Eagles winning.”

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Can Forest pick up a second away win?

After beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier in the season, the Reds equalled their away win tally from last season.

With the hosts losing Wilfred Zaha this summer with current key men Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze out injured, Saturday gives Forest a great chance to go and pick up a valuable three points.