Oliver Glasner Calls For Change At Crystal Palace Ahead Of Nottingham Forest Clash

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Oliver Glasner has admitted that Crystal Palace are struggling in the Premier League as they prepare to face Nottingham Forest on Monday. The Eagles are currently in the relegation zone, having failed to win any of their first seven league matches before the October international break. Glasner spent the break with his family in Austria but found it difficult to relax due to concerns about Palace's poor start.

Palace suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Liverpool in their last match, marking their fourth loss of the season. Glasner openly acknowledged that changes are necessary, stating, "Regarding the results, no, we are not going in the right direction. We wanted and expected a little bit more." Despite this, Glasner remains hopeful and urges his team to stick together and work hard for better results.

In contrast, Nottingham Forest have shown resilience against tough opponents this season. They managed a 1-1 draw away at Chelsea despite James Ward-Prowse being sent off in the second half. However, manager Nuno Espirito Santo will miss the match against Palace due to a three-game ban for misconduct during a previous game against Brighton.

Nuno expressed his surprise at the severity of the sanction but emphasized that his focus is on preparing his team well for upcoming matches. "It's tough. We're going to be in permanent contact and what is important is that we prepare well and the players are ready to compete," he said.

Key Players to Watch

For Nottingham Forest, Chris Wood has been a standout performer, scoring six of their last nine Premier League goals. He aims to become only the third player to score 20 goals for Forest in this competition. Meanwhile, Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace has had numerous attempts on goal but has struggled with a low conversion rate.

Match Prediction: A Likely Draw

Despite Palace's struggles this season, a draw seems likely for Monday's match given both teams' recent performances. Forest have not won any of their last seven home games across all competitions, while five of their last six league meetings with Palace have ended in draws.

Forest remain unbeaten in their last seven league encounters with Palace (W2 D5), while Palace have not won any of their previous ten top-flight matches against Monday's hosts. In Premier League history, Forest have never lost to Palace in eight meetings (W3 D5), making it both teams' longest unbeaten and winless streaks against each other.

OPTA Win Probability

According to OPTA statistics, Nottingham Forest have a 38.6% chance of winning, while Crystal Palace have a 33.6% chance. The probability of a draw stands at 27.8%.