Eze is highly likely to have at least two shots in this match, having taken 27 shots across seven games this season. He has hit two or more shots in every game, with three or more in five of them. As the focal point of Palace’s attack, everything goes through him, and he is also on free-kick duty.

Eze has managed nine shots on target this season, despite only scoring once. With Palace’s wingbacks pushing forward, Eze will be in the box, positioning himself to take advantage of crosses and create shooting opportunities.

Anderson has played just 421 minutes this season but has already been fouled 12 times. He’s started 6 games, being fouled at least twice in 5 of them. Positioned primarily as a central midfielder, Anderson will push forward to support the attackers.

With Hudson-Odoi and Elanga likely to feature, Anderson may sit deeper, allowing him to be more involved in the play and control the game from a central position

There is a strong likelihood of at least four cards being shown in this match, based on recent trends. Nottingham Forest’s games have averaged 7.43 cards per match, with Forest picking up 3.57 cards and their opponents 3.86. Crystal Palace’s matches average 4.29 cards, and they’ve received 2 or more cards in four of their seven games.

Referee Tim Robinson averages 6.0 cards per game this season, with both teams receiving cards in all three Premier League games he has officiated. Given these patterns, a card-heavy contest is highly probable.