Crystal Palace hosts Nottingham Forest today in a Premier League clash where betting value abounds despite Forest's 8-0 record against bottom-half sides this season.
With Forest failing to keep a clean sheet in five straight matches and Palace scoring twice against Arsenal recently, the both teams to score market offers promising value at 4/5.
Jean-Philippe Mateta stands out as the day's best anytime goalscorer bet at 17/10, having netted seven times in 16 home appearances this season.
Premier League betting tips
| Game | Time | Pick |
|---|---|---|
  | 8:00 PM | Both Teams To Score - Yes (4/5)|Jean Philippe Mateta To Score Anytime (17/10)|Eberechi Eze 1+ Shot On Target (8/13)|Jefferson Lerma To Be Booked (12/5) |
Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham
Monday, May 5
8:00 PM
Forest's defensive struggles have been evident lately, with no clean sheets in their last five matches and a pattern of leaking goals on the road.
Both teams have found the net in six of Forest's last seven away fixtures, showing their games tend to feature goals at both ends.
Palace haven't been shutting teams out either, managing just two clean sheets in their last 12 home league games.
The Eagles demonstrated their attacking threat by netting twice against Arsenal in their most recent home league fixture.
With both defenses showing vulnerability and attacks finding ways to score, this match sets up perfectly for goals at both ends.
Mateta has been in impressive form recently, finding the net despite just an 11-minute cameo against Arsenal in Palace's last league outing.
The French forward has been lethal at Selhurst Park this season, scoring seven goals in 16 home appearances - an impressive strike rate.
He currently leads Palace's scoring charts, establishing himself as their primary goal threat under Oliver Glasner.
Forest's struggling defense presents an ideal opportunity for Mateta to add to his tally, with the visitors conceding multiple goals in three of their last five matches.
His ability to get into dangerous positions coupled with Forest's defensive frailties makes this a high-value betting opportunity.
Eze has been a consistent threat for Palace, registering at least one shot on target in four of his last six starts.
The England international has been clinical when getting chances, converting these opportunities into goals in three of those matches.
When these teams met earlier at the City Ground, Eze was particularly active, firing six shots with two finding the target.
His role as one of Palace's primary attacking outlets means he'll likely have plenty of opportunities against a Forest side that's lost four of their last five matches.
With his eye for goal and technical ability to create shooting chances for himself, Eze looks a solid bet to test the Forest goalkeeper at least once.
Forest have a remarkable record for drawing cards from opponents, with rival players receiving 90 bookings across 34 games - the second-highest in the league.
Lerma has already accumulated eight yellow cards this season, with five of those coming in home fixtures at Selhurst Park.
The Colombian midfielder's combative style makes him particularly susceptible to bookings in matches where he's tasked with breaking up opposition attacks.
Forest's ability to draw fouls in midfield areas plays directly into the likelihood of Lerma finding himself in the referee's notebook.
With Premier League survival still at stake for Forest, expect an intense battle in midfield where Lerma's aggression could easily cross the line.
