Matchday 10 of the Premier League is dominated by two crucial encounters on November 1st, which are crucial for teams on opposite ends of the table. Nottingham Forest, who are on the brink of relegation, will be itching for points as Manchester United travel to the City Ground, while Crystal Palace host Brentford in an intensely contested, mid-table London clash. This article provides you with a full preview of both fixtures, including the form, key tactical encounters, and predicting the key results that will shape the Premier League.

• Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

• Starting Time: 3:00 PM UTC

• Location: The City Ground, Nottingham

Nottingham Forest is in trouble, sitting 18th at the table. The Tricky Trees sit precariously with a mere 5 points from 9 matches, and their latest streak of form speaks volumes about their woes, L-D-L-L-L in the Premier League. Forest's defense has been leaky, conceding 17 goals in nine league matches.

Manchester United enters the match in fine form, currently sitting in a European position. The Red Devils are 6th on 16 points, and their recent form has been one of victory, with four of their previous five matches across all competitions. United will feel that they possess the capabilities to capitalize on Forest's defensive frailties.

• Recent Edge: Nottingham Forest has won the last three Premier League meetings of teams from the previous five.

• Goal Trend: Five of the previous six Forest games have seen over 1.5 goals.

Forest lacks key players, who are responsible for their dismal campaign.

• Injured/Out: Ola Aina (Hamstring), Dilane Bakwa (Injury), Chris Wood (Knock).

• Doubtful: Oleksandr Zinchenko (Injury).

United has two players out, but will be able to use their reliable starting XI.

• Key Players: Taking over the attack are expected to be Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha.

• Nottingham Forest Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sels; Savona, Milenković, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Luiz; Hudson-Odoi, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Jesus.

• Manchester United Projected XI (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw; Diallo, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dalot; Mbeumo, Cunha; Šeško.

• Forest's Defense vs United's Attack: Forest's top priority must be to shore up their leaky defense against a United side that has scored 11 goals in their last five games.

• Midfield Control: Manchester United will look to dominate possession and build quick attacks through their technical midfield unit.

• Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

• Match Starting Time: 3:00 PM UTC

• Location: Selhurst Park, London

Crystal Palace has had an inconsistent beginning to the season but arrives at the game in reasonable shape, sitting in the top part of the league. They have 10th position with 13 points from nine games, and their recent form in all competitions is L-D-L-W-W. Their good home form, including victory over Liverpool and draw against Bournemouth, will be confidence-boosting.

Brentford are in fine form, having secured important victories against the elite. The Bees sit 14th in 11 points from nine matches, and their recent form consists of three victories in the past five games. Their victories over Liverpool and Manchester United earn them their place as a side who can play alongside the elite.

• Average Recent Trend: Brentford has two of the past five meetings.

• Average Goal Trend: The last four competitive meetings have seen Over 2.5 Goals on three occasions.

Palace lacks influential defensive and midfield players.

• Injured/Out: Chadi Riad (Knee), Cheick Oumar Doucouré (Knee).

• Doubtful: Caleb Kporha (Back).

Brentford has several players doubtful for the game.

• Doubtful: Aaron Hickey (Knee), Antoni Milambo (Knee), Josh Dasilva (Fibula), and Yegor Yarmolyuk (Knock).

• Crystal Palace Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guéhi, Richards, Lacroix; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Olise, Eze; Mateta.

• Brentford Predicted XI (4-3-3): Flekken; Hickey, Collins, Ajer, Henry; Jensen, Nørgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Toney, Schade.

• Palace's Attack vs Brentford's Resilience: Palace will be looking for the creativity of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise to play in space. Brentford's backline, marshalled by Ethan Pinnock and Nathan Collins, will need to be solid to keep the threat at bay.

• Midfield Battle: The midfield battle between Will Hughes and Vitaly Janelt will be the determining factor in how the match turns out.

Odds taken for information purposes.

• Man United vs Nottingham Forest: Forest's leaky defense and United's goal-scoring form make Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Yes, the most popular selection.

• Brentford vs Crystal Palace: Crystal Palace at home, but since their recent encounters have been so tight, over 2.5 Goals are well-priced.

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Manchester United enters the match with the quality and form, whereas Forest has the boot of pressure, particularly at the back. Although Forest was able to win the game against Manchester United at home in their latest match, United's recent form at scoring goals will be enough to exploit the home side's vulnerability.

This is a London derby which pits Palace's attacking class against Brentford's solidity. Both teams have won convincingly in the last few weeks, but Palace's home record and attacking talents should give them the winning edge. Brentford will fight hard, but Palace should take the close win.

These Matchday 10 fixtures have serious stakes. A Manchester United victory would keep them in the top six and continue Nottingham Forest's relegation fight. The game in Crystal Palace vs Brentford will determine who leads the mid-table pack, with Palace seeking to push up close to the European places and Brentford needing points to keep clear of the drop zone.