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Brentford
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Our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction leans towards the hosts in a Premier League preview where the gap between the sides is clear. Brentford sit sixth on 11 points, unbeaten in their last four league games, and have drawn five of eight matches overall. Forest are 18th on six points, with just one win from eight and only six goals scored, failing to score in half their games.
Brentford average 1.75 goals per game and have a strong home record, including 3-0 wins over Tottenham and Chelsea. Their 1-1 draw at Hull showed their resilience on the road, though a lack of cutting edge has turned too many fixtures into stalemates. Forest have lost three of four at home and have scored just 0.75 goals per game.
Both sides have injury concerns. Brentford are without Milambo, Dasilva and Furo through injury, while Forest are missing Igor Jesus and Savona, which blunts a toothless attack further. Bookmakers price Brentford at 47.3% against 26.8% for Forest, and our football tips today agree. Our expert pick is a narrow home win, with the draw a live threat given Brentford's tendency to share points.
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2026/2027 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
Recent head-to-head favours Forest. Since December 2024, they have won three of four meetings, including 2-0 at Brentford in January...
Recent head-to-head favours Forest. Since December 2024, they have won three of four meetings, including 2-0 at Brentford in January 2026 and 3-1 at the City Ground in August 2025. Brentford's only win in that window was a 2-0 home success in May 2025, which came at the City Ground. Forest have scored in four straight meetings, but their current attacking form is far weaker, so these historical results carry limited weight. Brentford's home advantage and Forest's form collapse suggest this fixture may break the pattern.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsPremier League matches highlighted
11 of 15 in Premier League
Form Rating
6.3/10
Brentford have drawn five of their eight league games and lost just once, a 2-1...
Brentford have drawn five of their eight league games and lost just once, a 2-1 home defeat to Liverpool. They are unbeaten in four, including a 1-1 draw at Hull City and a 2-2 draw at Aston Villa. Their attack averages 1.75 goals per game, and their 3-0 wins over Chelsea and Tottenham show real ceiling at home. They have drawn all four away league games, so the home advantage is the key difference. Milambo, Dasilva and Furo are injured, and the midfield is thinner, but six days of rest should help after their last outing. Their League Cup tie at Sunderland on Tuesday adds mild rotation risk.
8 of 15 in Premier League
Form Rating
3.7/10
Forest are in poor form, with one win from eight and four defeats. They have...
Forest are in poor form, with one win from eight and four defeats. They have lost three of four at home and scored just six goals in total, failing to score in half their matches. Recent results include a 1-1 draw at Ipswich, a 1-0 home loss to Arsenal and a 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace. Their one bright spot is a 2-1 away win at Aston Villa, and they have drawn two of four on the road. Igor Jesus is out with a calf injury, removing their main striking option, and Savona is also sidelined. Their defence concedes 1.25 per game, which is respectable, but without goals they struggle to turn draws into wins.
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest - Match Analysis
Brentford sit sixth against Forest in 18th, a 12-place gap, and average 1.75 goals per game against Forest's 0.75. They are unbeaten in four league games and have won twice at home this season. Forest have lost three of four at home, failed to score in half their matches and are missing striker Igor Jesus. Bookmakers price Brentford at 47.3% to win, and our model agrees.
Draw No Bet: Brentford is our top alternative, since Brentford have drawn five of eight and the draw is a genuine 27% threat. Under 2.5 Goals also fits, given Forest score only 0.75 per game and the sides combine for 2.5 goals per game. Brentford or Draw double chance is a safer option, covering about 76% of outcomes, though the odds will be short.
It is possible but unlikely. Forest have won three of the last four meetings, including 2-0 at Brentford in January 2026, so the head-to-head gives them confidence. However, they have one win from eight this season, have scored just six goals and are without Igor Jesus. Brentford's tendency to draw means a Forest point is more realistic than a win, so the 26.8% market price looks about right.
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