Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest betting odds install the Bees as +125 (Polymarket) favorites for Saturday's Premier League matchup at the Gtech Community Stadium in London.

Keith Andrews' Brentford sit sixth in the standings. They have lost just once in the Premier League this season, but too many ties have kept them from pushing on.

Nottingham Forest arrive 18th and are still finding their feet under Oliver Glasner. They threw away more points last Friday in a 1-1 tie at Ipswich.

Forest hold the edge in previous meetings between these clubs, with three wins to Brentford's two plus one tie, so the hosts have some history to rewrite.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Recent Results

Brentford have avoided defeat nine times across their last 10 Premier League games, though too many of those outings ended level. Their Carabao Cup run ended in midweek with a 3-2 loss at Sunderland, despite goals from Callum Wilson and Igor Thiago. Dango Ouattara added his first Premier League goal of the season last weekend.

Nottingham Forest have failed to win 10 of their last 11 Premier League games, and finishing, not creating opportunities, is the sore spot. The road has been kinder, with six of their seven points this season earned away from home. Morgan Gibbs-White remains the creative hub, with Liam Delap leading the line.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Brentford: Josh Dasilva (Injured/out), Kaye Furo (Injured/out), Antoni Milambo (Injured/doubtful), Yehor Yarmoliuk (Suspended)

Nottingham Forest: Nicolò Savona (Injured/out), Igor Jesus (Injured/doubtful), Neco Williams (Injured/doubtful)

Brentford

The Brentford vs Nottingham Forest lineups get a lift on the home side as Vitaly Janelt is available again after serving a one-game ban and is set to return to the starting XI. Yehor Yarmoliuk remains suspended following his straight red card against Liverpool, while Dango Ouattara hopes to keep his place on the right ahead of Jaidon Anthony.

Nottingham Forest

Neco Williams looks set to start despite the arm injury he suffered at Ipswich. Igor Jesus (calf) hopes to return after missing the last three games. Nicolò Savona is back on the grass after a serious knee injury in January, but this game is likely to come too soon for him.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Caoimhín Kelleher; Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Sepp van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter; Vitaly Janelt, Mamadou Sangaré; Dango Ouattara, Mathias Jensen, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago (probable XI)

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Matz Sels; Murillo, Nikola Milenković, Jair Cunha; Neco Williams, Xaver Schlager, James McAtee, Daniel Muñoz; Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye; Liam Delap (probable XI)

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Key Stats & Game Facts

• Nottingham Forest have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 5 games vs Brentford (Premier League).
• There have been 25+ shots taken in 8 of Brentford's last 8 games (Premier League).
• Vitaly Janelt has been carded in 5 of his last 7 appearances (Premier League).
• Jaidon Anthony has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances (Premier League).
• Xaver Schlager has made 4+ tackles in 5 of his last 7 appearances (Premier League).

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction is a 2-1 home win. The Bees rate highly for creating scoring opportunities and attacking down the wings, while Forest's finishing keeps letting them down, and that gap in the final third decides it. Forest carry enough threat through Morgan Gibbs-White and Liam Delap to get on the board, but Brentford have more ways to hurt a stubborn back three.

Best Picks

Brentford to win in the Moneyline market. They are the favorites at home. Our first of the Brentford vs Nottingham Forest best picks sits in the Moneyline market. Our projections give the Bees a 43.4% win probability. The projected goals tilt their way too, with the hosts at 1.46 against Forest's 1.18.

Both Teams To Score: Yes. Both sides are expected to find the net. The market for this one is Both Teams To Score, and our projections put Yes at a 53.15% probability. Forest have also scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away games against Brentford in all competitions, so a Bees clean sheet looks like a stretch.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Same Game Parlay

Our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Same Game Parlay picks take a bigger-price swing: Vitaly Janelt carded, Jaidon Anthony on target, Liam Delap shooting often and the tie.

Vitaly Janelt To Be Shown A Card is the anchor. Five of his last seven Premier League outings have ended with a card, and he walks straight back into an aggressive Brentford midfield.

Jaidon Anthony Over 0.5 Player Shots On Target backs a player who has hit the target in each of four straight Premier League outings.

Liam Delap Over 2.5 Player Shots suits a Forest side built to shoot often. The striker has attempted three or more shots in four of his five most recent Premier League outings.

The Tie in the Moneyline market is the bold leg at +275 (Polymarket). It has landed in 5 of Brentford's last 7 games, fitting for a side that keeps splitting the points.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Talking Points

Andrews has warned that Forest's 18th-place standing is deceptive, and the underlying profile backs him up. Glasner's side rate highly for creating scoring opportunities, but turning them into goals has been the problem. Morgan Gibbs-White is still the man who makes them tick, and he has set up goals in two of his three most recent Premier League appearances against Brentford. The flip side for the Bees is game management. Protecting a lead is a listed weakness, and that matters for a side that has already banked so many ties.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Predictions FAQs

When is the Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Premier League game?

The game is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.

Where is Brentford vs Nottingham Forest being played?

The game is being played at Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, London.

What formations are predicted for Brentford and Nottingham Forest?

Brentford are predicted to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Nottingham Forest are predicted to use a 3-4-2-1 formation.

What is the predicted score for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?

The predicted score is Brentford 2, Nottingham Forest 1.

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