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

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Match Summary

Brentford host Nottingham Forest at the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League, with the Bees sixth on the log and Forest stuck down in 18th.

Keith Andrews has warned his squad that Forest's league position hides real danger. His side also know their draws have to start turning into wins if they want to stay near the European places.

Forest are still finding their feet under Oliver Glasner, and they let more points slip in a draw at Ipswich last Friday.

Forest have the edge in the head-to-head with three wins from the previous meetings. Brentford have managed two, so the away side will arrive here with real belief.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Form

Brentford are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches, but too many of those have been draws, which is why they are chasing the European places rather than running away with them. Their Carabao Cup run is over after a 3-2 defeat away to Sunderland. Dango Ouattara opened his league account for the season last weekend, which gives the right flank fresh bite.

Forest have failed to win 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches, and finishing is the sore point: they have scored only six league goals this term. Away form has kept them going, with most of their points picked up on the road. Morgan Gibbs-White is still the creative hub, and Liam Delap is always happy to have a shot.

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

Vitaly Janelt is available again after serving a one-game ban at Hull and is in line to go straight back into the engine room. Yehor Yarmoliuk remains suspended after his straight red card against Liverpool. Dango Ouattara wants to keep the right-sided role ahead of Jaidon Anthony after scoring his first Premier League goal of the season last weekend, and the Brentford vs Nottingham Forest lineups below have him starting.

Nottingham Forest

Neco Williams looks set to be fit to start despite the arm injury he suffered at Ipswich. Igor Jesus has a calf problem and hopes to return after missing the last three games. Nicolò Savona is training on the grass for the first time since his serious knee injury in January, but this one is likely to come too soon for him.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

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

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 3-4-2-1

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

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Key Stats & Match Facts

• Nottingham Forest have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 5 matches against Brentford in the Premier League.
• There have been 25+ shots taken in 8 of Brentford's last 8 matches in the Premier League.
• Igor Thiago has been carded in 4 of his last 5 appearances in the Premier League.
• Xaver Schlager has made 4+ tackles in 5 of his last 7 appearances in the Premier League.
• Jaidon Anthony has scored in 3 of his last 4 appearances against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Brentford 2-1 Nottingham Forest. Our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction backs the home side, who carry a 43.39% implied probability and the sharper attack, built on creating chances and getting down the wings. Forest create plenty too, but they waste far too much in front of goal. Brentford's habit of failing to protect a lead suggests the away side still get on the scoresheet.

Best Bets

Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market Our projected scoreline already delivers three goals, and the projected total sits just above the line. This is the first of our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest best bets because both sides rate highly for creating scoring chances, and neither is good at seeing out a lead.

Both Teams To Score: Yes Forest have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches against Brentford in all competitions, and the Bees' back line struggles against through balls. A both-teams-to-score implied probability above 53% supports the pick.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder

Our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest bet builder tips combine a Vitaly Janelt card, a Jaidon Anthony shot on target, Liam Delap over 2.5 shots and the draw.

Janelt comes straight back into the engine room after his ban, and he has collected a Premier League card in 5 of his last 7 appearances. Brentford's aggressive style only helps this leg.

In the Premier League, Anthony has landed at least one shot on target in each of his last 4 outings. Ouattara may keep the right-sided spot, so minutes are the risk here, but that recent shooting record earns him a place.

Across his last 5 Premier League appearances, Delap has attempted 3+ shots in 4 of them. Forest love to attack through the middle and shoot often, which keeps feeding their striker.

Our call is a narrow home win, but this leg gives the builder its punch. Brentford have already drawn five times this term and do not protect leads well, so a share of the spoils stays live.

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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Talking Points

Forest's finishing is the big storyline. Glasner even asked veteran striker Chris Wood to speak to the squad about composure and putting chances away. Morgan Gibbs-White is the man who unlocks defences, so his battle with Janelt and Mamadou Sangaré in the engine room could decide who controls the middle of the park. At the other end, Igor Thiago leads a Brentford side that put plenty of crosses in and create chances freely, and Forest's back line will have to win a lot of aerial duels to keep them quiet.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Predictions FAQs

When is Brentford vs Nottingham Forest kicking off?

The match kicks off at 17:00 SAST on Saturday 31 October 2026. It is a Premier League fixture.

Where is Brentford vs Nottingham Forest being played?

The match is being played at the Gtech Community Stadium.

What formations are expected for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?

Brentford are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Nottingham Forest are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

What is the predicted result for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?

The predicted score is Brentford 2-1 Nottingham Forest. The win probabilities are 43.39% for Brentford, 25.89% for a draw and 30.72% for Nottingham Forest.

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