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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Brentford 2-1 Nottingham Forest
BrentfordDrawNottingham Forest
Over 2.5 goalsYes (58%)
Both teams to scoreYes (56%)
Brentford host Nottingham Forest in a Premier League encounter at Brentford Community Stadium on Halloween. The hosts sit sixth with 11 points from eight games, while Forest occupy 18th place with just 6 points. Brentford have been the more consistent performer this season, averaging 1.75 goals scored per game against Forest's 0.75, though both sides have conceded at a similar rate around 1.2 per game.
Team form
Brentford
Brentford have drawn their last two matches: 1-1 away at Hull City and 2-2 at home to Aston Villa, either side of a 1-2 loss to Liverpool. Over their last five games they have scored 9 goals and conceded 7, averaging 1.8 scored and 1.4 conceded per match. The draw against Liverpool and the resilience shown in recent weeks suggest a side capable of creating chances but occasionally vulnerable at the back.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have won only once in their last five outings—a 2-1 victory away at Aston Villa in September. Since then they have drawn 1-1 with Ipswich and suffered defeats to Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Coventry. Across these five games they have managed just 4 goals while conceding 7. Their attacking output remains a concern, with an average of 0.8 goals per game this season, and their defensive record shows they are leaking chances regularly.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record between these sides favours Brentford. In their last five meetings, Brentford have won three times at home (3-4 loss in 2017 notwithstanding) and drawn or lost only once, when Forest won 1-0 away in 2020. Brentford's home record in this fixture is particularly strong, having won 2-1, 1-0 and 3-4 in their three most recent home encounters.
Key factors
Brentford's superior league position and goal-scoring average give them a clear edge. Forest's attacking struggles—averaging less than one goal per game—will make it difficult for them to break down a Brentford side that has conceded only 9 goals in eight matches. Brentford's midfield, featuring players who created chances in their recent draw, should control possession and tempo. Forest's 3-4-2-1 formation offers defensive solidity but limits their attacking thrust, and their recent form suggests they lack the cutting edge needed to trouble Brentford consistently.
Prediction
Brentford are the favourite to win. They hold a significant advantage in recent form, league position and goal-scoring capability. Forest's defensive vulnerabilities and anaemic attack make them unlikely to trouble the hosts severely. While both teams have shown they can score in recent weeks, Brentford's home record and consistency point toward a home victory. The bookmakers price Brentford at 2.03, reflecting their status as favourites, and the underlying metrics support a fairly open game with goals likely from both sides, though Brentford should edge it.
Back Brentford to win. They are the more likely winner and should have enough quality to overcome a Forest side struggling for goals and confidence. A 2-1 scoreline would represent a typical outcome given Brentford's attacking threat and Forest's defensive frailties, though the visitors' ability to score at least once cannot be ruled out.
Match info
Tournaments:
Premier League(Regular Season - 9)
Referee:
Darren England
Stadium
Gtech Community Stadium, London
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 |  Liverpool | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 |  Brentford | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Newcastle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 9 |  Aston Villa | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 10 |  Hull City | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 11 |  Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 12 |  Ipswich | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 13 |  Bournemouth | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Tottenham | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 15 |  Fulham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 16 |  Manchester United | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 18 |  Nottingham Forest | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 19 |  Coventry | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
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