Nottingham Forest vs Brentford: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview
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Explore our detailed preview for Nottingham Forest vs Brentford in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:30 BST match.
Match Details
Fixture: Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Date: Thursday, 1 May 2025
Kick-off: 19:30 BST
Venue: The City Ground
Our predictions for Nott'm Forest vs Brentford
The match at the City Ground promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams with contrasting styles. Nottingham Forest will look to exploit their home advantage and counter-attacking threat, while Brentford will aim to control possession and create chances through their dynamic attacking trio.
Expect a closely contested match with both teams likely to have periods of dominance. Forest's home form and Brentford's away struggles could play a significant role, but the Bees' attacking prowess cannot be underestimated.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Brentford
Form Guide and Team Overview
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. Their most notable recent result was a 2-1 victory away at Tottenham Hotspur, showcasing their ability to secure crucial points on the road. However, home form has been less convincing, with a recent 0-1 loss to Everton at the City Ground.
Forest's resilience and counter-attacking prowess have been key to their season, with players like Anthony Elanga and Chris Wood proving pivotal in their quest for European qualification.
Last 5 league matches:
- Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham (A)
- Loss: 0-1 vs Everton (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (A)
- Win: 1-0 vs Man United (H)
- Win: 4-2 vs Ipswich (A)
Brentford
Brentford have been in decent form in their last five matches. Their most recent victory was a convincing 4-2 win at home against Brighton, highlighting their attacking flair led by Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.
The Bees have shown consistency in their performances, with draws against Arsenal and Chelsea demonstrating their ability to compete against top teams. However, their away form has been less dominant, with a recent loss to Newcastle United.
Last 5 league matches:
- Win: 4-2 vs Brighton (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (A)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Chelsea (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle (A)
- Win: 2-1 vs Bournemouth (A)
Head-to-Head Record
Recent games between Nottingham Forest and Brentford have been closely contested. Historically, Brentford have had a slight upper hand, as Forest have won just one of the last seven meetings in all competitions. Both teams have a history of high-scoring games, which could bode well for an exciting match at the City Ground.
Recent Results
- Brentford 0-2 Nott'm Forest (21 Dec 2024)
- Brentford 3-2 Nott'm Forest (20 Jan 2024)
- Nott'm Forest 1-1 Brentford (01 Oct 2023)
- Brentford 2-1 Nott'm Forest (29 Apr 2023)
- Nott'm Forest 2-2 Brentford (05 Nov 2022)
Injury & Suspension Report
Nottingham Forest
- Ola Aina (Calf) - Doubt
Brentford
- Josh Dasilva (Knee) - Out
- Igor Thiago (Knee) - Out
- Aaron Hickey (Fitness) - Doubt
- Fabio Carvalho (Shoulder) - Out
Predicted Lineups & Tactical Setup
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
Sels; Williams, Milenkovic, Murillo, Toffolo; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
Nott'm Forest are likely to employ a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on quick transitions and utilising the pace of Elanga out wide to deliver balls to Chris Wood.
Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Flekken; Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Nørgaard, Yarmolyuk; Mbuemo, Damsgaard, Shade; Wissa
Brentford are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, with an emphasis on possession and exploiting the flanks through Schade and Mbeumo. They will also need to be very wary of any Nott'm Forest counter attacks.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Anthony Elanga vs Keane Lewis-Potter: Elanga's pace and directness will be a significant test for Lewis-Potter, who will need to be disciplined in his defending.
- Morgan Gibbs-White vs Christian Nørgaard: Gibbs-White's creativity in midfield will be crucial for Forest, and Nørgaard's role in breaking up play will be vital for Brentford.
Bryan Mbeumo vs Harry Toffolo: Mbeumo's goal-scoring form will challenge Toffolo, who will need to be alert to the winger's movements.
Fun Fact & Trivia
- Nottingham Forest have scored first in a league-high 24 games this season.
- Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa are both among the top six goal scorers in the Premier League this season.
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