Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction 25 January 2026
🔊 Will Brentford extend their unbeaten home streak? In the 23rd round of the Premier League, the Bees face Nottingham Forest, who are competing in European competitions but also battling for survival in the league. Sean Dyche's team is in notably poor form, so bookmakers had no trouble identifying the favorites-this role goes to the hosts at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams have faced each other seven times in the Premier League. Brentford have claimed victory in three of those encounters, while Nottingham Forest have emerged stronger on two occasions. Notably, both teams have found the back of the net in 5 out of these 7 matches.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Brentford Team Overview
Brentford are in good shape. Since late December, they have picked up the pace, with just one slip-up in six matches-a draw against Tottenham (0-0). This run has put the Bees in contention for a Champions League spot. However, they lost a crucial battle against a direct rival.
This happened in the last round when Keith Andrews' squad traveled to Stamford Bridge. They left not only without points but also without scoring, falling to Chelsea 2-0. Despite the defeat, Brentford certainly deserved a goal and arguably did not deserve to lose. They played assertively, outshooting their opponent by more than double, yet failed to capitalize on their chances, including two big opportunities.
Match Results: Brentford
Nottingham Forest Team Overview
Sean Dyche's fortunes have taken a downturn on all fronts. Recently, his team crashed out of the FA Cup and virtually lost their chance for a direct berth in the Europa League Round of 16. This came after a defeat to Braga (0-1) last Thursday. The "Foresters" managed to lose to the "Gunners" despite outperforming them in all statistical metrics. The Portuguese side didn't register a single shot on target, yet Ryan Yates scored an own goal.
Interestingly, the previous Premier League round saw a nearly mirrored scenario. Nottingham themselves didn't manage a single shot on target throughout the match but still took points off the league leaders Arsenal (0-0). Even though the "Gunners" were visibly fatigued, they accumulated an xG of 2.74, yet the "Foresters" held firm against their onslaught.
Match Results: Nottingham Forest
Latest news
Brentford
🎙 "We weren't clinical enough when we had our chances. We need to be more ruthless. But I'm proud of the team's performance; it's clear we're growing. Mistakes happen," commented Keith Andrews on the defeat to Chelsea.
❌ Great news for Brentford fans is that their team has virtually no injury concerns. Of course, Josh Dasilva, Anthony Milambo, and Fabio Carvalho remain sidelined with ACL injuries, but the Bees have long adapted to playing without them. Jordan Henderson, who missed the Chelsea match due to an ankle injury, is back in action, as confirmed by Keith Andrews during the press conference.
Nottingham Forest
🎙 Sean Dyche reflected on the game against Braga: "Of course, we want to succeed in the Europa League. The lads worked, they worked hard, but a moment of weakness cost us the match. I don't think the opposition had any other chances to score."
❌ Two Nottingham players are listed as injured-Chris Wood and Jon Victor, both dealing with knee issues. Murillo and Igor Jesus missed the match against Braga, but their injuries were minor, so they are preparing with the main squad for the Brentford clash.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Let's focus on the visitors here. Nottingham Forest average 1.91 bookings per away game in the current Premier League campaign. Nottingham receive more than 1.5 yellow cards in 6 out of their last 7 head-to-head encounters with Brentford in the Premier League, as well as in 7 of their last 8 away fixtures. Samuel Barrott is the referee who doesn't shy away from handing out yellows, averaging 4.5 per game, so he won't hinder Nottingham from hitting their usual mark.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Brentford are one of the Premier League's top-performing teams at home. Their results on home turf are impressive, but there's a crucial caveat-Keith Andrews' side rarely manage to keep a clean sheet. This issue also plagues the "Bees" in their matchups against the "Forest," as they've conceded in 12 of the last 13 meetings. This suggests that Nottingham Forest will score, regardless of their current form.
🚩 Corner Prediction
It's hardly surprising that Brentford dominate territorially in home matches against Nottingham: the "Bees" have taken more than 5.5 corners in their last six encounters. Regardless of the venue, they excel in this aspect, delivering more than 4.5 corners in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head clashes with the "Forest." For a bet, we suggest opting for an intermediate option-total over 5 corners from the hosts.
Editorial Prediction
We don't see much chance for Nottingham to secure points here. The team simply performs worse than their opponent and is in poorer physical shape due to their involvement in European competitions. Most likely, as usual, the "Foresters" will score against the "Bees" but still fall short, perhaps with a scoreline of 2-1. That's how we see it unfolding, but we suggest betting on over 5 corners for Brentford. This wager appears to be the safest option, backed by current statistics and head-to-head trends.
Betting Tips: Brentford - Nottingham Forest
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