Nottingham vs Brentford Prediction

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• Nottingham Forest enjoyed a remarkable 2024–25 campaign, finishing 7th in the Premier League, securing European football (Conference League, later elevated to Europa League) for the first time in around 30 years.

• Brentford’s recent performances include a solid away record—having conceded fewer away goals than any other Premier League team last season Brentford FC.

Pre-Season Preparations

Nottingham Forest:

• Five of their seven pre-season matches ended goalless, underlining their defensive focus .

• They managed just one goal across all pre-season, scored by Chris Wood.

• Summer transfer news: despite the loss of Anthony Elanga, they retained Morgan Gibbs-White and added Dan Ndoye, though concerns remain over squad depth.

Brentford:

• Last season’s campaign was disrupted by key departures (e.g. their captain, Bryan Mbeumo) and arrival of new players.

• Their coach, Keith Andrews, will make his competitive Premier League managerial debut in this fixture.

• Brentford’s defensive record stands out—fewest away goals conceded in the 2024–25 top flight.

 Home and Away Form (Last Five Matches, in Words)

Nottingham’s Last Five Home Matches

Nottingham’s recent form at the City Ground has been mixed. In their final five home outings of last season, they struggled to maintain consistency—suffering several narrow defeats, including a 2-0 reverse to Brentford that played a decisive role in denying them a Champions League spot . Despite this, the team is known for a sturdy defensive foundation and resilience.

Brentford’s Last Five Away Matches

Brentford’s performances on the road have been impressive; their disciplined structure and defensive resilience have been key, with one of the best away records in the league. Even in their most recent visits to Nottingham and beyond, they proved difficult to break down.

 Head-to-Head Record

Last Five Meetings

Based on available data:

• May 1, 2025: Nottingham Forest 0–2 Brentford – a win sealed by Schade and Wissa.

• December 21, 2024: Nottingham Forest 2–0 Brentford – Forest struck back at the Gtech Community Stadium.

• January 20, 2024: Brentford 3–2 Nottingham Forest – a high-scoring thriller .

• There have also been draws, e.g., 1–1 and 0–0 in prior seasons.

Overall Head-to-Head (All-Time)

• Total meetings: ~31 matches.

  • Brentford wins: 16

  • Nottingham Forest wins: 8

  • Draws: 7.

• Goals tally reflects Brentford’s slight edge—Forest have scored 41 to Brentford’s 54.

Breakdown: Last Five Meetings at Home (City Ground) vs Away

• At the City Ground (Forest home):

  • Dec 2024: Forest won 2–0.

  • May 2025: Lost 0–2 to Brentford.

• At Brentford’s Ground:

  • January 2024: Lost 2–3.

  • Other results include draws or close encounters (e.g., 1–1, 0–0) .

Team News

• Nottingham Forest:

  • Anthony Elanga has departed.

  • Morgan Gibbs-White remains and will operate just behind Chris Wood.

  • Dan Ndoye may replace Elanga on the wing .

• Brentford:

  • Ethan Pinnock is a doubt due to fitness issues.

  • Kevin Schade is touch-and-go after a minor pre-season knock.

  • Yoane Wissa’s involvement is uncertain amid transfer speculation.

  • Vitaly Janelt will miss early-season action following heel surgery.

  • Rico Henry could return, making his first Premier League start since knee injury

 Current Form

 

Nottingham vs Brentford Prediction: Standing

 

 Home & Away Matches

 

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