Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Match Summary

Brentford host Nottingham Forest at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday in a Premier League matchup between a top-six side and a squad scrapping near the bottom.

Keith Andrews' Bees start the weekend inside the top six despite winning just twice all season. They're tough to beat, but too many games have ended level.

Nottingham Forest are still finding their feet under Oliver Glasner after letting more points slip in a 1-1 draw at Ipswich. Their best work this season has come on the road.

Forest have won three of the last six Premier League meetings between these clubs. Brentford have won two, so the hosts have a score to settle.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Form

Brentford are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches in the Premier League, making them tough to beat. The problem is converting — they have won just once in seven games since beating Tottenham on the opening day. Dango Ouattara offers a lift on the right after scoring his first league goal of the season last weekend.

Nottingham Forest have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches in the Premier League, and last Friday's draw at Ipswich was another case of points left on the table. Oddly, the road suits Oliver Glasner's side — six of their seven points this season have come away from home. Getting Igor Jesus back from a calf problem would help.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Brentford: Josh Dasilva (Injured/out), Kaye Furo (Injured/out), Antoni Milambo (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 expected to slot straight back into the starting XI. Yehor Yarmoliuk remains suspended following his straight red card against Liverpool, while Josh Dasilva and Kaye Furo are injured and Antoni Milambo is doubtful. Dango Ouattara hopes to hold off Jaidon Anthony on the right after scoring last weekend.

Nottingham Forest

Neco Williams looks set to start despite the arm injury he suffered at Ipswich. Igor Jesus is doubtful with a calf problem after missing the last three games, though he hopes to return. Nicolò Savona is back on the grass for the first time since a serious knee injury in January, but this game likely comes too soon for him.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Caoimhín Kelleher, Keane Lewis-Potter, Kristoffer Ajer, Sepp van den Berg, Michael Kayode, Vitaly Janelt, Mamadou Sangaré, Kevin Schade, Mathias Jensen, Dango Ouattara, Igor Thiago

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 3-4-2-1

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

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Key Stats & Match Facts

• Brentford are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches in the Premier League.
• Nottingham Forest have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches in the Premier League.
• Nottingham Forest have scored at least two goals in their last three away matches against Brentford in all competitions.
• Forest have won three of the last six Premier League meetings between the clubs.
• Brentford sit sixth in the Premier League table. Forest are down in 18th.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Talking Points

The big tactical battle is in the air. Keith Andrews first joined Brentford as a set-piece coach, and dead balls and aerial organization remain central to how the Bees play — attacking set pieces and aerial duels both rank among their strengths. Forest create chances at a healthy clip, but finishing them is their glaring weakness, and Glasner insisted this month that the goals will come if the chance creation holds.

Both squads struggle to protect a lead, so don't expect this one to be settled early. Our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction is a 2-1 home win, with the Bees' set-piece threat proving the difference against a Forest side that keeps creating without cashing in.

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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Predictions FAQs

What is the Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction?

Brentford are the likely winners, with a predicted score of 2-1 at home. Nottingham Forest have struggled for consistency under Oliver Glasner, though they have taken six of their seven points on the road this season.

Which players are missing for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?

Josh Dasilva and Kaye Furo are injured, Antoni Milambo is doubtful, and Yehor Yarmoliuk is suspended for Brentford. For Nottingham Forest, Nicolò Savona is injured, and Igor Jesus and Neco Williams are doubtful.

What time is kickoff for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?

Kickoff is 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Where is Brentford vs Nottingham Forest being played?

The match is being played at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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