Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Brentford are one of the best home teams in the Premier League and Igor Thiago is in top scoring form. The Brazilian can lead the Bees to another home win against struggling Nottingham Forest.
Key Stats - Bees Impressive at the Gtech
- Brentford have won 5 of their last 7 home matches.
- Brentford’s Igor Thiago has scored 5 goals in his last 3 games.
- Brentford have won 2 of their last 3 home games against Nottingham Forest.
- Nottingham Forest have lost 3 of their last 4 away EPL games.
| 2025/26 Premier League | Brentford | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Current Position | 7th | 17th |
| Form (Last 5) | L W W D W | D W L L L |
| Wins | 10 | 6 |
| Draws | 3 | 4 |
| Losses | 9 | 12 |
| Goals Scored (pg) | 35 (1.59) | 21 (0.95) |
| Goals Conceded (pg) | 30 (1.36) | 34 (1.55) |
| Clean Sheets | 5 (22.7%) | 2 (9.1%) |
| Failed to Score | 6 (27.3%) | 7 (31.8%) |
| Matches Over 2.5 Goals | 12 (54.5%) | 11 (50.0%) |
| Matches Over 3.5 Goals | 5 (22.7%) | 4 (18.2%) |
| Matches with BTTS | 12 (54.5%) | 13 (59.1%) |
H2H - Bees Have the Advantage
Brentford have a 16-15 advantage against Nottingham Forest, alongside 11 draws.
Brentford Are a Top Home Side
Keith Andrews’ Brentford are seventh in the Premier League after winning four of their previous seven games. The West Londoners are one of the league’s best home teams, gaining 24 of their 33 points at the Gtech.
Brentford were on a three-match winning streak, beating Everton 4-2, Sunderland 3-0 and Sheffield Wednesday 2-0. Igor Thiago scored five goals during that period.
The Bees lost for the first time since mid-December following a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea. Andrews’ side had 1.52 XG and conceded either side of half time.
Nottingham Forest Are Unconvincing
Nottingham Forest are 17th in the Premier League table after taking just four points from their last six matches.
The Tricky Trees lost four consecutive league matches before a 2-1 win at West Ham. A 3-3 draw at Wrexham in the FA Cup and a goalless home stalemate with Arsenal followed.
Sean Dyche’s side fell to a 1-0 loss at Braga in the Europa League on Thursday. Forest failed to score with 1.79 XG and Ryan Yates’ own goal confirmed the defeat.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry; Yehor Yarmolyuk, Vitaly Janelt; Mikkel Damsgaard, Mathias Jensen, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago
Forward Carvalho, defender Antoni Milambo and midfielder Josh Dasilva have long-term injuries.
Jordan Henderson could return to the squad against Forest. Keith Andrews was positive about the midfielder’s condition after an ankle injury and said, “Jordan has been back on the grass, and hopefully he'll be involved.”
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels; Nicolo Savona, Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, Neco Williams; Elliot Anderson, Douglas Luiz; Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus
Goalkeeper John Victor and striker Chris Wood are unavailable due to knee injuries.