Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips

Sunday | 13:00 UTC | City Ground | Premier League

Nottingham Forest and Brentford kick off their 2025/26 Premier League campaigns at the City Ground on Sunday afternoon. Forest will look to build on an impressive seventh-place finish last season, while Brentford start a new era under manager Keith Andrews.

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Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Prediction

Forest exceeded expectations last term, pushing for a Champions League place before settling for seventh and securing European football. This season brings the added challenge of balancing continental commitments with domestic form.

Brentford, meanwhile, enter the campaign under new management following Thomas Frank’s departure to Spurs. Former set-piece coach Keith Andrews takes the reins in what many see as a bold appointment.

Historically, Brentford have had the edge, winning four of their six Premier League meetings with Forest, including a 2-0 win in this fixture last season. Forest’s only league win over the Bees came away from home in 2024.

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Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Prediction & Odds

Bookmakers narrowly favour the hosts, pricing a Forest win at 2.12. Brentford are 3.45 to take all three points, with the draw at 3.25.

Under 2.5 Goals is 1.79 and could appeal given Forest’s low-scoring home trend last season- 13 of their 19 Premier League home matches finished with fewer than three goals.

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Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Tips

Under 2.5 Goals – 1.79
Forest’s home games were often cagey affairs last season, and Brentford have also shown discipline away from home.
Over 10.5 Total Corners – 1.80
Forest conceded an average of 6.35 corners per game at home last season, suggesting Brentford could rack up set-piece opportunities.
Morgan Gibbs-White 1+ Shot on Target – 1.80
The Forest playmaker carries a consistent attacking threat and will likely test Brentford’s goalkeeper at least once.

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