Premier League 2025-2026: Brentford vs Nott'm Forest Prediction

Brentford

Home Team
78%
VS

Nott'm Forest

Away Team
10%
Draw: 12%
Over 2.5: 55%
Under 2.5: 45%
Goal: 55%
No Goal: 45%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 22 15 5 2 40 14 26 50
2 Man City 22 13 4 5 45 21 24 43
3 Aston Villa 22 13 4 5 33 25 8 43
4 Liverpool 22 10 6 6 33 29 4 36
5 Man United 22 9 8 5 38 32 6 35
6 Chelsea 22 9 7 6 36 24 12 34
7 Brentford 22 10 3 9 35 30 5 33
8 Newcastle 22 9 6 7 32 27 5 33
9 Sunderland 22 8 9 5 23 23 0 33
10 Everton 22 9 5 8 24 25 -1 32
11 Fulham 22 9 4 9 30 31 -1 31
12 Brighton 22 7 9 6 32 29 3 30
13 Crystal Palace 22 7 7 8 23 25 -2 28
14 Tottenham 22 7 6 9 31 29 2 27
15 Bournemouth 22 6 9 7 35 41 -6 27
16 Leeds 22 6 7 9 30 37 -7 25
17 Nott'm Forest 22 6 4 12 21 34 -13 22
18 West Ham 22 4 5 13 24 44 -20 17
19 Burnley 22 3 5 14 23 42 -19 14
20 Wolves 22 1 5 16 15 41 -26 8

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Brentford

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.34
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.44
# Clean Sheets: 2

Nott'm Forest

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.82
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.43
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

Brentford is favored to win their upcoming match against Nott'm Forest with a substantial probability of 78.0%. The likelihood of Brentford securing a victory is significantly higher compared to Nott'm Forest's chances, which stand at 10.0%. The game is expected to feature over 2.5 goals, with a 55.0% probability of this outcome. Currently, Brentford sits 7th in the league standings, while Nott'm Forest occupies the 17th position, fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone.

Match Analysis

Brentford comes into this fixture on the back of a mixed bag of results from their last three games. They managed impressive victories against Sunderland (3-0) and Everton (4-2), showcasing their attacking prowess. However, they faced a setback with a 2-0 loss to Chelsea. The team has scored an average of 2.2 goals and conceded just 0.6 in their last five games, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance. Their ability to maintain clean sheets in two recent matches adds to their confidence. Nott'm Forest, on the other hand, has experienced a more challenging set of results. They managed a crucial away win against West Ham (2-1) and held Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at home, demonstrating their potential to perform under pressure. However, a 3-1 defeat against Aston Villa highlights their defensive vulnerabilities. Their average of 0.8 goals scored against 1.6 conceded over the last five matches suggests a struggle in both attack and defense. The team's solitary clean sheet in recent games underscores the need for improvement.

Final Prediction

Brentford is poised to capitalize on their strong form and home advantage to secure victory against Nott'm Forest. Their superior goal-scoring and defensive records provide them with a distinct edge in this matchup. Fans should keep an eye on Brentford's attacking dynamics, as their ability to convert chances could be the decisive factor in the game.