Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Brentford v Nottingham Forest takes place on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Gtech Community Stadium (London); Darren England will referee. We call it a level game. Further down: the tip, the probability of each result, absences and our view of the game.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 2.19 | 3.82 | 3.47 |
| Market average | 2.12 | 3.59 | 3.30 |
| Lowest odds | 2.05 | 3.14 | 3.04 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.24 | 1.21 | 77.8% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.79 | 1.71 | 55.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.24 | 2.16 | 44.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.82 | 2.72 | 34.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.60 | 1.58 | 58.8% |
| BTTS – no | 2.40 | 2.26 | 41.2% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 31/10/26, 09:22. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 5.4%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Brentford 1–1 Nottingham Forest, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Brentford 6th (14 points), Nottingham Forest 19th (6 points).
- Form in the competition: Brentford 2W 5D 1L (14:9), Nottingham Forest 1W 3D 4L (6:10).
- H2H: 23 matches: Brentford 12W 4D 7L, goals 38–30.
- Absences: Brentford 6, Nottingham Forest 4.
Who will win Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: injuries, suspensions, absences
Brentford
- F. Carvalhoinjury · will miss the match
- K. Furoabsence · will miss the match
- R. Henryhip injury · will miss the match
- Y. Yarmolyukred card · will miss the match
- J. Dasilvamuscle injury · doubtful
- A. Milamboknock · doubtful
Nottingham Forest
- Igor Jesuscalf injury · will miss the match
- D. Ndoyemuscle injury · will miss the match
- N. Savonaknee injury · will miss the match
- N. Dominguezmuscle injury · doubtful
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 | |
| 2 | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 | |
| 5 | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 | |
| 6 | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 | |
| 7 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 | |
| 8 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 | |
| 9 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 | |
| 11 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 | |
| 12 | 8 | 3-2-3 | 12:14 | 11 | |
| 13 | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 | |
| 14 | 8 | 2-4-2 | 8:9 | 10 | |
| 15 | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 | |
| 16 | 9 | 3-0-6 | 9:16 | 9 | |
| 17 | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 | |
| 18 | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 | |
| 19 | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 | |
| 20 | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Brentford: 6th, 14 points from 9 matches (3W 5D 1L). Nottingham Forest: 19th, 6 points (1W 3D 5L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Brentford 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded, Nottingham Forest 0.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Brentford: 2W 5D 1L, goals 14–9; Nottingham Forest: 1W 3D 4L, goals 6–10.
- Head to head. Head to head over 23 meetings: Brentford 12 wins, Nottingham Forest 7 wins, plus 4 draws; goals 38–30.
What to expect
We make Brentford the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (11.6%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50), with a probability of 65% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 59% and over 2.5 goals is 56%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 23; Brentford 12 wins, 4 draws, Nottingham Forest 7 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 3.0 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Brentford 14–9, Nottingham Forest 6–10.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 56%.
- Not available: Brentford 6, Nottingham Forest 4.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 59%, odds up to 1.60). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Brentford: F. Carvalho, K. Furo, R. Henry, Y. Yarmolyuk, J. Dasilva, A. Milambo. Not available for Nottingham Forest: Igor Jesus, D. Ndoye, N. Savona, N. Dominguez. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: head to head
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
On the result, our pick is Brentford or draw (1X) (1.36); on goals, Under 3.5 goals (1.50). Prefer less risk? Go for Brentford or draw (1X).
Who will win Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
As we see it: Brentford to win 45%, the draw 26%, Nottingham Forest to win 29%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
31 October 2026, 15:00, at Gtech Community Stadium, London. Referee: Darren England.
Who will be missing?
Brentford: F. Carvalho, K. Furo, R. Henry, Y. Yarmolyuk, J. Dasilva, A. Milambo. Nottingham Forest: Igor Jesus, D. Ndoye, N. Savona, N. Dominguez. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 56% chance (odds 1.79), against 44% for under 2.5 (odds 2.24).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 59% (odds 1.60).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 1–1 (11.6%), 2–1 (9.3%), 1–0 (9.3%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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