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Brentford v Nottingham Forest: 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Gtech Community Stadium (London), with Darren England refereeing. We see little between the teams. Scroll down for the tip, the chances of each outcome, absences and our breakdown of the game.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Brentford are 6th in the table, on 14 points after 9 matches (3W 5D 1L), and Nottingham Forest are 19th, on 6 points (1W 3D 5L).
- Attack and defence. On average Brentford score 1.8 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.1; for Nottingham Forest the figures are 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. From 23 meetings: 12 wins for Brentford, 7 wins for Nottingham Forest and 4 draws, with the goals at 38–30.
What to expect
For us, Brentford are the more likely winners. We estimate a 2–1 score, roughly 3 goals in all, with 1–1 (11.6%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50), and we rate it at 65%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 59% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 56% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 23; Brentford 12 wins, 4 draws, Nottingham Forest 7 wins.
- An average of 3.0 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Brentford 14–9, Nottingham Forest 6–10.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 56%.
- Out: Brentford 6, Nottingham Forest 4.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 59%, best price 1.60). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Brentford: F. Carvalho, K. Furo, R. Henry, Y. Yarmolyuk, J. Dasilva, A. Milambo. Absent for Nottingham Forest: Igor Jesus, D. Ndoye, N. Savona, N. Dominguez. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 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% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 31/10/26, 09:22. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 5.4%.
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?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: team news and 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
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 7 |  Everton | 9 | 3-4-2 | 9:9 | 13 |
| 8 |  Bournemouth | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 9 |  Tottenham | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 11 |  Hull City | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 |  Leeds | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 13 |  Newcastle | 9 | 3-2-4 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 14 |  Ipswich | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 |  Fulham | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 |  Coventry | 9 | 3-0-6 | 9:16 | 9 |
| 17 |  Manchester United | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 |  Crystal Palace | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 |  Sunderland | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Over 2.5 goals (1.79); Brentford or draw (1X) (1.36).
Who will win Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
We estimate: Brentford win 45%, draw 26%, Nottingham Forest win 29%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 31 October 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: 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. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.79); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 44% (odds 2.24).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 59% (odds 1.60).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.6%), then 2–1 (9.3%) and 1–0 (9.3%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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