Brentford v Nottingham Forest prediction
Team pages: Brentford · Nottingham Forest · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Brentford v Nottingham Forest, Premier League on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Brentford host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Nottingham Forest have scored five goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Brentford have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions. Nottingham Forest are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
11 of Brentford’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Brentford’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Brentford have three wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.71 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 0.71. Brentford have scored 13 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Brentford have conceded eight goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Six of Nottingham Forest’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in eight of Nottingham Forest’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Nottingham Forest have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 2.14. Nottingham Forest have conceded nine goals, the ninth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Brentford (sixth) and Nottingham Forest (19th) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Brentford the stronger side, 182 rating points above Nottingham Forest (Brentford 1664, Nottingham Forest 1482, after at least 159 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 25 January 2026, finished Brentford 0–2 Nottingham Forest.
Team news
Predicted Brentford XI (4-2-3-1): C. Kelleher, K. Ajer, K. Lewis-Potter, M. Kayode, A. Hickey, K. Schade, M. Sangaré, J. Anthony, M. Damsgaard, D. Ouattara, Thiago — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Nathan Collins (4.3 per match over four appearances, two goals) and Vitaly Janelt (4.1 per match over eight appearances, two goals) have been Brentford’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Brentford (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nathan Collins averages 0.8 tackles per 90 over 479 minutes, with a tackle in three of the last seven appearances. Vitaly Janelt averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 703 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Nottingham Forest XI (3-4-2-1): M. Sels, Murillo, Jair, N. Milenković, N. Williams, J. McAtee, X. Schlager, D. Muñoz, O. Aina, I. Sangaré, M. Gibbs-White — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Morgan Gibbs-White (4.6 per match over seven appearances, one goal and two assists) and Xaver Schlager (3.9 per match over nine appearances) have been Nottingham Forest’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Nottingham Forest (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Morgan Gibbs-White averages 1.5 shots per 90 over 681 minutes, with a shot in five of the last 10 appearances. Xaver Schlager averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 1451 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Premier League · Brentford Community Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Brentford 2 · draws 1 · Nottingham Forest 3 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Brentford 2W 2D 1L · Nottingham Forest 1W 1D 3L
Brentford v Nottingham Forest (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 23 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Brentford for / against | Line | Nottingham Forest for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.75 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.13 for · 15.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.63 for · 10.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.63 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.88 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.63 for · 8.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.75 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Brentford
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Carvalho n 8 | 36.9 | 2.4 | 1.5 | — |
| M. Sangaré n 8 | 52.4 | 2.1 | 0.6 | — |
| Thiago n 8 | 72.6 | 2 | 0.6 | — |
| Y. Yarmolyuk n 8 | 50.6 | 2 | 0.2 | — |
| E. Diouf n 8 | 33 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiago n 8 | 72.6 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| C. Wilson n 8 | 38.9 | 2 | 1.7 |
| D. Ouattara n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Fábio Carvalho n 8 | 36.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| K. Schade n 8 | 73 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Carvalho n 8 | 36.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| C. Wilson n 8 | 38.9 | 0.9 | 0 |
| J. Anthony n 8 | 64 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| Y. Yarmolyuk n 8 | 50.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| D. Ouattara n 8 | 37.9 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Sangaré n 8 | 52.4 | 3.9 |
| V. Janelt n 8 | 76.6 | 2.8 |
| E. Diouf n 8 | 33 | 2.4 |
| D. Ouattara n 8 | 37.9 | 1.8 |
| M. Damsgaard n 8 | 70 | 1.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Kelleher n 8 | 90 | 4.1 |
| E. Balcombe n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| H. Valdimarsson n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Nottingham Forest
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Muñoz n 8 | 69.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 | — |
| L. Delap n 8 | 68.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| X. Schlager n 8 | 87 | 1.7 | 1.6 | — |
| Murillo n 8 | 82.4 | 1.6 | 0.3 | — |
| Igor Jesus n 8 | 61.3 | 1.5 | 2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ndoye n 8 | 75.9 | 3.6 | 1.8 |
| L. Delap n 8 | 68.9 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Murillo n 8 | 82.4 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| O. Hutchinson n 8 | 39.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| C. Wood n 8 | 33.1 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ndoye n 8 | 75.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| C. Hudson-Odoi n 8 | 32.8 | 0 | 0.7 |
| O. Hutchinson n 8 | 39.5 | 0 | 0.6 |
| N. Williams n 8 | 89.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| D. Muñoz n 8 | 69.4 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Domínguez n 8 | 55 | 3.3 |
| I. Sangaré n 8 | 50.9 | 3.3 |
| X. Schlager n 8 | 87 | 2.8 |
| D. Muñoz n 8 | 69.4 | 2.8 |
| O. Aina n 8 | 77.3 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Sels n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Brentford v Nottingham Forest — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-25 Brentford 0–2 Nottingham Forest
- 2025-08-17 Nottingham Forest 3–1 Brentford
- 2025-05-01 Nottingham Forest 0–2 Brentford
- 2024-12-21 Brentford 0–2 Nottingham Forest
- 2024-01-20 Brentford 3–2 Nottingham Forest
- 2023-10-01 Nottingham Forest 1–1 Brentford
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Brentford and Nottingham Forest?
- In their last 6 meetings, Brentford won 2, Nottingham Forest won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Brentford and Nottingham Forest?
- Recent form — Brentford 2W 2D 1L; Nottingham Forest 1W 1D 3L.
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