What is the prediction for the football match between Brentford and Nottingham Forest?
Our prediction for the Brentford–Nottingham Forest match is: over 1.5 goals.
Other OPWIN picks
Brentford to win (44% confidence); Brentford to win or draw (75% confidence); both teams to score: yes (62% confidence)
Brentford
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Brentford scored an average of 1.80 goals and conceded 1.40 per match.
Nottingham Forest
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, Nottingham Forest scored an average of 0.60 goals and conceded 1.20 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Across the available samples, Brentford and Nottingham Forest average 2.40 goals scored per match combined. That recent scoring pace aligns with Over 1.5.
Players to watch
Across 5 recent recorded appearances, J. Anthony contributed 1 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 6.79/10 across 5 rated appearances. Across 4 recent recorded appearances, M. Gibbs-White contributed 0 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.04/10 across 4 rated appearances.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current records list Keith Andrews for Brentford and S. Dyche for Nottingham Forest. The latest recorded formations are Brentford in 4-2-3-1 (Oct 17, 2026) and Nottingham Forest in 3-4-2-1 (Oct 18, 2026). Across 5 recent matches with possession and shot data, Brentford averaged 44.2% possession and 11.4 shots per match (3.2 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 5 matches, Nottingham Forest averaged 46.8% possession and 19.2 shots (4.0 on target), a high shot volume profile. The clearest contrast in this sample is shot production.
Home and away performance
In 3 recent home matches, Brentford recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses, averaging 1.33 points, 1.67 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per match. Away from home, Nottingham Forest recorded 1 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in 3 matches, averaging 1.33 points, 1.67 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per match. These split records do not show a clear points-per-match advantage for either side.
This Premier League fixture takes place at Brentford Community Stadium (London).
Recent results show no clear home advantage for Brentford: 1.3 points per home match compared with 1.0 away, with performance varying between matches.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.