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The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Brentford lock horns with an impressive Nottingham Forest side in an important encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Preview
Nottingham Forest are in fourth place in the Premier League standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side edged Aston Villa to a narrow 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Brentford, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table and have not been at their best over the past year. The hosts slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United in the EFL Cup in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brentford have a slight edge over Nottingham Forest and have won 15 out of the 39 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Nottingham Forest's 13 victories.
- Brentford are unbeaten in all their four matches against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and have won each of their two home games against them in the competition.
- Nottingham Forest are winless in their last six matches against Brentford in league competitions - they had won their three such games preceding this run.
- Since their return to the Premier League in 2022, Nottingham Forest have won only one of their last 16 matches away from home against teams from London in the competition, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline against Chelsea in 2023.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Nottingham Forest have consistently punched above their weight this season and will need to play out of their skins to keep their place in the top four. Chris Wood has been in stellar form in the competition and will look to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Brentford have shown glimpses of their ability in recent weeks but are yet to hit their stride in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Brentford 1-3 Nottingham Forest
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Nottingham Forest to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Nottingham Forest to score first - Yes
