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Brentford v Nottingham Forest is on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Gtech Community Stadium (London); Darren England takes charge. We think it is an even game. Below are the tip, the probability of each result, the absences and a look at the match.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 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% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 31/10/26, 09:22. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 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?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: who is missing
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
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: table positions 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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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Brentford are 6th with 14 points after 9 matches (3W 5D 1L), whereas Nottingham Forest are 19th with 6 points (1W 3D 5L).
- Attack and defence. Brentford have scored 1.8 and conceded 1.1 goals per game on average in this competition; Nottingham Forest average 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. In their 23 meetings so far, Brentford have 12 wins, Nottingham Forest have 7 wins and 4 draws have been recorded; the goals stand at 38–30.
What to expect
Brentford should have the edge here, in our view. Our projected score is 2–1, about 3 goals combined, and 1–1 (11.6%) is the single most probable outcome. We think this will be an open match with plenty of goals.
Our tip for goals is Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50), and our probability for it is 65%. We estimate both teams scoring at 59% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.
Prediction: key points
- Meetings: 23; Brentford 12 wins, 4 draws, Nottingham Forest 7 wins.
- Meetings between these sides have averaged 3.0 goals.
- Goals scored and conceded in this competition: Brentford 14–9, Nottingham Forest 6–10.
- We are expecting about 3 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 56%.
- Absent: Brentford 6, Nottingham Forest 4.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 59%, best available odds 1.60). Our projection of about 3 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Brentford are missing: F. Carvalho, K. Furo, R. Henry, Y. Yarmolyuk, J. Dasilva, A. Milambo. Nottingham Forest are without: Igor Jesus, D. Ndoye, N. Savona, N. Dominguez. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: team stats compared
These values rely on just this season's games, a sample that is still small.
Form in the competition
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Our result tip is Brentford or draw (1X) (odds 1.36), and our goals tip is Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50). The safer pick is Brentford or draw (1X).
Who will win Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Our probabilities: Brentford to win 45%, a draw 26%, Nottingham Forest to win 29%.
What time and where is kick-off?
31 October 2026, kick-off at 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. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 56% (odds 1.79); under 2.5 goals is at 44% (odds 2.24).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 59% probability (odds 1.60).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (11.6%); after that come 2–1 (9.3%) and 1–0 (9.3%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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