Brentford will hope to keep up their impressive Premier League campaign when Nottingham Forest roll into town on Sunday, January 25.
The Bees have surpassed expectations this term, as they were the pre-season favourites for almost every pundit to be in the relegation battle.
However, they are now hopeful of challenging for a place in the top four, but would have to overcome Forest to keep the pressure on those teams above them in the league.
Forest’s situation has gone from bad to worse after they were humbled against Braga in the Europa League on Thursday night.
With only five points separating the Tricky Trees from the relegation zone, Sean Dyche’s men cannot afford any more slip-ups.
Explore our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest betting tips below.
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction: Backing home form
Key stats
- Brentford are unbeaten in their last seven games at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- The Bees earned 73% of their Premier League points in their backyard.
- Forest have lost four of their last five road trips in all competitions.
- The Tricky Trees conceded the first goal in 16 of their 22 league fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Brentford 3-1 Nottingham Forest
The Bees have been impressive at their headquarters in London, scoring 23 goals in 11 games, which is the joint-fifth-best offensive record in the division. As good as they are going forward, defensively, they can be shaky. Keith Andrews’ men saw 64% of their home league fixtures produce goals at both ends. Meanwhile, offensively, Forest have only scored nine times in 11 games on the road, with only Sunderland and Wolves scoring fewer in such games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Backing the Bees to swarm the Trees
- HOME: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Currently in seventh place in the league, Brentford have been given their due in the betting markets for this clash, with Ladbrokes giving them a hefty 54.1% of securing all three points. They have suggested that a draw is more likely at 30.3% compared to an away victory at just 26.7%.
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Most recent H2Hs: All in favour of the hosts
Brentford are better off in the head-to-head record. While the last five meetings have been split equally into two victories apiece and a draw, the Tricky Trees’ two wins are the only triumphs they have experienced across the previous nine clashes. Dyche’s charges will take comfort, though, from the fact that they won the corresponding fixture last term, although both teams had different managers in the dugouts back then.
England Premier League 17/08/25
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Brentford preview: Henderson in doubt
Brentford’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea last week ended a six-game unbeaten run in the league, but one key player missing from that outing was midfielder Jordan Henderson. The 35-year-old is dealing with an ankle issue and is in doubt for this one. Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo and Josh Dasilva are certainly out, as they are recovering from knee injuries. Andrews will enjoy having Frank Onyeka back from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Janelt; Ouatarra, Damsgaard, Shade; Thiago
Last five matches
- Chelsea 2-0 Brentford
- Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Brentford
- Brentford 3-0 Sunderland
- Everton 2-4 Brentford
- Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
Nottingham Forest preview: Wood, Jesus ruled out
Forest played in Europe on Thursday without a recognised striker, as both Chris Wood and Igor Jesus are injured. It remains to be seen if either of them makes the squad for the visit to Brentford. Omari Hutchinson and Taiwo Awoniyi will return to the squad, since they are both ineligible for Europe, so the latter may be the one leading the line.
Predicted lineup: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniyi
Last five matches
- Braga 1-0 Nottingham Forest
- Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal
- Wrexham 3-3 Nottingham Forest
- West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest
- Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest
Player to watch – Igor Thiago
Igor Thiago has been sensational for Brentford this season, scoring 16 goals in the Premier League, which is the most by a Brazilian player in a single campaign. Nine of his strikes arrived either on or beyond the hour mark, so he tends to come alive when the opposition defenders start to tire.
Thiago will have another record in his sights, as he chases Sergio Aguero’s 21 goals in a single campaign, which is the most from a South American player in this league.