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On 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Brentford Community Stadium (London), Brentford take on Nottingham Forest, with D. England in charge. We rate the game as a toss-up. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Brentford lie 7th, having collected 14 points after 9 matches (3W 5D 1L); Nottingham Forest lie 19th, having collected 6 points (1W 3D 5L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Brentford average 1.8 goals for and 1.1 against, compared with 0.8 for and 1.3 against for Nottingham Forest.
- Form in the competition. Brentford: 2W 5D 1L, goals 14–9; Nottingham Forest: 1W 3D 4L, goals 6–10.
- Head to head. In 23 previous meetings, Brentford have taken 12 wins to Nottingham Forest's 7 wins, plus 4 draws; the goal tally stands at 38–30.
What to expect
In our view Brentford hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (11.6%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50), which we give a 65% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 59%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 56%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 23; Brentford 12 wins, 4 draws, Nottingham Forest 7 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 3.0 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Brentford 14–9, Nottingham Forest 6–10.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 56%.
- Unavailable: Brentford 6, Nottingham Forest 4.
Alternative tip: Both teams to score: yes
Another angle: Both teams to score: yes (probability 59%, top price 1.60). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Brentford: F. Carvalho, K. Furo, R. Henry, Y. Yarmolyuk, J. Dasilva, A. Milambo. Nottingham Forest will be without: Igor Jesus, D. Ndoye, N. Savona, N. Dominguez. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 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% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 09:22. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.4%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Brentford 1–1 Nottingham Forest, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Brentford 7th (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 work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: injuries and missing players
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
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings 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 |  Everton | 10 | 4-4-2 | 12:10 | 16 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 7 | Brentford | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 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 | 10 | 3-0-7 | 10:19 | 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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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Over 2.5 goals (1.79); Brentford or draw (1X) (1.36).
Who will win Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Our estimate gives Brentford a 45% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Nottingham Forest 29%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 15:00, venue Brentford Community Stadium, London. Referee: D. 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. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.79) and under 2.5 goals at 44% (odds 2.24).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 59% (odds 1.60).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (11.6%), then 2–1 (9.3%) and 1–0 (9.3%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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