Win probability
45%Brentford
27%Draw
29%Nottingham Forest
Premier League · England
Markets
Over 2.5 goals55%
Under 2.5 goals45%
Both teams score (GG)56%
Double chance 1X72%
Key factors
- ▼Fixture congestion · BrentfordBRE
Brentford play their third match in eight days: Hull on 25 October, Sunderland in the League Cup on Wednesday, then Forest. Forest have not played since 23 October (house rule 2).
- ▼Nicolás Domínguez outNOT
Domínguez is out with a knock for the Man City game.
- ▼ESPN say Delap risks losing his place to Chris Wood, who has yet to start a league game this season.NOT
ESPN say Delap risks losing his place to Chris Wood, who has yet to start a league game this season.
- ▼Nicolò Savona outNOT
Savona is out with a knee injury for the Man City game.
- ▲Yarmoliuk has served his three-match ban, scored for Brentford B this week and is available for Brighton.BRE
Yarmoliuk has served his three-match ban, scored for Brentford B this week and is available for Brighton.
- ▼Glasner said his post-Brentford outburst was meant to spark change and that training has been good, but he refused to say what he has changed before Man City.NOT
Glasner said his post-Brentford outburst was meant to spark change and that training has been good, but he refused to say what he has changed before Man City.
- ▼After a 2-0 loss at Brentford that left Forest in the drop zone with six goals in nine games, Glasner said he made too many compromises and would change everything; players who do not buy in will face a sixth manager.NOT
After a 2-0 loss at Brentford that left Forest in the drop zone with six goals in nine games, Glasner said he made too many compromises and would change everything; players who do not buy in will face a sixth manager.
Preview
Sixth hosts 18th. Brentford are hard to beat, with five draws in eight league games, and they score two goals a game at home. On Wednesday they made eight changes and lost 3-2 at Sunderland in the League Cup, their third game in eight days. Forest have had a full week off. Keith Andrews has lost left-back Rico Henry until after the international break with a hip and quad injury. Yehor Yarmoliuk is suspended, and Kaye Furo is still out after foot surgery. Mikkel Damsgaard is fit again, and Antoni Milambo is back in training with the group. Forest ended a three-game losing run with a 1-1 draw at Ipswich. Neco Williams scored there but went off with an arm injury and is listed as doubtful, as is Nicolas Dominguez with a muscle problem. Forest concede 1.75 goals a game away from home. Forest won three of the last five meetings and Brentford two. Only two of those five had over 2.5 goals, so the head-to-head gives no clear goals pattern. The market rates over 2.5 goals at 55%, and that is the only selection that clears our 55% bar.
Brentford score freely at home and Forest leak goals on the road, but this is a narrow call. We rate over 2.5 goals at 55% at 1.78.
Head to head
- 2026-01-25Brentford 0–2 Nottingham ForestPremier League
- 2025-08-17Nottingham Forest 3–1 BrentfordPremier League
- 2025-05-01Nottingham Forest 0–2 BrentfordPremier League
- 2024-12-21Brentford 0–2 Nottingham ForestPremier League
- 2024-01-20Brentford 3–2 Nottingham ForestPremier League
FAQ
Who is missing for Brentford against Nottingham Forest?
Rico Henry and Kaye Furo are injured, Yehor Yarmoliuk is suspended, and Josh Dasilva is still building up after a hamstring problem.
Is Neco Williams fit for Forest?
He is listed as doubtful after the arm injury he suffered at Ipswich.
What is the SureTips pick for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Over 2.5 goals at 1.78, which we rate at 55%. No bet is ever sure, so stake responsibly.
What is the best bet for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Our top pick is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.78, rated 55% confidence. No bet is ever sure.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
We put the chance of three or more goals at 55% for this match.
When does Brentford vs Nottingham Forest kick off?
Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 UTC.