Brentford vs Nottingham Forest

Gtech Community Stadium sets the stage for an exciting Premier League showdown between Brentford and Nottingham Forest.

Brentford’s hopes of avoiding another trophyless season took a hit in midweek EFL Cup action as Newcastle United humbled them 3-1 in the quarter-finals, inflicting the Bees’ third defeat in their last four domestic outings (W1). However, Thomas Frank’s men have established themselves as unlikely European contenders, largely thanks to formidable home form that has seen them win more points in their backyard than any other Premier League team this season (22 – W7, D1). For further context, 96% of Brentford’s league total has come at the Gtech Community Stadium, where they’ve defeated Nottingham Forest in both Premier League H2Hs despite conceding on each occasion. Another success would likely see Brentford pack a punch, given they’ve bagged a league-high 26 home goals this term – at least six more than any other team!

Not many sides can handle Brentford’s red-hot form in London, but Nottingham Forest’s sturdy backline could withstand the pressure. Indeed, Nuno Espirito Santo’s charges have conceded the division’s third-low 19 goals in 2024/25, though it’s worth noting that 63% of them came away from home (12). However, the Tricky Trees boast the third-best road record in the Premier League (W4, D2, L2), with the only two defeats arriving against last season’s top-two Arsenal and Manchester City. Ominously, both saw Forest go down to an identical 3-0 scoreline, suggesting Brentford could add to their outrageous home tally. Addign to this sentiment, Forest’s struggles in London are long-standing, as witnessed by a dreadful run of just one win from their last 16 top-flight visits to the capital (D4, L11). That may dampen their hopes of posting their first-ever win against the Bees in the Premier League (D2, L2).