Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 31/10

Brentford and Nottingham Forest meet again. The clash, valid for the Premier League 2026/27, takes place this 31/10 (Saturday), at Gtech Community Stadium, at 15:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Brentford have won 1 time(s). Nottingham Forest have won 1. Brentford are the favourites with a 46.08% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest.

Overview Brentford vs Nottingham Forest

Brentford are favourites, with odds of 2.17 and a 46.08% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Brentford F.C., with 11 win(s) against 7 for Nottingham Forest. The odds for a Nottingham Forest F.C. win are 3.83 and a draw is 8.5.

In the Premier League, Brentford have 2 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 14 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded, having Kevin Schade as top scorer with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have 1 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 10 conceded, and Dan Ndoye as top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Brentford and Nottingham Forest

In 22 clashes, Brentford have the advantage over Nottingham Forest: 11 win(s) against 7 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 25/01/2026, in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Brentford: current form

Brentford have played 8 match(es) in the Premier League.

See the team's performance in the Prem 2026/27:

• 2 win(s), 5 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
• Performance: 1.38 point(s) per match
• 14 goals scored (1.75 per match)
• Top scorer: Kevin Schade (3 goal(s))

Nottingham Forest: current form

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.

See their specific numbers in the English Premier League:

• 1 win(s), 3 draw(s), 4 defeat(s)
• Performance: 0.75 point(s) per match
• 6 goals scored (0.75 per match)
• Top scorer: Dan Ndoye (2 goal(s))

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest key players

In the Premier League, Kevin Schade carries Brentford F.C.'s attack with 3 goal(s).

The playmaker is Igor Thiago, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Igor Thiago has 22 goal(s).

On the other side, Dan Ndoye is the name that frightens the most for Nottingham Forest FC with 2 goal(s) in the Premier League.

In terms of playmaking, Morgan Gibbs-White leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Morgan Gibbs-White has accumulated 15 goal(s).

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest statistics in the Premier League

Brentford have an average of 9.38 corners and 2.88 cards per match. Nottingham Forest have 9 corners and 2.13 cards. Check the numbers for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest below.

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Points & Results

• 1.38
  PPG
  0.75
• 25%
  Wins
  13%
• 88%
  First to Score
  50%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.75
  Scored/game
  0.75
• 1.13
  Conceded/game
  1.25
• 1.62
  xG
  1.67
• 1.63
  xGA
  1.23

Trends

• 75%
  Both Score
  50%
• 25%
  Clean Sheet
  13%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  50%

Correct score prediction for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest

The favoritism in the odds points to Brentford. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Brentford 1-0 Nottingham Forest. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Brentford vs Nottingham Forest

Check out where to watch the live match between Nottingham Forest and Brentford:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Brentford and Nottingham Forest

The line-ups for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Brentford F.C. line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Nottingham Forest F.C. line-up

The Nottingham Forest starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest

Match: Brentford vs Nottingham Forest

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 31/10/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Gtech Community Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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