Brentford v Nottingham Forest: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Brentford take 7 points from their last 6; Nottingham Forest have 5 from theirs.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | DDWDLD | 7/18 | 1.5 | 1.25 | 53% | 50% |
| Nottingham Forest | DWLLLD | 5/18 | 1.23 | 1.28 | 48% | 50% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brentford | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| 18 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
- Brentford wins
- 0
- Draws
- 0
- Nottingham Forest wins
- 2
- Meetings
- 2
- 25 Jan 2026 Brentford 0–2 Nottingham Forest
- 17 Aug 2025 Nottingham Forest 3–1 Brentford
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Season Stats Compared
| Brentford | Stat | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 14 | Won | 11 |
| 15 | Drawn | 12 |
| 11 | Lost | 17 |
| 35% | Win rate | 28% |
| 1.5 | Goals per game | 1.23 |
| 1.25 | Conceded per game | 1.28 |
| 28% | Clean sheets | 25% |
| 30% | Failed to score | 38% |
| 53% | Both teams scored | 48% |
| 50% | Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Brentford perform at home against how Nottingham Forest travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford at home | 20 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 40% | 1.75 | 1.05 |
| Nottingham Forest away | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40% | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Key Players 2026/27
Brentford
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Schade | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| V. Janelt | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| K. Lewis-Potter | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K. Ajer | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Thiago | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Nottingham Forest
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ndoye | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| N. Williams | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Gibbs-White | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Delap | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Igor Jesus | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Brentford
- 22 Thiago — 38 apps, 1 assists
- 8 K. Schade — 35 apps, 3 assists
- 7 D. Ouattara — 32 apps, 3 assists
- 4 M. Damsgaard — 33 apps, 4 assists
- 3 M. Jensen — 36 apps, 1 assists
Nottingham Forest
- 15 M. Gibbs-White — 37 apps, 4 assists
- 6 Igor Jesus — 37 apps, 4 assists
- 4 E. Anderson — 38 apps, 4 assists
- 4 T. Awoniyi — 17 apps, 1 assists
- 3 C. Hudson-Odoi — 30 apps, 4 assists
Recent Results
Brentford
- 25 Oct Hull City 1–1 Brentford
- 17 Oct Brentford 1–2 Liverpool
- 10 Oct Aston Villa 2–2 Brentford
- 18 Sep Brentford 3–0 Chelsea
- 12 Sep Bournemouth 2–2 Brentford
Nottingham Forest
- 23 Oct Ipswich 1–1 Nottingham Forest
- 18 Oct Nottingham Forest 0–1 Arsenal
- 11 Oct Crystal Palace 3–1 Nottingham Forest
- 19 Sep Nottingham Forest 0–1 Coventry
- 12 Sep Aston Villa 1–2 Nottingham Forest
Brentford v Nottingham Forest FAQs
- When is Brentford v Nottingham Forest?
- Kick-off is 3:00pm on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Brentford Community Stadium.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 0 for Brentford, 2 for Nottingham Forest, and 0 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Brentford are 6th on 11 points; Nottingham Forest are 18th on 6.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 53% of Brentford games and 48% of Nottingham Forest games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% and 50% respectively.