Nottingham Forest - Brentford

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65'		1 - -1	Goal	N. Domínguez	H. Toffolo (Assist)
58'		0 - -1	Goal	C. Nørgaard
9'		0 - -2	Goal disallowed: Offside
8'		0 - -1	Goal disallowed: Offside

57'		M. Niakhaté	Tripping
30'		M. Niakhaté	Tripping
2'		A. Hickey	Holding

69'			In:	M. Jensen	Out:	F. Onyeka
69'			In:	A. Hickey	Out:	S. Ghoddos
61'			In:	A. Elanga	Out:	M. Gibbs-White
60'			In:	C. Hudson-Odoi	Out:	H. Toffolo

Nottingham Forest - Brentford Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Brentford

Best odds: 1.41

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As the Premier League's regular season continues, an intriguing showdown is set to take place at The City Ground in Nottingham on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The match features Nottingham Forest, currently ranked 12th, against the 10th-placed Brentford. The predictions suggest a tight contest, with Brentford slightly favored. But will the home advantage tilt the balance in favor of Nottingham Forest?

Key Players

Nottingham Forest's attacking trio will be crucial in this encounter. Christopher Grant Wood, with his single goal from just one shot on target, will be looking to increase his tally. Anthony David Junior Elanga, with a rating of 7.03, has already scored one goal and provided an assist, while Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi leads the pack with three goals from seven shots on target.

On the other side, Brentford's midfielders will be the ones to watch. Kevin Schade, with a goal to his name, and Bryan Tetsadong Marceau Mbeumo, with four goals from nine shots on target, have been instrumental in their team's success. Yoane Wissa, with a rating of 7.50 and two goals from ten shots on target, is another player who could make a difference.

Recent Form

Nottingham Forest's form has been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in their last four games. Their home record, however, is perfect, with a win in their only home match so far. Brentford, on the other hand, has been steady, with only one loss in their last five games. Their away record is balanced, with a win and a loss in two matches.

Head-to-Head History

The two teams have clashed twice in the recent past. On April 29, 2023, Brentford emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. The previous encounter on November 5, 2022, ended in a 2-2 draw, signaling a closely fought contest.

Prediction

With both teams evenly matched in terms of form and ranking, the match promises to be a nail-biter. However, the predictions lean slightly towards Brentford, with a 45% chance of a win, compared to a 10% chance for Nottingham Forest. The advice is a double chance: draw or Brentford. Given the recent form and head-to-head history, a draw seems the most likely outcome, with both teams scoring. But in football, anything can happen, and that's what makes it so exciting.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

58%

42%

Attacking Potential

46%

54%

Defensive Potential

50%

50%

Poisson Distribution

32%

68%

Stregth H2H

38%

62%

Goals H2H

43%

57%

Wins the game

45%

56%

Nottingham Forest - Brentford Head to Head

20/01	Brentford	3 - 2	Nottingham Forest
01/10	Nottingham Forest	1 - 1	Brentford
29/04	Brentford	2 - 1	Nottingham Forest
05/11	Nottingham Forest	2 - 2	Brentford

Premier League standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	31	22	5	4	75	24	51	71
2	Liverpool	31	21	8	2	72	30	42	71
3	Manchester City	31	21	7	3	71	31	40	70
4	Aston Villa	32	18	6	8	66	49	17	60
5	Tottenham	30	17	6	7	62	44	18	57
6	Manchester United	31	15	4	12	45	46	-1	49
7	West Ham	32	13	9	10	52	56	-4	48
8	Newcastle	31	14	5	12	65	52	13	47
9	Chelsea	29	12	7	10	53	50	3	43
10	Brighton	31	11	10	10	51	49	2	43
11	Wolves	31	12	6	13	44	49	-5	42
12	Bournemouth	31	11	8	12	45	55	-10	41
13	Fulham	32	11	6	15	47	51	-4	39
14	Crystal Palace	31	7	9	15	36	54	-18	30
15	Everton	31	9	8	14	32	42	-10	29
16	Brentford	32	7	8	17	45	58	-13	29
17	Nottingham Forest	31	7	8	16	39	53	-14	25
18	Luton	32	6	7	19	45	65	-20	25
19	Burnley	32	4	7	21	32	67	-35	19
20	Sheffield Utd	30	3	6	21	28	80	-52	15