The 2025/26 Premier League season continues as Nottingham Forest host Brentford FC at the City Ground on Sunday, 17 August 2025, 14:00 BST. Our expert analysis predicts a Nottingham Forest victory at attractive odds of 2.30, based on form, head-to-head trends, and home advantage.
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford FC Head-to-Head
| Venue | Matches | Forest Wins | Brentford Wins | Draws | Goals per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Competitions | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2.4 |
| At City Ground | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2.6 |
- Nottingham Forest have won 60% of meetings at the City Ground.
- Recent head-to-heads have produced an average of 2.4 goals per game.
2024/25 Season Form
Nottingham Forest (7th in PL 24/25)
- Record: 19W-8D-11L, 65 points
- Goals scored: 58 (1.61 gpg), conceded 46 (1.27 gpg)
- Home record: 9W-5D-5L
Brentford FC (10th in PL 24/25)
- Record: 16W-8D-14L, 48 points
- Goals scored: 66 (1.83 gpg), conceded 57 (1.58 gpg)
- Away record: 7W-4D-8L
Recent Pre-Season & Early Season Form
- Nottingham Forest drew 2–2 with Stuttgart and beat Sevilla 1–0 in pre-season friendlies.
- Brentford lost 1–2 to Olympiacos and drew 1–1 with Union SG, showing mixed results on tour.
Early-season results highlight Forest’s home-steeliness under manager Steven Reid and Brentford’s inconsistent away performances under Thomas Frank.
Key Players to Watch
Nottingham Forest
- Taiwo Awoniyi (CF): 15 goals last season, proven Premier League finisher.
- Morgan Gibbs-White (AM): Creative engine with 8 assists in 24/25.
- Murillo (CB): Defensive stalwart and aerial threat from set pieces.
Brentford FC
- Bryan Mbeumo (FW): Scored 14 league goals, key attacking outlet.
- Mathias Jensen (CM): Set-piece specialist and creative playmaker.
- Ethan Pinnock (CB): Defensive leader, strong in duels.
Why Nottingham Forest to Win?
- Home Advantage: City Ground produced a 50% win rate last season.
- Head-to-Head Edge: Forest unbeaten in 4 of 5 home meetings.
- Early Momentum: Pre-season confidence and continuity under Reid.
- Brentford Away Woes: Only 5 away wins in 24/25 PL and defensive lapses.
- Goal Threat: Forest scored in 78% of home matches last season.
Betting Market & Odds
| Market | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest Win | 2.30 | 43.5% |
| Draw | 3.40 | 29.4% |
| Brentford Win | 3.10 | 32.3% |
The odds reflect confidence in a Forest home victory. Nottingham Forest to win @ 2.30 is our primary recommendation.
Prediction Summary
- Match: Nottingham Forest vs Brentford FC
- Competition: Premier League Round 1
- Prediction: Nottingham Forest to Win
- Odds: 2.30
Expect Forest’s home form and attacking flair to overcome Brentford’s resilient but travels-susceptible side.
