Matchday 17 in the Premier League will see Brentford face Nottingham Forest on December 21 at the Brentford Community Stadium in London. Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 13 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 65;
Average yellow cards per match – 5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 0%.
Predicted lineups for Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken – Ethan Pinnock, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Mads Roerslev Rasmussen – Egor Yarmolyuk, Christian Norgaard – Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard, Keane Lewis-Potter – Yoane Wissa.
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels – Ola Aina, Murillo, Nikola Milenkovic, Neco Williams – Elliot Anderson, Ryan Yates – Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Nicolas Dominguez – Chris Wood.
Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Brentford
The Londoners have shown an interesting trend this season – they remain unbeaten at home while struggling to win away. In the last round, they lost 1-2 away to Chelsea. Thus, in the current championship, the team has only earned one point in eight away games, while at home, Thomas Frank's side boasts seven wins and one draw. Thanks to their strong home performances, the team sits mid-table, just two points shy of the European competition spots.
- Both teams have scored in 13 of Brentford's last 14 Premier League games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of the last 10 matches for the Londoners in the Premier League.
- Two or more goals have been scored in the second half in 7 of their last 9 home league matches.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham have won their last two Premier League matches. First, they defeated Manchester United 3-2 away, and then they beat Aston Villa 2-1 at home. Notably, the team has not drawn in their last nine league games (6 wins and 3 losses). Nuno Espírito Santo's side has climbed to fourth place, overtaking Manchester City by one point in the standings.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Nottingham Forest's last 8 Premier League games.
- The number "3" has appeared in the final scoreline in 6 of Nottingham's last 8 Premier League matches.
- The team has lost only twice in their last 10 away league games (6 wins and 2 draws).
Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest: Match Prediction
Despite sitting in 11th place in the standings, the Londoners are leading in home match results in the current Premier League, three points ahead of their closest rival. Brentford's attack is particularly strong at home, averaging 3.25 goals per game. I am confident that their unbeaten home streak will continue, but I am hesitant to predict a clear win for the hosts.
Nottingham performs equally well at home and away, having earned 14 points on both fronts. Their away record is the third-best in the Premier League, trailing only Liverpool and Chelsea. Since May, the team has played 10 away league matches, losing only to top opponents like Arsenal and Manchester City. Therefore, Nottingham should not be underestimated, as they could potentially secure a draw at the Brentford Community Stadium. Notably, Brentford has yet to lose to Nottingham in the Premier League (2 home wins and 2 away draws).
My prediction – Brentford with a handicap (0)
