Brentford - Nottingham Forest prediction 31 October 2026

England ยท Premier LeagueNot started
Brentford
VS
Nottingham Forest
Full Time Result (1X2)
1
2.31
X
2.66
2
3.55
Match Info
CompetitionPremier League ยท England
Start date
Kick-off
VenueBrentford Community Stadium, London
Capacity17
Surfacegrass
Recent Form
Brentford
D
L
D
W
W
Nottingham Forest
D
L
L
L
W
Recent matches ยท Brentford
Premier League
Hull City
Brentford
11
D
Premier League
Brentford
Liverpool
12
L
Premier League
Aston Villa
Brentford
22
D
Premier League
Brentford
Chelsea
30
W
League Cup
Reading
Brentford
12
W
Premier League
Bournemouth
Brentford
22
D
Premier League
Brentford
Sunderland
11
D
Premier League
Leeds United
Brentford
11
D
League Cup
Birmingham City
Brentford
16
W
Premier League
Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur
30
W
Friendly Clubs
Brentford
Eintracht Frankfurt
70
W
Friendly Clubs
Rennes
Brentford
24
W
Premier League
Liverpool
Brentford
11
D
Premier League
Brentford
Crystal Palace
22
D
Premier League
Manchester City
Brentford
30
L
Recent matches ยท Nottingham Forest
Premier League
Ipswich Town
Nottingham Forest
11
D
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Arsenal FC
01
L
Premier League
Crystal Palace
Nottingham Forest
31
L
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Coventry City
01
L
Premier League
Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest
12
W
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Tottenham Hotspur
00
D
Premier League
Liverpool
Nottingham Forest
22
D
League Cup
Nottingham Forest
Leeds United
02
L
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Leeds United
01
L
Friendly Clubs
Nottingham Forest
Brest
20
W
Friendly Clubs
Nottingham Forest
Bayer Leverkusen
21
W
Friendly Clubs
Sporting Lisbon
Nottingham Forest
41
L
Friendly Clubs
Portimonense
Nottingham Forest
12
W
Friendly Clubs
Nottingham Forest
Vitoria Guimaraes
11
D
Friendly Clubs
Nottingham Forest
Blackburn Rovers
30
W
Odds
Full Time Result
Pre-match odds
Bookmaker1X2
2.063.853.80
2.052.303.40
1.982.223.55
1.982.353.40
1.952.303.50
1.882.303.60
Lineups
Brentford1-4-2-3-1
  • 2Aaron Hickeydefender
  • 1Caoimhin Kellehergoalkeeper
  • 11Dango Ouattaraforward
  • 9Igor Thiagoforward
  • 23Keane Lewis-Potterforward
  • 7Kevin Schadeforward
  • 3Kristoffer Ajerdefender
  • 8Mathias Jensenmidfielder
  • 33Michael Kayodedefender
  • 4Sepp van den Bergdefender
  • 23Vitaly Janeltmidfielder
Substitutes
  • 13Callum Wilson
  • 25El Hadji Malick Diouf
  • 12Hakon Valdimarsson
  • 19Jaidon Anthony
  • 44Jannik Schuster
  • 18Mamadou Sangare
  • 24Mikkel Damsgaard
  • 22Nathan Collins
Nottingham Forest1-3-4-2-1
  • 14Dan Ndoyeforward
  • 27Daniel Muรฑozdefender
  • 23Jair Cunhadefender
  • 24James McAteemidfielder
  • 19Liam Delapforward
  • 25Luca Netzdefender
  • 26Matz Selsgoalkeeper
  • 10Morgan Gibbs-Whitemidfielder
  • 5Murillodefender
  • 31Nikola Milenkovicdefender
  • 4Xaver Schlagermidfielder
Substitutes
  • 15Arnaud Kalimuendo
  • 7Callum Hudson-Odoi
  • 9Chris Wood
  • 6Ibrahim Sangare
  • 13John Victor
  • 34Ola Aina
  • 2Ousmane Diomande
  • 22Ryan Yates
Head-to-Head ยท summary
12
Brentford
3
Draws
11
Nottingham Forest
Previous meetings
Premier League
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
02
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
31
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
02
Premier League
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
02
Premier League
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
32
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
11
Premier League
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
21
Premier League
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
22
Championship
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
11
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
13
Championship
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
01
Championship
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
01
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
10
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
10
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
21
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
21
Championship
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
21
Championship
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
21
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
01
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
01
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
01
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
01
Championship
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
34
Championship
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
34
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
23
Championship
Nottingham Forest
Brentford
23
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Manchester City870120:9+1121
2Arsenal FC870113:5+821
3Brighton751123:5+1816
4Chelsea841317:15+213
5Liverpool73319:8+112
6Aston Villa83239:12-311
7Brentford724113:8+510
8Leeds United72419:6+310
9Everton82428:9-110
10Ipswich831412:16-410
11Hull City72328:7+19
12Tottenham Hotspur82338:10-29
13Fulham82248:10-28
14Newcastle United722310:14-48
15Manchester United714210:1007
16Crystal Palace72149:17-87
17Bournemouth71339:13-46
18Nottingham Forest81346:10-46
19Coventry City82066:15-96
20Sunderland71156:14-84
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Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction (Oct 31)

Our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction for this Premier League match on October 31, 2026, points to a closely contested game. Based on available odds, recent form, and the head-to-head record, Brentford is the favorite with a 51% win probability, while Nottingham Forest has a 24% chance of winning.

Team Form

Brentford's last five home results are mixed: D, L, D, W, W. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw away at Hull City on October 25. Before that, they lost 1-2 at home to Liverpool and drew 2-2 at Aston Villa. A 3-0 home win against Chelsea on September 18 was a highlight, showing they can perform strongly at Brentford Community Stadium.

Nottingham Forest's away form has been struggling: D, L, L, L, W. Their latest match was a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town on October 23. Prior to that, they suffered a 0-1 home loss to Arsenal FC and a 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace. Their only recent away win was a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on September 12.

Head-to-Head Record

In 26 previous meetings, Brentford has 12 wins, Nottingham Forest has 11, and there have been 3 draws. However, recent history heavily favors Nottingham Forest. The last four Premier League encounters have seen Nottingham Forest win three, including a 2-0 victory at Brentford in January 2026 and a 2-0 win in December 2024. Brentford's last win against Nottingham Forest was a 3-2 home victory in January 2024.

League Table Positions

Brentford sits 7th in the Premier League with 10 points from 7 games, having won 2, drawn 4, and lost 1. At home, they are 5th with 7 points from 4 matches. Nottingham Forest's away record places them 8th in the away standings with 5 points from 4 away games. Brentford's higher overall position and stronger home form give them a slight edge.

Win Probability: Brentford or Nottingham Forest?

Brentford has a 51% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Nottingham Forest has a 24% chance. This calculation is based on the average of the available 1X2 odds, adjusted to remove the bookmaker margin. The odds imply a strong home advantage, which is supported by Brentford's 5th-place home ranking. However, Nottingham Forest's dominant recent H2H record suggests they are capable of an upset, which is reflected in the 24% probability.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers' odds for the match include a home win at 1.85, a draw at 2.28, and an away win at 3.60. The odds clearly show Brentford as the favorite. Based on the stats, a home win is the most likely outcome, but the high draw odds and Nottingham Forest's historical edge make a draw a plausible result. Our prediction: Brentford has the best chance, but a low-scoring match is expected.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest โ€” FAQ

Who will win Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Brentford has a 51% probability of winning, while Nottingham Forest's chance is 24%, and the draw is at 25%. Brentford is favored by the bookmakers and has a better home record, but Nottingham Forest has won three of their last four head-to-head meetings.
What is the win probability for Brentford?
Brentford has a 51% win probability. This is based on odds as low as 1.85 for a home win, combined with their 5th-place home ranking and Nottingham Forest's poor recent away form (one win in five).
When is the Brentford vs Nottingham Forest match?
The match is on October 31, 2026, with a 15:00 kickoff at Brentford Community Stadium in London. It is part of the Premier League.
What are the odds for the match?
The available 1X2 odds show a home win for Brentford around 1.85, a draw at 2.28, and a Nottingham Forest away win at 3.60. These odds indicate Brentford is the clear favorite.
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