Key Facts
- Brentford is in sixth place, Nottingham Forest in 18th; despite the gap in the standings, Brentford’s tendency to draw makes a clear favorite win unlikely.
- Brentford has drawn twice in its last five games; following the 1-1 draw at Hull City, a draw remains the preferred betting tip.
- Igor Thiago’s goal in the 2-3 loss to Sunderland gives Brentford hope, but his low goal tally in the Premier League so far does not yet indicate a turnaround.
- Nottingham Forest once again squandered chances in their 1-1 draw against Ipswich; the absence of striker Igor Jesus supports the “Both Teams to Score: No” pick.
- Brentford has conceded goals in four of their last five games; this vulnerability supports the prediction of a high-scoring game, despite Nottingham’s lack of finishing.
- Brentford holds the edge in the head-to-head record against Nottingham Forest, but lost the most recent listed matchups—a warning sign for their status as favorites.
Match Preview
Only six goals out of an expected 13.5: Converting chances is Oliver Glasner’s most pressing problem at Nottingham. On Saturday, the 18th-place team travels to sixth-place Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Keith Andrews wants his team to finally turn draws into wins. However, Brentford lost the last recorded competitive match between the two sides in January 2026 by a score of 0–2. So the standings don’t tell the whole story.
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
- Date and Time: October 31, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 9)
The bookmakers clearly favor Brentford. After five draws in eight league games, however, a draw after regulation time remains an attractive option. Nottingham’s lack of finishing touches dampens confidence in this pick, even though the team creates chances on the road and stays in the game. Igor Jesus is out. That points to “Both Teams to Score: No,” even though Brentford has scored in five consecutive games across all competitions. Nottingham has conceded goals in five straight league games, which supports “Over 2.5 Goals.” The pick remains a draw because Brentford keeps splitting the points.
Brentford Form & Record Check
Brentford lost 2-3 to Sunderland on Wednesday in the League Cup round of 16. Callum Wilson and Igor Thiago scored. Following their cup exit, Andrews has three days to prepare his team for Nottingham and make a decision regarding the attack. Thiago has scored just once in eight Premier League appearances. His cup goal is encouraging, but it doesn’t yet indicate a newfound scoring touch in the league.
In the Premier League, Brentford drew 1-1 at Hull City after losing 1-2 to Liverpool. Against Hull City, Brentford had plenty of shots on goal but rarely tested the goalkeeper. A win for the hosts is therefore not a safe bet. Across all competitions, Brentford has scored in each of the five listed matches and conceded goals in four of them. This keeps the goal betting market interesting. Josh Dasilva and Antoni Milambo are out.
Nottingham Form & Record Check
Nottingham’s 1-1 draw at Ipswich ended a three-game losing streak in the Premier League. However, the team once again squandered too many chances in front of goal: they converted just one goal out of an expected 2.29. That points toward “Both Teams to Score: No.” Neco Williams scored off an assist from Daniel Muñoz. Glasner’s team relies on counterattacks and has earned five points from four away league games. A draw therefore fits better with their away record than their league position might suggest.
Nottingham lost 0–1 to both Arsenal and Coventry City. Both results show just how costly missed chances can be. Liam Delap has scored only once in seven league games—not enough for an offense that needs to make more of its opportunities. Igor Jesus is out, limiting Glasner’s options up front. Nicolò Savona is also unavailable. This will make it harder for Nottingham to convert their decent chance creation into a win.
Nottingham could line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation: Matz Sels in goal behind Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenković, and Murillo. Xaver Schlager and James McAtee are expected to start in midfield, while Morgan Gibbs-White and Dan Ndoye could support Liam Delap. Nicolò Savona is out with a knee injury, so Daniel Muñoz is expected to start at right wing. Igor Jesus is sidelined with a calf injury, making Delap the most likely choice at center forward.
Brentford vs. Nottingham Head-to-Head & Statistics
Brentford holds the edge in the head-to-head record against Nottingham. However, recent results tell a different story: Brentford lost the last two listed matches, 0–2 in January 2026 and 1–3 in 2025.
In the last two listed home games against Nottingham, Brentford failed to score. Both ended 0–2 from Brentford’s perspective. That is the strongest historical argument for “Both Teams to Score: No.” Nevertheless, there is more to suggest a high-scoring game: Brentford has scored in five consecutive games across all competitions, while Nottingham has conceded goals in five straight league games.
