Brentford FC
v Nottingham Forest FC 
Brentford Community Stadium
Premier League Matchday 17 
21-12-2024 15:00
Brentford Form
Nottingham Form
Date: 21/12/24
Kick-off time: 15:00
Venue: Brentford Community Stadium
Brentford face Nottingham Forest on Saturday in what promises to be a captivating Premier League encounter. Thomas Frank’s Brentford side, currently positioned 11th in the league after 16 matches, will aim to maintain their unbeaten home record against Nuno Espírito Santo’s Nottingham Forest, sitting in 4th place with 28 points from 16 matches.
Brentford’s home form has been formidable, with seven wins and one draw in eight home fixtures. They have scored 26 goals while conceding 14, though notably without a single clean sheet. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have performed steadily on the road, winning four, drawing two, and losing two of their eight away fixtures.
Given Brentford’s dominant home record and Nottingham Forest’s resilience on the road, this game is set to be closely contested. Brentford’s attacking strength at home, evidenced by 26 goals in eight games, makes backing them to score at least once a likely outcome. Nottingham Forest’s record of scoring in six consecutive head-to-head encounters against Brentford further supports this.
Considering both sides’ defensive vulnerabilities — with Brentford yet to keep a clean sheet at home — a bet on both teams to score appears promising. Moreover, Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, with his consistent scoring form, emerges as a strong candidate for an anytime goal scorer market.
Our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest prediction points to an intensely competitive match, with Brentford leveraging their attacking prowess and home advantage. Nottingham Forest’s disciplined away performances suggest they won’t be easily overwhelmed.
Match Prediction: Brentford to Win. Bet with bet365.
A 2-1 victory for Brentford seems plausible given their attacking output and Nottingham Forest’s defensive record. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games, with both scoring in each of their last six meetings. A correct score prediction of 2-1 in favour of Brentford offers a value bet.
Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 to Brentford. Bet with bet365.
With both teams showcasing offensive capabilities and defensive frailties, our Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Over/Under goals prediction leans towards betting on over 2.5 goals. Brentford’s average of over three goals per home game, combined with Nottingham Forest’s tendency to concede on the road, points towards a potentially high-scoring encounter.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
For a comprehensive Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder tip, consider selecting both teams to score, over 2.5 goals, and Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime. This combination capitalises on key trends from both teams’ recent performances, offering a data-backed betting strategy for this crucial Premier League fixture.
Bet Builder Tip: Both teams to score, over 2.5 goals, and Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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