Brentford — Nottingham Forest Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 25 January 2026
On January 25, 2026, in Matchday 23 of the English Premier League, Brentford will host Nottingham Forest. The match is set to kick off at 15:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Brentford
Brentford approach this match in fairly good form. Despite a 0–2 defeat to Chelsea in their most recent Premier League game, the team had previously enjoyed an impressive six-match unbeaten run, winning five of those matches. During that stretch, Brentford also advanced to the next round of the FA Cup after defeating Sheffield Wednesday. In the Premier League standings, Brentford currently sit seventh with 33 points. They are just three points away from the Champions League qualification zone. Overall, the team’s recent league form looks solid, with five wins, two draws, and three defeats in their last 10 Premier League matches.
Brentford’s home form has been particularly strong this season. The team are unbeaten in their last five home matches, recording three wins and two draws, scoring 11 goals and conceding only three. Over the course of the season, Brentford have played 11 home matches, winning seven, drawing three, and losing just once. Based on this record, they currently rank fourth in the Premier League home table.
As for head-to-head meetings against Nottingham Forest at home, the rivalry has been evenly balanced. In the last five home encounters, both teams have recorded two wins each, with one match ending in a draw.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are going through a difficult period and approach this match in poor form. Over their last eight matches in all competitions, the team have recorded just one win, two draws, and five defeats. During this run, Forest were also eliminated from the FA Cup after losing to a Championship side. In the Premier League, Nottingham’s most recent performance was relatively encouraging, as they held Arsenal to a 0–0 draw. However, the overall picture remains concerning. The team currently sit 17th in the table, just five points above the relegation zone. Looking at their last 10 league matches, Forest have managed only two wins, two draws, and six losses.
Their away form has been particularly weak. In their last five away matches across all competitions, Nottingham Forest have picked up just one victory. Most recently, they suffered a 0–1 away defeat to Braga in the Europa League. Despite that loss, Forest remain in contention for the knockout stages, currently sitting 16th in the Europa League standings with 11 points.
When it comes to head-to-head meetings with Brentford, recent encounters have been closely contested, with a slight edge for the hosts. In the last nine meetings between the sides, Nottingham Forest have won twice, Brentford have claimed four victories, and three matches have ended in draws. These fixtures have generally been entertaining and goal-filled, with both teams scoring in seven of those nine matches.
Probable Lineups
- Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry, Janelt, Yarmolyuk, Jensen, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago
- Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Sangare, Anderson, Dominguez, Hudson-Odoi, Awoniyi, Gibbs-White
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Brentford have won or drawn 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Brentford have scored first in 3 of their last 4 matches.
- Nottingham Forest have failed to win 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Nottingham Forest have conceded first in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- 3 of Nottingham Forest’s last 4 away matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Nottingham Forest have scored first in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
Brentford — Nottingham Forest Prediction
Both teams approach this match in different form. Brentford enjoyed an impressive unbeaten run before suffering a defeat to Chelsea in their most recent Premier League fixture. Despite that loss, the team remain high in the league table, close to the European qualification zone. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, are in poor form. The team have lost the majority of their recent matches and currently sit 17th in the Premier League table, just five points above the relegation zone. However, they still retain chances of reaching the knockout stage in the Europa League. Looking at the head-to-head record, meetings between these sides are usually very competitive and evenly balanced, with a slight advantage for Brentford. Matches between these teams are often entertaining and high-scoring, with goals from both sides. Considering Brentford’s strong overall form, their confidence in home matches, and Nottingham Forest’s motivation to end their negative run, there are solid reasons to expect another open and attacking encounter, with both teams likely to find the net. My bet for this match: Both Teams to Score — Yes at odds of 1.77.
