Nottingham Forest v Brentford

Nottingham Forest welcome Brentford to the City Ground on Thursday night for a crucial clash in their push for Champions League qualification. A win would take them into 3rd place but even a draw would see Forest leapfrog Chelsea into the top five.

⭐ Nottingham Forest v Brentford Forest Best Bet

Forest have been strong at home this season, winning nine of their 16 games and losing just three. Since November, they've only failed to take maximum points in three matches at the City Ground and they've lost just once in this time. Brentford were flying away from home not so long ago, but have hit a bump recently, picking up just one point from their last two away outings.

With little left to play for, the Bees look set for a mid-table finish, while Forest are fighting tooth and nail for a Champions League spot. After their FA Cup exit at the weekend, this game will mean even more to them and we can expect Forest to come out on the front foot. It feels like they should have too much quality and motivation for a Brentford side that may be already winding down their season. The Bees can be vulnerable at the back and Forest should be able to fire a couple of goals past them here.

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👕 Nottingham Forest v Brentford Predicted XI

🔍 Nottingham Forest v Brentford Players to Watch

🔴 Murillo

Murillo has averaged 0.8 fouls per game this season, but has committed at least one in each of his last five matches, showing a clear upward trend. He'll likely be matched up against Bryan Mbeumo, who draws 1.2 fouls per game and poses a constant threat with his pace and movement. He has been fouled in each of his last five.

Additionally, with Nottingham Forest expected to play a more aggressive, higher line in a must-win match, Murillo could find himself under more pressure and forced into risky challenges.

⚫️ Bryan Mbeumo

Mbeumo has been another impressive attacker for Brentford this season. He’s registered 10 goals and provided three assists across all competitions. Bryan Mbeumo is averaging 1.1 shots on target from 2.2 total shots per game and has hit the target in four of his last five matches. With 18 goals this season, he’s clearly in strong form and remains a consistent attacking threat.

Forest allow an average of 14.7 shots per game, one of the higher counts in the league - creating an ideal setup for Mbeumo to test the keeper. Given his recent performances and Forest’s defensive vulnerability, backing Mbeumo for a one shot on target at 1.73 looks like solid value.

📂 Nottingham Forest v Brentford Cheat Sheet

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💻 Nottingham Forest v Brentford Form and Tactics

Forest's defeat to Everton at the City Ground was especially disappointing, not least due to it coming at such a crucial time in their campaign. Despite this slip, their season-long success has been built on conservative tactics and a solid defence, which concedes just 1.18 goals per game, earning Forest the third-best defensive record in the league.

Going forward, they haven't always been prolific, but their organisation and ability to grind out results has made them hard to beat. Brentford, meanwhile, have had a strange campaign - initially strong at home but poor away, before reversing that trend completely. Lately, though, their away form has cooled again with a loss and a draw in their last two on the road.

Defensively, the Bees have been vulnerable, but their attacking threat remains, averaging a healthy 1.7 goals per game. If Forest can shut down Brentford's attack, as they have been doing against teams all year, they could find this to be a comfortable game as they put pressure on what has been a shaky Brentford defence.

🏁 Nottingham Forest v Brentford Ref Watch

• Referee: Darren England

• Stats are per 90 and are taken from England's 2024/25 Premier League games (17 total)

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