Nottingham Forest return to Premier League action at the City Ground after a sobering 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final. The Tricky Trees, who hit the woodwork three times at Wembley, now turn their full focus to securing UEFA Champions League qualification, with Brentford their next hurdle.
Sitting in fifth place after weekend results, Forest know victory will push them back into the top three – a massive incentive for Nuno Espírito Santo’s side. The reverse fixture ended in a confident 2-0 away win for Forest, and they’ll be eager to repeat that result and avoid back-to-back home losses after falling to Everton recently.
🐝 Brentford’s Strong Away Form
Brentford are buzzing again. Thomas Frank’s side are unbeaten in their last three league matches and fresh from a thrilling 4-2 win over Brighton. Their turnaround has been driven by stellar away form – five wins from their last seven trips on the road (D1, L1) show just how dangerous the Bees can be.
However, Forest may take comfort in the fact that Brentford’s two recent away failures came against top-table teams, and the Bees have only won once in their last five visits to the City Ground. If that pattern holds, Forest could well sting the Bees’ hopes of a top-half finish.
🔥 Key Players to Watch
- Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest): With 19 goals already, he’s on the verge of making history as only the second Forest player to score 20 Premier League goals in a single season since Stan Collymore in 1994/95.
- Christian Nørgaard (Brentford): A reliable presence for the Bees, Nørgaard is unbeaten in all six games he’s scored in this season (W5, D1), and he also found the net in last season’s fixture at the City Ground.
📊 Stats That Matter
- Forest’s form at home: Determined to avoid consecutive home losses for the first time this season.
- Brentford’s discipline: Remarkably, they’ve collected the fewest yellow cards in the Premier League (48).
- H2H: Forest’s 2-0 win in the reverse fixture broke a six-game winless run against Brentford.
🧠 Prediction
This will be a tight, high-stakes clash with both teams chasing different dreams. Forest has a home advantage, more to play for, and history on their side. Brentford’s strong away run can’t be ignored, but Forest’s urgency may give them the edge.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-1 Brentford
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