Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup dream ended at Wembley this weekend after a tough 2-0 defeat to Manchester City. Conceding early knocked the Tricky Trees off their game plan, and despite hitting the woodwork three times, they couldn’t turn the tide. Now, Forest’s focus shifts entirely to securing UEFA Champions League qualification — a task they can reignite with a victory over Brentford.
Dropping to fifth after weekend results, Nuno Espírito Santo’s men know the stakes. A win here at the City Ground would launch them back into the Premier League top three. Encouragingly, Forest will take confidence from their 2-0 victory over Brentford in the reverse fixture, a result that ended a frustrating six-game winless head-to-head streak (D3, L3).
However, after suffering a home defeat against Everton recently, Forest will be desperate to avoid losing back-to-back Premier League home games for the first time this season.
Brentford’s Recent Resurgence
Brentford is quietly building momentum. A thrilling 4-2 win over Brighton last time out extended the Bees’ unbeaten run in the Premier League to three games. Thomas Frank’s side still dreams of securing another top-half finish, and their form suggests they are peaking at the right time.
The Bees have been impressive on the road lately, too, winning five of their last seven away matches (D1, L1). It’s even more remarkable considering they had no wins from their first nine away games this season (D2, L7)! However, both recent failures to win came against sides ranked above Forest, which might hint at struggles when facing more formidable opposition.
Adding to the concern, Brentford have historically found the City Ground a challenging venue, winning just once in their last five visits (D2, L4).
Key Players to Watch
- Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest): On the brink of history, Wood is chasing the milestone of 20 Premier League goals in a single season — a feat last achieved by Forest legend Stan Collymore in 1994/95.
- Christian Nørgaard (Brentford): An underrated threat, Nørgaard is unbeaten whenever he scores this season (W5, D1) and has fond memories of the City Ground after netting in last season’s 1-1 draw.
Hot Stat
- Brentford boasts the fewest yellow cards in the Premier League this season (48), showing a disciplined and measured style of play.
Match Prediction
This game promises to be closely contested, but Nottingham Forest’s urgent need for three points, combined with their strong home form this season, gives them a slight edge. Brentford’s away record has improved, but struggles against higher-ranked teams and poor historical form at the City Ground might weigh them down.
Prediction:
➡️ Nottingham Forest 2-1 Brentford
Expect a tight and exciting encounter with chances on both ends!
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