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Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Date: 01 May 2025 Kick-off (UK Time): 19:30 Venue: City Ground Nottingham Forest host Brentford in what promises to be another Premier League classic at the City Ground on Thursday, 01 May 2025. Forest are in the hunt for a Champions League place, while the visitors look to continue their good form under Thomas Frank. This is set to be an exciting clash with lots of value for all the Premier League betting fans out there.

Thierry Henry
Nigel Naicker

Last Updated: 2025-04-23

Chad Nagel

4 minutes read

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Mikkel Damsgaard pulls the shirt of Callum Hudson-Odoi

Mikkel Damsgaard pulls the shirt of Callum Hudson-Odoi//Getty Images

Forest welcome the Bees to their home stadium for Premier League action that is certain to have fireworks. Both these sides are well-coached outfits and have entertaining players in their ranks. 

Nuno Espirito Santo is doing an amazing job as his side is the surprise package of the season and is chasing an impressive Champions League place. Frank’s chargers, on the other hand, are within touching distance of the top half of the table and play some exciting football. 

Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability

  1. Home: 9/4 (3.25) – 43.8%

  2. Draw: 5/2 (3.50) – 25.6%

  3. Away: 23/20 (2.15) – 30.6%

    Odds courtesy of Betway subject to change.

Head-to-Head Record

  1. 21/12/24 – Brentford 0-2 Forest

  2. 20/01/24 – Brentford 3-2 Forest

  3. 01/10/23 – Forest 1-1 Brentford

  4. 29/04/23 – Brentford 2-1 Forest

  5. 05/11/22 – Forest 2-2 Brentford

Nottingham Forest Current Form – WWLLW

Forest has been pretty consistent this season and over their previous five games boasts a record of three wins and two losses. The defeats have seen them lose the advantage they had over the chasing pack for the Champions League place, and Espirito Santo’s side are now looking over their shoulder as we head into the business end of the campaign. 

GettyImages-2190687599Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest.jpg

Anthony Elanga of Nottingham Forest//Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Anthony Elanga: The Swede has been a consistent source of goals for Forest this season. The 22-year-old has 15 goal contributions and is one of the trickiest wingers in the Premier League. 
  • Chris Wood: The New Zealand international has been sensational for Forest this campaign. The tall striker is one of the highest scorers in the league with 19 goals to his name in 31 games. 
  • Morgan Gibbs-White: The England international is one of the most entertaining players to watch in the Premier League. Gibbs-White can attack and defend, and is a tireless runner for this Forest side. 

Nottingham Forest Team News

Espirito Santo will only be without Ola Aina for the visit of the Bees and will look to using the advantage of an almost fully-fit squad as they head into the business end of the season so they can preserve their spot in the top five for a Champions League place for next season. 

Brentford Current Form – WLDDW

The Bees have been inconsistent over their previous five games, and it has seen them drop into the bottom half of the table. Frank’s side has just two wins and they have drawn twice and lost the other game in that time. 

Yoane Wissa of Brentford controls the ball.jpg

Yoane Wissa of Brentford controls the ball//Getty Images

Key Players to watch

  • Yoane Wissa: The forward from DR Congo is an important part of the Bees' attack. Wissa is a speedy attacker that has registered 19 goal contributions in the Premier League this season. 
  • Bryan Mbuemo: The Cameroon international is a gifted footballer. He can lead the line or play off either wing and he has 18 goals to his name in the league for Frank’s side. 
  • Mikkel Damsgaard: The 24-year-old is having one of his best seasons in a Brentford shirt to date. The Danish international has registered 10 assists this campaign and is a serious creative force for the London-based club. 

Brentford Team News

The Bees will be without Josh Dasilva and Igor Thiago, who are long-term absentees with knee injuries. Aaron Hickey faces a fitness test, while former Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho has a shoulder problem. Additionally, Yunus Emre Konak has a head injury. 

Predicted Line-Ups

  1. Nottingham Forest: 4-3-3: Sels; Morato, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina, Danilo, E. Anderson, Williams, Gibbs-White, Elanga, Wood

  2. Brentford: 4-4-2: Flekken, Lewis-Potter, Ajer, Collins, Henry, Norgaard, Yarmolyuk, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade, Wissa 

Suggested Bets

Below are some suggested football bets for those looking to place wagers on the game.

  1. Both Teams to Score: Both Forest and Brentford have goals in them. The game should be end-to-end at the City Ground. (61/100 with Betway)

  2. Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score: With the talent on show, there is set to be goals on Thursday evening.  (19/20 with Stake) 

Value Bets

  1. Draw: Both these sides are difficult to defeat, and they could cancel each other out. (13/5 with Betway) 

  2. Chris Wood Anytime Goal Scorer: The New Zealander has been in terrific form in front of goal this season. Back Wood to add to his tally of 19 Premier League goals against Brentford. (2/1 with Betway)

    In our suggested and value bets, we included some of the best sports betting sites. 

Prediction: Both Teams to Score and Draw 

It is difficult to pick a winner here. Forest looks to have hit a blip in form, and the Bees are a well-rounded outfit. There are goals in the tie, though, and an entertaining game is on the cards at the Forest ground, but I don’t see any separating these two on the night. Placing a bet on the match? A welcome bonus is available with select betting sites and could add extra value before kickoff.

Thierry Henry
Nigel NaickerBetting Writer

With a decade of sports writing expertise, Nigel Naicker has crafted compelling content across football leagues like the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, as well as cricket and UFC. A passionate storyteller since 2014, Nigel joins the SportsBoom team, ready to deliver insightful narratives across various sports disciplines.

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