Brentford vs Nottingham Forest 5/1/25 Prediction English Premier League Picks

Brentford will visit Nottingham Forest on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the City Ground Stadium in this Week 34 Premier League Matchup. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction. We will examine:

Nottingham Forest recent form and player performance

Brentford recent form and player performance

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Nottingham Forest

Recent betting trends and streaks involving Brentford 

Recent betting trends in games played between the Brentford and Nottingham Forest

A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest game

Nottingham Forest Preview

Nottingham Forest has 60 points this season and are enjoying one of their best campaigns in recent memory, as they are tied with Chelsea on the 5th place of the Premier League standings. Nottingham Forest has a 18-9-6 record this season and have a 9-3-4 home record. Nottingham Forest is coming off a 0-2 home defeat by Manchester City in the English Cup, and now 1-3 in their last 4 games across all competitions. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 overall games and 4-0 in their last 4 games at home.

Nottingham Forest is averaging 1.61 goals per game, which is tied for 12th in the league, while allowing 1.18 goals per game, which is the third-best in the league. Chris Wood is the top scorer for Nottingham Forest this season with 19 total goals, while Anthony Elanga follows with 6 goals. Anthony Elanga is also the team’s top passer, with 9 assists made.

Brentford Preview

Brentford has 46 points this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the Premier League standings. Brentford has a 13-13-7 record this season and have a 5-8-3 road record. Brentford is coming off a 4-2 home victory over Brighton, and have been great on the road, as they have just one loss in their last eight road games with a 5-1-2 record. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 road games.

Brentford is averaging 1.70 goals per game, which is tied for 7th in the league, while allowing 1.52 goals per game, which is 13th. Bryan Mbeumo is the top scorer for Brentford this season with 18 total goals, while Yoane Wissa follows with 15 goals. Mikkel Damsgaard is the team’s top passer, with 9 assists made.

Why Nottingham Forest will win

• Nottingham has won each of its last seven EPL matches as a favorite following a league win.
• Nottingham has won 11 of its last 12 EPL matches as a favorite.
• Nottingham has won seven of its last 10 EPL home matches.
• Brentford has lost eight of its last 10 EPL away matches following a league win.
• Brentford has lost 10 of its last 11 EPL matches as an away underdog following a league win.
• Brentford has lost 14 of its last 19 EPL matches following a league win.

Why Brentford will win

• Brentford has won five of its last six league night matches against Nottingham.
• Brentford has won each of its last three league night matches against Nottingham at City Ground.

Total Points Facts

• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has failed to hit in each of Nottingham’s last five EPL home matches.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in six of the last seven league matches between Nottingham and Brentford.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has failed to hit in eight of Nottingham’s last 10 EPL matches as a home favorite.
• The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market has hit in four of Brentford’s last five EPL matches.
• The ‘Under 1.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of Nottingham’s last four EPL home matches.
• The ‘Under 1.5 Goals’ market has hit in each of Nottingham’s last four EPL matches at City Ground.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, Nottingham Forest won 0-2 on the road. Both teams are in perfect balance in their last 13 overall meetings with a 5-5-3 record, and are 2-2-2 in their last 6 meetings in City Ground Stadium. Both teams to score – Yes is 6-1 in their last 7 overall meetings.

In this Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Nottingham Forest is coming as +115 home favorites. Nottingham Forest is rightfully favored, as they have been the better team this season, but both teams have still something to play for. Forest is looking for the best possible placement on the top-7 places of the Premier league that lead to next season’s European Championships, while Brentford is 11 points outside the top-7 so they are not mathematically disqualified yet. With Forest struggling lately and Brentford being almost undefeated on the road lately, I like the guests to keep this one competitive. Take Brentford Draw no Bet in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Brentford Draw No Bet