Odds overview
Brentford are narrow favourites in the 1X2 market, with a home win at around 2.03, compared with 3.70 for a draw and 3.50 for a Nottingham Forest win. In the main goals market, Over 2.5 at 1.73 is considered more likely than Under 2.5 at 2.10. Brentford Draw No Bet at 1.50 is also favoured over Nottingham Forest Draw No Bet at 2.55.
Why Brentford are favourites
Bookmakers make Brentford favourites: a home win is offered at 2.03, a draw at 3.70 and a Nottingham Forest win at 3.50.
- Brentford are sixth in the Premier League table and have lost only one of their eight matches this season.
- Nottingham Forest have won just one of their eight Premier League matches in 2026/27 and sit 18th in the table.
Form and Line-up Brentford
Brentford were involved in a goal-filled contest away to Sunderland in midweek but eventually lost 2:3, missing out on the EFL Cup quarter-finals. Including that match, Keith Andrews' side have gone four games without a win in all competitions. Even so, they have lost only twice overall in 2026/27.
- Brentford have avoided defeat in eight of their last 10 matches in all official competitions.
- The teams have combined for over 5.5 shots on target in each of Brentford's last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Both teams to score – Yes has been a winning bet in nine of Brentford's last 10 matches in all competitions.
Probable Brentford line-up (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Sepp van den Berg, Kristoffer Ajer, Keane Lewis-Potter, Mathias Jensen, Vitaly Janelt, Aaron Hickey, Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago
Absentees: Rico Henry, Antoni Milambo, Kaye Furo, Josh Dasilva (injured), Yegor Yarmolyuk (suspended)
Form and Line-up Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest drew 1:1 with Ipswich Town in the eighth round, having previously lost 0:1 to Arsenal on 18 October. Oliver Glasner's side have scored no more than one goal in each of their last four league matches. Despite a fairly solid defence, conceding 1.2 goals per game, the visitors are 18th and in the relegation zone.
- Nottingham Forest have failed to win nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- The teams have scored over 2.5 goals in nine of Nottingham Forest's last 10 away matches in the Premier League.
- A Nottingham Forest (+1.5) handicap has been a winning bet in nine of their last 10 Premier League matches.
Probable Nottingham Forest line-up (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels, Jair, Nikola Milenković, Murillo, Daniel Muñoz, James McAtee, Xaver Schlager, Luca Netz, Dan Ndoye, Morgan Gibbs-White, Liam Delap
Absentees: Igor Jesus, Nicolò Savona (injured), Neco Williams, Nicolás Domínguez (doubtful)
The teams' chances
A Brentford win is offered at 2.03, with fair odds of 2.13 and a 47.0% probability. A draw is available at 3.70, with fair odds of 3.88 and a 25.8% probability; the corresponding figures for a Nottingham Forest win are 3.50, 3.67 and 27.2%.
| Outcome | Average odds | Average fair odds | Probability without margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford to win | 2.03 | 2.13 | 47.0% |
| Draw | 3.70 | 3.88 | 25.8% |
| Nottingham Forest to win | 3.50 | 3.67 | 27.2% |
Total goals prediction
At the 2.5-goal line, Under 2.5 is available at 2.10 and Over 2.5 at 1.73. At the 3.5-goal line, Under 3.5 is offered at 1.45 and Over 3.5 at 2.65.
| Line | Under | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 2.10 | 1.73 |
| 3.5 | 1.45 | 2.65 |
Handicap prediction
Brentford (-1.5) is available at 3.40 and Nottingham Forest (-1.5) at 6.10. At the 1.5 handicap line, Brentford (1.5) is offered at 1.08 and Nottingham Forest (1.5) at 1.27; at the 1 handicap line, Brentford (1) is 1.10 and Nottingham Forest (1) is 1.40. Brentford Draw No Bet (0) is quoted at 1.50 and Nottingham Forest Draw No Bet (0) at 2.55.
| Home | Handicap | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3.40 | -1.5 | 6.10 |
| 1.08 | 1.5 | 1.27 |
| 2.75 | -1 | 5.40 |
| 1.10 | 1 | 1.40 |
| 1.50 | 0 | 2.55 |
Both teams to score prediction
Both teams to score – Yes is available at 1.62, while Both teams to score – No, meaning at least one team will fail to score, is offered at 2.25.
| Both teams to score | Odds |
|---|---|
| Yes | 1.62 |
| No | 2.25 |
Double chance forecast
| Bookmaker | 1X | 12 | X2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 |
29/100
|
29/100
|
4/5
|
| 888sport |
3/10
|
3/10
|
3/4
|
Odds are current as of the material publication date
Team goals prediction
Bookmakers have set the following team goals lines for this match: Brentford at 1.5 goals and Nottingham Forest at 1 goal.
Brentford team goals
For Brentford, Under 0.5 goals is offered at 4.50 and Over 0.5 at 1.15. At the 1-goal line, Under 1 is available at 3.20 and Over 1 at 1.30; at the 1.5-goal line, the respective odds are 1.85 and 1.90. Under 2 is offered at 1.40 and Over 2 at 2.75.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 4.50 | 0.5 | 1.15 |
| 3.20 | 1 | 1.30 |
| 1.85 | 1.5 | 1.90 |
| 1.40 | 2 | 2.75 |
Nottingham Forest team goals
For Nottingham Forest, Under 0.5 goals is offered at 2.95 and Over 0.5 at 1.35. At the 1-goal line, Under 1 is available at 2.08 and Over 1 at 1.70; at the 1.5-goal line, Under 1.5 is offered at 1.50 and Over 1.5 at 2.55.
| Under | Team total | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.95 | 0.5 | 1.35 |
| 2.08 | 1 | 1.70 |
| 1.50 | 1.5 | 2.55 |
Who Will Referee the Match
Darren England (England)
Matches – 28 (Premier League, 2025/26–2026/27);
Average fouls per match – 22;
Average yellow cards per match (including second yellows) – 4.2;
Matches with a red card – 3 out of 28;
Matches with a penalty – 3 out of 28.
