Thursday , 2 July 2026

Brentford FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2023-24
Brentford FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Nottingham Forest FC
Sat 20 Jan 2024 · 17:30 UTC Brentford Community Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 3' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira
Ivan Toney 19' 1–1
Ben Mee 58' 2–1
2–2 65' Chris Wood
Neal Maupay 68' 3–2
Y 18' Orel Mangala
Y 51' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira
Y 54' Gonzalo Montiel
Ivan Toney 66' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Premier League at Brentford Community Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren England
  • Assistant 1 Stuart Burt
  • Assistant 2 Dan Cook

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

5
3
6
Brentford FC 14 games · Avg 2.7 goals Nottingham Forest FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-20 Brentford FC 3–2 Nottingham Forest FC 2023-10-01 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Brentford FC 2023-04-29 Brentford FC 2–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2022-11-05 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Brentford FC 2021-03-20 Brentford FC 1–1 Nottingham Forest FC

Recent Form

Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Nottingham Forest FC H 3–2 W
16 Jan Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 2–3 L
05 Jan Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
30 Dec Crystal Palace FC A 1–3 L
27 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–4 L
17 Dec Aston Villa FC H 1–2 L
Nottingham Forest FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Brentford FC A 2–3 L
17 Jan Blackpool FC A 3–2 W
07 Jan Blackpool FC H 2–2 D
30 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Newcastle United FC A 3–1 W
23 Dec AFC Bournemouth H 2–3 L

Season Stats

Brentford FC Nottingham Forest FC
#16 Position #23
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Brentford FC are 16th (0 pts). Nottingham Forest FC are 23rd (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Brentford Community Stadium as Brentford FC face off against Nottingham Forest FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 3' What a strike from Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira! The score is 0-1.
  • 8' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 13' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nuno Tavares made 467 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Orel Mangala on 18 minutes.
  • 19' What composure from Ivan Toney! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 24' Gonzalo Montiel is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Brentford FC tonight.
  • 29' Brentford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 39' Brentford FC is showing some good football. However, Brentford FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 44' Nathan Collins, a Ireland , has 3 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 49' It looks like no one’s ball. Nottingham Forest FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 51' It’s a booking for Nottingham Forest FC player. Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira gets a Yellow card.
  • 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira on 52 minutes.
  • 54' Gonzalo Montiel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
  • 58' Ben Mee makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Brentford FC are in front.
  • 62' Neco Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Yates on 62 minute.
  • 65' Chris Wood makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Nottingham Forest FC are in front.
  • 66' It’s a booking for Brentford FC player. Ivan Toney gets a Yellow card.
  • 68' The France Neal Maupay breaks the deadlock on 68 minutes. 3-2!
  • 73' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 74' Brentford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shandon Baptiste is hanging Mikkel Damsgaard on the field on 74 minute.
  • 79' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 84' Brentford FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Nottingham Forest FC — Brandon Aguilera on, Gonzalo Montiel off on 86 minutes.
  • 88' Brentford FC ring the changes. Keane Lewis-Potter has done his job and it is now time for Josh Dasilva to step up.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Brentford FC! Kristoffer Ajer comes on to replace Mads Roerslev.
  • Another three points for Brentford FC.

Lineups

Brentford FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Frank

Nottingham Forest FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ivan Toney 4
Yoane Wissa 2
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 2
Josh Dasilva 2
Ben Watson 1
Joe Lolley 1
Keylor Navas 1
Matty Cash 1

Head to Head

2024-01-20 Brentford FC 3–2 Nottingham Forest FC 2023-10-01 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Brentford FC 2023-04-29 Brentford FC 2–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2022-11-05 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Brentford FC 2021-03-20 Brentford FC 1–1 Nottingham Forest FC

Brentford FC Form

2024-01-20 Brentford FC 3–2 Nottingham Forest FC W 2024-01-16 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–2 Brentford FC L 2024-01-05 Brentford FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2023-12-30 Crystal Palace FC 3–1 Brentford FC L 2023-12-27 Brentford FC 1–4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2023-12-17 Brentford FC 1–2 Aston Villa FC L

Nottingham Forest FC Form

2024-01-20 Brentford FC 3–2 Nottingham Forest FC L 2024-01-17 Blackpool FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC W 2024-01-07 Nottingham Forest FC 2–2 Blackpool FC D 2023-12-30 Nottingham Forest FC 2–1 Manchester United FC W 2023-12-26 Newcastle United FC 1–3 Nottingham Forest FC W 2023-12-23 Nottingham Forest FC 2–3 AFC Bournemouth L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.99 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for: Brentford FC or Nottingham Forest FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC37% Draw31% Nottingham Forest FC32%
Actual: Brentford FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
63%
Brentford FC or Nottingham Forest FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC22% Draw54% Nottingham Forest FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
15.7%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
11.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
0 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Nottingham Forest FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 20% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.