Nottingham Forest FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Nottingham Forest FC vs Brentford FC — Championship at The City Ground.
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Matt Foley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Brentford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Birmingham City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | Reading FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Barnet FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 28 Jan | Barnet FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 19 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds The City Ground will turn into a battlefield for Nottingham Forest FC and Brentford FC.
- 5' Nottingham Forest FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Nottingham Forest FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 16' Goal! Lewis Grabban scores his 60 goal in 382 matches.
- 21' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan Yates is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Brentford FC.
- 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nottingham Forest FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' Nottingham Forest FC have won 443 goals from 382 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joe Lolley made 382 appearances and scored 52 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Diogo Goncalves. He replaces Leo Bonatini on 46 minute.
- 51' Nottingham Forest FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brentford FC backline.
- 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Brentford FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Moses Odubajo on 58.
- 59' Moses Odubajo was booked on 59.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Yates.
- 63' The whistle greets Said Benrahma as he departs to be replaced by Sergi Canos.
- 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. Martin O'Neill might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' The crowd applauds Matty Cash as he leaves the pitch. Molla Wague steps in for Nottingham Forest FC.
- 71' Kamohelo Mokotjo makes way for Josh McEachran at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Brentford FC.
- 76' Brentford FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Thiago scoring 1 goals.
- 79' Magnificent from Molla Wague! That is 3 goals in 467 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 84' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 87' The Nottingham Forest FC bench stirs into life. Lewis Grabban is withdrawn and Karim Ansarifard gets his opportunity.
- 89' GOAL! Sergi Canos fires home to make it 2-1!
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Alexander Milosevic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Another substitution for Brentford FC to replace Ezri Konsa by Marcus Forss on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Nottingham Forest FC players.
Lineups
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 18
- 22
- 21
- 11
- 1
- 8
- 23
-
14
Matty Cash ↓ Molla Wague 70'
-
33
Leo Bonatini ↓ Diogo Goncalves 46'
- 17
Bench
- 15
- 24
- 9
- 10
-
19
Diogo Goncalves ↑ 46'
-
13
Molla Wague ↑ 70'
-
37
Karim Ansarifard ↑ 87'
Coach
Martin O'Neill
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Said Benrahma ↓ Sergi Canos 63'
- 23
- 22
- 1
- 29
- 19
- 12
- 9
- 11
-
26
Ezri Konsa ↓ Marcus Forss 90'
- 2
Bench
- 28
-
10
Josh McEachran ↑ 71'
- 34
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 63'
- 14
-
33
Marcus Forss ↑ 90'
- 24
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | 4 |
| Yoane Wissa | 2 |
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 2 |
| Josh Dasilva | 2 |
| Filip Krovinovic | 1 |
| Ben Mee | 1 |
| Ollie Watkins | 1 |
| Mathias Jorgensen | 1 |
Head to Head
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2019-02-09
Nottingham Forest FC
2–1
Brentford FC
W
2019-02-02
Birmingham City FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2019-01-26
Nottingham Forest FC
3–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2019-01-19
Nottingham Forest FC
0–1
Bristol City FC
L
2019-01-12
Reading FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2019-01-05
Chelsea FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6
Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Nottingham Forest FC or Brentford FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Nottingham Forest FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Brentford FC
57%
Nottingham Forest FC or Brentford FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC
| Handicap | Nottingham Forest FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.