Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest

Current streaks

Recent form

Brentford

Brentford have shown a mixed run of form in their recent fixtures, with their last six games yielding three wins, one draw, and two losses. The Bees have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, particularly in their last four matches where they've scored four goals twice - against Newcastle United and Leicester. Their offensive prowess is evident, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per game over this period. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 1.67 goals per game. Notably, 83% of their recent matches have seen both teams score and over 2.5 goals, indicating exciting, end-to-end football. Despite their inconsistent results, Brentford have managed to maintain a mid-table position, sitting 11th in the league with 23 points from 16 games, suggesting they're punching above their weight in a competitive Premier League.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the team showing resilience and the ability to bounce back from defeats. The Tricky Trees have won three of their last six matches, including impressive victories against Manchester United and Aston Villa. Despite conceding an average of 2 goals per game, Forest have managed to outscore their opponents in half of these fixtures. Their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of games seeing over 2.5 goals. Notably, Forest have struggled defensively, keeping only one clean sheet in this period, but their attacking prowess has compensated, helping them secure a commendable 4th position in the league table. The team's ability to win away from home against strong opposition like Manchester United is particularly noteworthy, demonstrating their competitive edge in the Premier League.

Recent home/away form

Brentford

Brentford have been in scintillating form at home, boasting an impressive five-match winning streak in the Premier League at the Gtech Community Stadium. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the Bees scoring a remarkable 20 goals in their last five home league matches, averaging 4 goals per game. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with all six recent home games seeing both teams score and five of them featuring over 2.5 goals. Notably, Brentford's last three home league fixtures have all ended with a 4-goal haul for the hosts, including a thrilling 5-3 victory over Wolves. However, despite their offensive excellence, the Bees have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in all six recent home matches.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches on the road. The Reds have shown resilience in high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their 4th place position in the league, Forest have struggled defensively away from home, failing to keep a clean sheet and conceding an average of 2 goals per game. However, they've maintained a respectable scoring record, netting 1.5 goals per match on average. Their most recent outing saw a thrilling 3-2 victory against Manchester United, breaking a two-game losing streak where they conceded three goals in each match. Forest's ability to score and concede in abundance is evident, with both teams finding the net in 67% of their away fixtures, contributing to an exciting average of 3.5 total goals per game.