Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford

Current streaks

Recent form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have been struggling for form in their recent matches, with only one win in their last six games. The Reds have failed to score in four of these six matches, including their last three outings, which is a concerning trend for their attacking prowess. Defensively, they've managed two clean sheets, both coming in goalless draws against Al Qadsia and Fiorentina in friendly matches. Forest's sole victory came against West Ham in their penultimate Premier League game of the previous season, but they followed this with a defeat to Chelsea in their final league match. The team's goal difference of -3 over these six games highlights their defensive vulnerabilities, particularly evident in their 3-1 loss to Fulham in a friendly. With the new Premier League season yet to begin, Forest will be keen to improve their form and goal-scoring record to avoid a potential relegation battle.

Brentford

Brentford have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with their last six games yielding two wins, three draws, and one loss. The Bees have been relatively consistent in their goal-scoring, netting at least once in five out of six matches, whilst maintaining a respectable defensive record with two clean sheets. Their most recent competitive fixture, a 1-1 draw against Wolves in the Premier League, reflects their tendency to share the spoils, with half of their last six games ending level. Notably, Brentford have been involved in predominantly low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. However, their most recent outing, a 2-2 friendly draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach, bucked this trend and provided fans with a more entertaining spectacle. Despite finishing fourth in the league last season, Brentford's pre-season form suggests they may need to find more consistency to maintain their lofty position in the upcoming campaign.

Recent home/away form

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have endured a challenging run of form at home, failing to secure a victory in their last six matches at the City Ground. The Reds have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just twice during this period, with both goals coming in a 2-2 draw against Leicester. Their defensive record has been somewhat better, keeping two clean sheets in friendlies against Al Qadsia and Fiorentina. However, Forest have suffered three defeats in their last six home games, conceding seven goals in the process. Notably, they've been involved in predominantly low-scoring affairs, with five out of six matches seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. The team's difficulty in scoring is evident, with an average of just 0.33 goals per game, while they've conceded at a rate of 1.17 goals per match during this period.

Brentford

Brentford have shown impressive form away from home, remaining unbeaten in their last six away matches with three wins and three draws. The Bees have been particularly solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only three goals in total, averaging just 0.5 goals conceded per game. Their attacking output has been consistent, scoring in every match and netting seven goals overall. Notably, all of Brentford's away games during this period have been low-scoring affairs, with every match featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's ability to grind out results is evident, with three 1-1 draws against tough opponents like Arsenal, Wolves, and GIL Vicente, as well as narrow 1-0 victories against Queens Park Rangers and Ipswich Town. Their most convincing away performance came in a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest, which also marks their highest-scoring game in this run.