Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: match statistics
Brentford present decidedly better home form with an impressive 64% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +13 in home matches. The team has scored an average of 2.09 goals per match as hosts, conceding just 0.91 goals. Nottingham Forest have serious issues on the road – only 27% away wins, as many as 45% of matches without scoring, and an average of just 0.82 goals scored away against 1.55 conceded. Form in the last five matches also argues in favor of Brentford (2.0 PPG vs 1.0 PPG). The difference in offensive and defensive efficiency between the hosts and visitors in the context of their respective venues is clear, making Brentford the favorite for this encounter.
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Brentford played against Nottingham Forest in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Brentford has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Nottingham Forest has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Brentford scores 1.59 goals per game and allows 1.36. Nottingham Forest scores 0.95 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Brentford's games and 36% of Nottingham Forest's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 55%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nottingham Forest has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.28 per game. Brentford takes 10.5 shots per game, while Nottingham Forest takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Brentford leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Nottingham Forest leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Brentford's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Nottingham Forest, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Brentford present decidedly better home form with an impressive 64% win rate at home and a positive goal difference of +13 in home matches. The team has scored an average of 2.09 goals per match as hosts, conceding just 0.91 goals. Nottingham Forest have serious issues on the road – only 27% away wins, as many as 45% of matches without scoring, and an average of just 0.82 goals scored away against 1.55 conceded. Form in the last five matches also argues in favor of Brentford (2.0 PPG vs 1.0 PPG). The difference in offensive and defensive efficiency between the hosts and visitors in the context of their respective venues is clear, making Brentford the favorite for this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Brentford | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Brentford is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Brentford · 0.8 pts / game - Nottingham Forest
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Brentford is 67% better for: goals scored per game.
1.59 goals / game - Brentford · 0.95 goals / game - Nottingham Forest
Brentford is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.36 goals / game - Brentford · 1.55 goals / game - Nottingham Forest
Brentford scores in 73% of games (16 of 22 meczów), while Nottingham Forest keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 meczów).
Nottingham Forest scores in 50% of games (11 of 22 meczów), while Brentford keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Brentford
Over / Under - Nottingham Forest
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Brentford is 88% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Brentford · 0.77 pts / game - Nottingham Forest
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brentford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Nottingham Forest - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Brentford
Nottingham Forest
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Brentford | Liga | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.95 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 55% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 55% | 54% | • 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 26% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Brentford's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Nottingham Forest. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
The Premier League match finished Brentford 0:2 Nottingham Forest. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
Brentford score 1.59 goals per game on average and Nottingham Forest 0.95. The Premier League average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Brentford's matches and 36% of Nottingham Forest's.
What form are Brentford and Nottingham Forest in?
Over the last 5 games Brentford have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Nottingham Forest 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.