Form
Form
Premier League 2024-2025 • Matchweek 34 1 May 2025 - 18:30
Finished
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
7th place
Form
0 : 2
0.91
xG
1.65
Full Time
Half Time: 0-1
Brentford
Brentford
10th place
Form
K. Schade
44'
Y. Wissa
70'
Overview
Lineup
H2H
Stats

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Football Match Stats & Results Thursday, 1 May, 2025 13:30

1st Half
45' 15' 30'
3'
 
2nd Half
90' 60' 75'
5'

Score Fairness

0–2 · xG 0.91–1.65

100% Fair

The 0–2 result is consistent with the xG profile (0.91–1.65).

Nottingham Forest 20.7%
Draw 24.5%
Brentford Result 54.8%

Exact 0–2: 10.5% — not used for fairness. Rating compares the actual winner/draw with the most likely xG outcome.

No prediction data available for this match.

NOT
10'
Yellow Card
M. Gibbs-White
M. Gibbs-White
Tripping
BRE
11'
Yellow Card
K. Lewis-Potter
K. Lewis-Potter
Roughing
NOT
18'
Yellow Card
E. Anderson
E. Anderson
Tripping
BRE
36'
Yellow Card
B. Mbeumo
B. Mbeumo
Tripping
BRE
42'
Yellow Card
C. Nørgaard
C. Nørgaard
Tripping
BRE
44' 0:1
Goal
K. Schade
K. Schade
Assistant · N. Collins
NOT
46'
Substitute
In N. Domínguez
Out C. Hudson-Odoi
BRE
46'
Substitute
In R. Henry
Out K. Lewis-Potter
NOT
61'
Substitute
In T. Awoniyi
Out E. Anderson
BRE
63'
Yellow Card
Y. Yarmoliuk
Y. Yarmoliuk
Unsportsmanlike conduct
NOT
63'
Yellow Card
N. Williams
N. Williams
Handling
BRE
67'
Substitute
In M. Jensen
Out K. Schade
BRE
70' 0:2
Goal
Y. Wissa
Y. Wissa
Assistant · M. Flekken
NOT
75'
Substitute
In Jota Silva
Out M. Gibbs-White
NOT
75'
Substitute
In I. Sangaré
Out T. Aina
BRE
84'
Substitute
In K. Ajer
Out M. Damsgaard
BRE
84'
Substitute
In Y. Konak
Out M. Kayode
NOT
85'
Substitute
In R. Sosa
Out R. Yates
BRE
89'
Yellow Card
K. Ajer
K. Ajer
Holding

The Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Brentford on May 1, 2025, is expected to be a closely contested match between two sides looking to secure mid-table stability. Both teams have had mixed results in recent weeks and will aim to end the season on a high note.


📊 Head-to-Head & Recent Form

🔴 Nottingham Forest Form

Forest have shown flashes of resilience recently, with key results including a 1–0 win over Manchester United. However, back-to-back defeats to Villa and Everton exposed their inconsistency, especially in front of goal.

  • ❌ Lost 0–1 vs Everton

  • ❌ Lost 1–2 vs Aston Villa

  • ✅ Won 1–0 vs Manchester United

🐝 Brentford Form

Brentford are unpredictable. A thrilling 4–2 victory over Brighton was followed by a goalless draw against Chelsea. Their attack looks lively, but defensive issues remain.

  • 🤝 Drew 0–0 vs Chelsea

  • ✅ Won 4–2 vs Brighton

  • ❌ Lost 1–2 vs West Ham

⚔️ H2H Stats

  • Last 5 meetings: 2 Brentford wins, 2 draws, 1 Forest win

  • Last meeting at City Ground: Forest 2–0 Brentford

  • Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 encounters


🧠 Tactical Analysis

Nottingham Forest

Forest use a 4-2-3-1 formation with a strong counter-attacking approach. Their wingers are key to breaking Brentford’s wide setup. Expect a disciplined shape at home with a focus on midfield stability.

Brentford

Brentford’s 3-5-2 formation is designed to dominate aerial duels and deliver dangerous crosses. Their pressing game can force errors, but it also leaves space behind the wingbacks.


🔍 Key Stats & Metrics

  • xG (Expected Goals):

    • Nottingham Forest: 1.19

    • Brentford: 1.31

    • Total xG: 2.50

  • xPTS (Expected Points):

    • Forest: 1.33

    • Brentford: 1.31

  • Win Probabilities:

    • Forest: 41%

    • Draw: 22%

    • Brentford: 37%


💡 Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Prediction

Considering Forest’s home advantage and Brentford’s shaky away form, this match leans slightly in Forest’s favor. However, the game is finely balanced, and a draw is also a strong possibility.

Our Pick: Nottingham Forest or Draw (Double Chance)

  • Confidence: 62.69%

  • Best Odds: 1.36 @ 1xBet

This betting tip offers solid value by covering two outcomes. Forest’s strong xPTS at home supports this selection.


🎯 Additional Betting Tips

🔸 Tip 1: Both Teams to Score – YES

  • Probability: 59%

  • Forest and Brentford have both scored in 4 of their last 6 games.

🔸 Tip 2: Under 2.5 Goals – NO

  • Over 2.5 Goals Probability: 48%

  • Brentford’s recent matches have featured high goal totals, and Forest’s defensive gaps could contribute to another open contest.


🏆 Final Score Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1–1 Brentford

Both teams are evenly matched based on xG and recent form. A 1–1 draw is a reasonable prediction, offering good betting angles on both teams to score and double chance markets.

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Formation Lineups for Thu 1 May, 2025 @ 13:30 Premier League

Formation
6.7
Nottingham Forest
4-2-3-1
7.2
Brentford
4-2-3-1
M. Sels
6.5
Sels 26
N. Williams
6.6
Williams 7
Murillo
7.2
Murillo 5
N. Milenković
6.3
Milenković 31
T. Aina
6.9
75'
Aina 34
E. Anderson
6.9
61'
Anderson 8
R. Yates
6.9
85'
Yates 22
C. Hudson-Odoi
6.3
46'
Hudson-Odoi 14
M. Gibbs-White
6.9
75'
Gibbs-White 10
A. Elanga
7.3
Elanga 21
C. Wood
6.7
Wood 11
M. Flekken
8.2
Flekken 1
K. Lewis-Potter
6.5
46'
Lewis-Potter 23
S. van den Berg
6.9
Berg 4
N. Collins
8.2
Collins 22
M. Kayode
7.3
84'
Kayode 33
Y. Yarmoliuk
7.2
Yarmoliuk 18
C. Nørgaard
7.3
Nørgaard 6
K. Schade
7.5
67'
Schade 7
M. Damsgaard
7.2
84'
Damsgaard 24
B. Mbeumo
7.2
Mbeumo 19
Y. Wissa
7.6
Wissa 11
field field
Substitutes
Domínguez
6.7
46'
Domínguez 16
Awoniyi
6.3
61'
Awoniyi 9
Silva
6.7
75'
Silva 20
Sangaré
6.9
75'
Sangaré 6
Sosa
85'
Sosa 24
Henry
6.3
46'
Henry 3
Jensen
6.6
67'
Jensen 8
Ajer
84'
Ajer 20
Konak
84'
Konak 26
LineUps
Nottingham Forest
26
g
6.5
34
d
75'
6.9
6.3
5
d
7.2
63'
6.6
22
m
85'
6.9
18'61'
6.9
21
f
7.3
10'75'
6.9
46'
6.3
11
f
6.7
Substitutes
46'
6.7
61'
6.3
75'
6.9
20
f
75'
6.7
15
d
44
d
4
d
24
f
85'
Brentford
8.2
33
d
84'
7.3
22
d
8.2
6.9
11'46'
6.5
42'
7.3
63'
7.2
19
m
36'
7.2
84'
7.2
7
m
44'67'
7.5
11
m
70'
7.6
Substitutes
3
d
46'
6.3
8
m
67'
6.6
16
d
20
d
84'89'
26
m
84'
32
m
Coach
Missing Players
Nottingham Forest
44
d
- Injured - (questionable) Injury
34
d
- Injured - (questionable) Calf Injury
- Injured - (questionable) Ankle Injury
Brentford
- Injured - Shoulder Injury
10
m
- Injured - Knee Injury
9
f
- Injured - Knee Injury
26
m
- Injured - (questionable) Injury
2
d
- Injured - Hamstring Injury
27
m
- Injured - Ankle Injury

Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Head-to-head statistics for Thu 1 May, 2025 @ 13:30 Premier League

Nottingham Forest
Brentford
Off Target 4 Blocked 5
On Target 6
On Target 3
Off Target 8 Blocked 3
0 Goals 2
55 Ball Possession 45
15 Shots 11
6 Shots on Goal 3
4 Shots off Goal 5
5 Blocked Shots 3
12 Shots insidebox 10
3 Shots outsidebox 1
378 Total passes 312
80 Passes accurate % 77
1 Goalkeeper Saves 5
10 Fouls 12
3 Yellow Cards 5
4 Offsides 0
4 Corners 4
0.91 Expected Goals 1.65
6.77 Team Rating 7.34

Stats for Nottingham Forest vs Brentford Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 13:30 Football

Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Field Players
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Field Players
Best Players of the Match
1
N. Collins
8.2
Defender
2
M. Flekken
Goalkeeper
8.2