Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Picks and Predictions for Saturday, October 31, 2026

Brentford has collected more draws than any other result this season, and Nottingham Forest hasn't been much better at finding wins. The Bees sit sixth in the Premier League with 11 points and a 2-5-1 record after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Hull City. They also lost 3-2 to Sunderland in Wednesday's Carabao Cup match. Forest is 18th at 1-3-4 with six points, having drawn 1-1 at Ipswich last Friday. Saturday's match at Gtech Community Stadium kicks off at 11:00 am ET on USA Network. Brentford is +105, Forest +245 and the draw +270. Find your next winner with our free soccer picks for this weekend's matches.

Brentford Hoping to End Their Winless Stretch

The Bees haven't collected three league points from a single match since beating Chelsea 3-0 in September. There have been some close calls since, including a 2-2 draw away to Aston Villa and another point earned at Hull last Sunday. Liverpool was less forgiving, leaving Gtech Community Stadium with a 2-1 victory. Brentford then exited the Carabao Cup after conceding three at Sunderland on Wednesday. Their home record tells a slightly different story: eight goals scored and only three conceded in four Premier League fixtures.

Three goals from Kevin Schade have helped Brentford reach 14 in the league, with Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt contributing two apiece. Schade isn't the only attacking option Forest needs to consider. Igor Thiago has registered two assists, and Lewis-Potter has another to go with his goals. Brentford averages 1.75 goals per match, compared with 1.12 conceded. Its expected goals figure of 1.73 also suggests there should be chances against Forest. The challenge is making those opportunities count rather than settling for another draw.

Injuries: Kaye Furo, Rico Henry and Yegor Yarmoliuk are out, with Yarmoliuk suspended. Antoni Milambo and Joshua Dasilva are doubtful.

Nottingham Forest Need More From Their Attack

Nottingham Forest's problems were evident again at Ipswich Town last Friday, where a 1-1 draw ended a three-match losing streak. Before that, Forest had fallen 1-0 against Arsenal and Coventry City, with a 3-1 defeat at Crystal Palace between those results. The club's previous league victory came at Aston Villa on September 12, a 2-1 result that feels a long way back now. Forest has six points after eight games, and scoring only six goals has made it difficult to turn competitive performances into victories.

Dan Ndoye has scored twice for Forest, while Morgan Gibbs-White has contributed one goal and two assists. Gibbs-White has also created 20 scoring chances, making him an important part of the attack. Neco Williams has found the net once, although his availability for Saturday remains uncertain. Forest is scoring 0.75 goals per match despite averaging 1.59 expected goals. The defense has allowed 1.25 goals per game, a manageable figure, but Forest's forwards need to provide more support if the club is going to improve its position.

Injuries: Nicolo Savona and Igor Jesus are out. Neco Williams and Nicolas Dominguez are doubtful.

Key To The Game

Brentford's ability to create chances could make the difference against a Forest side that has struggled to score. The Bees average 1.73 expected goals and have been productive at home, while Forest has managed just six league goals. Schade offers Brentford a direct attacking threat, and Lewis-Potter can contribute from wider positions. Forest needs Gibbs-White to get involved early, particularly with Igor Jesus unavailable. The visitors have defended reasonably well overall, so Brentford may need patience to break them down.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Game Pick

• Brentford (+105)

The Bees haven't won recently, but their home performances are enough to back them Saturday. Brentford has lost just once in the league and is scoring more than twice as many goals per match as Forest. Schade and Lewis-Potter should have opportunities against a visiting defense that hasn't kept a clean sheet in its last four away games. Forest could make things uncomfortable, especially with Gibbs-White creating chances, but its finishing remains poor. Brentford has the stronger attack and home advantage. I'm taking the Bees at +105.

Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Over/Under Pick

• Under 2.5 (+110)

Forest's scoring problems make a high total difficult to trust. The visitors have managed just six goals all season and have been held to one goal or fewer in each of their last four league matches. Brentford is capable of scoring multiple times at home, but the Bees have also kept opponents relatively quiet, allowing 1.12 goals per game. Forest's defensive record is better than its league position suggests. A 1-0 or 2-0 Brentford victory looks realistic, making under 2.5 goals my pick.