TIPS - Nottingham Forest VS Brentford

[(Nottingham Forest) Strength]:
1. This game is the first home match of Nottingham Forest in the new season, so the team will surely hope to start with a win.
2. Nottingham Forest finished 7th with 19 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses in the Premier League last season, once entering the top four.
3. Nottingham Forest had a home record of 9 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses in last season's Premier League, ranking 7th at home.

[(Nottingham Forest) Neutral]:
1. Despite last season's success, Nottingham Forest haven't made any major moves in the transfer market this summer as they prepare for the Europa League this season.

[(Nottingham Forest) Weakness]:
1. Nottingham Forest's head coach Nuno Espirito Santo told Sky Sports that the team are not ready in many aspects.
2. Regarding Joseph Elanga's transfer to Newcastle United during the offseason, Nottingham Forest's head coach Nuno Espirito Santo admitted it would be extremely difficult to find a proper replacement for the Swedish winger.
3. Nottingham Forest have received only 5 draws and 2 losses in 7 warm-up games since mid-July.

[(Brentford) Strength]:
1. Brentford have the upper hand in terms of H2H records. Despite playing on the road this time, they also hope to make a difference.
2. Brentford were unbeaten with 1 win and 2 draws in the previous 3 warm-up matches.
3. Brentford scored in each of the previous 3 friendlies, showing stable performances up front.
4. Brentford have the upper hand with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the previous 5 encounters between both sides.

[(Brentford) Neutral]:
1. Brentford secured only 8 draws in 38 Premier League games last season, tending to win or lose.

[(Brentford) Weakness]:
1. Brentford manager Keith Andrews confirmed in his pre-match press conference that starting forward Yoane Wissa will miss the upcoming game. The player has repeatedly expressed his desire to leave this summer, even resorting to skipping training sessions to force a move.
2. Brentford recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses away from home in the Premier League last season, ranking in the lower half of the league on the road.

[Tips]:
Nottingham Forest performed outstandingly in the Premier League last season.

Besides, they will participate in European football in the new season, which boosts their desire to win the matches.

This game is the team's debut in the new season, so they will surely hope to start with a victory, indicating strong motivation.

However, Brentford are the superior side in terms of H2H records.

Moreover, Nottingham Forest were in underwhelming form in the previous warm-up matches, so they cannot be overestimated in this game.

Therefore, the away team are expected to be unbeaten.

[Recommended]:
Brentford (+0/0.5)