Brentford vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head

[(Brentford F.C.) Strength]:
1. Brentford F.C. have shown a clear home-strong-away-weak trend in the league this season. Before this round, their home record ranks fourth, with home points nearly triple their away points, and they concede less than one goal per game at home in the league.
2. Brentford F.C. excel in both attack and defense at home in the league, averaging over two goals per home game, currently ranking third in home goals scored.
3. Brentford F.C. kept clean sheets in their last two home league matches, showing improvement in defensive performance at home.
4. In their last three Premier League home matches against Nottingham Forest F.C., Brentford F.C. won two and lost one, holding a slight advantage.

[(Brentford F.C.) Neutral]:
1. In Brentford F.C.'s last eight home league matches against Nottingham Forest F.C., goals were scored in the first half, indicating lively encounters.

[(Brentford F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Brentford F.C. lost away to Chelsea F.C. in their last league match, ending a six-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.

[(Nottingham Forest F.C.) Strength]:
1. Nottingham Forest F.C. drew at home against league leaders Arsenal F.C. in their last league match, securing one win and one draw in their last two league games after suffering four consecutive league losses.
2. In their last three away league matches against Brentford F.C., Nottingham Forest F.C. scored in the first half on each occasion.

[(Nottingham Forest F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Nottingham Forest F.C. are in poor form recently, having failed to win in three consecutive matches while competing on three fronts.
2. Nottingham Forest F.C. have balanced but equally poor performances at home and away in the league, earning 11 points from 11 home games and 11 away games.
3. Nottingham Forest F.C. struggle offensively away from home in the league, scoring only nine goals in 11 away matches, ranking third from bottom in away goals.
4. In their last seven away matches, Nottingham Forest F.C. conceded goals in the first half in five games, showing slow defensive starts on the road.
5. In their last seven Premier League meetings, Nottingham Forest F.C. have won two, drawn two, and lost three, putting them at a disadvantage historically.

[Tips]:
Brentford F.C. are a typical home-strong-away-weak team in the Premier League this season, while Nottingham Forest F.C. are currently hovering near the relegation zone, with poor performances both at home and away in the league.

Nottingham Forest failed to win in three consecutive matches across all competitions recently.

Although their league form has slightly improved lately, they played an extra Europa League match midweek, putting them at a disadvantage in terms of physical fitness.

Brentford receive solid home support from the AH line in this match.

Thus, the home team are favored to win.

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