Teams heading in different directions -- but both fighting against relegation -- face off Saturday when Brentford host Nottingham Forest in a 2023-24 English Premier League match. Nottingham Forest (5-5-10) have won consecutive league games under their new manager, while Brentford (5-4-10) have lost five straight EPL matches. The slide has dropped the Bees to 16th in the Premier League table, three points clear of the relegation zone but with fewer games played than the teams below them. The Tricky Trees are 15th, one point better than the Bees, with one more game played. They last met in October, a 1-1 draw at Nottingham's City Ground.
Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET at Gtech Community Stadium in London. The Bees are -130 favorites (risk $130 to win $100) in the latest Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest odds, while the Tricky Trees are +360 underdogs. A draw is priced at +260, the over/under for total match goals is 2.5, and Brentford are -0.5 (-135) in handicap betting. Before making any Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's Men's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+3.05 units), FA Cup (+3.07), EFL Cup (4.47) and Euro 2024 qualifiers (+6.30), among others.
Now, Green has broken down Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest from every angle and just revealed his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford:
- Brentford vs. Forest spread: Brentford -0.5 (-135)
- Brentford vs. Forest over/under: 2.5 goals
- Brentford vs. Forest money line: Brentford -130, Forest +360, Draw +260
- BRE: Are 3-3-4 with a minus-1 goal differential in home games.
- NOT: Are 2-2-6 with a minus-10 in goal differential on the road.
- Brentford vs. Forest picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Brentford
The Bees have struggled in the absence of star striker Ivan Toney, who hasn't played since last May while on suspension. Now the ban is over, and he should be back in some capacity Saturday and could be fit enough to start. Toney had 63 league goals over the past three seasons. Bryan Mbeumo scored seven goals in the season's first 15 games in place of Toney but is out with an ankle injury. Scoring goals hasn't been the biggest problem for Brentford, who have scored 26 in 19 matches.
Yoane Wissa has four goals but is on international duty. Neal Maupay and Keane Lewis-Potter both have two goals, as each has made 13 appearances and started six. Maupay, who also has three assists, is trying to find the form from his first stint with the Bees, when he had 37 league goals in 85 games from 2017-19. He hasn't had that success in the EPL with Brighton and Everton. Brentford outshot Forest 18-6 (5-1 on target) in the last meeting and are six goals better in goal differential this season. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Nottingham Forest
The Tricky Trees have been in better form since Nuno Espiríto Santo took over as manager, while Brentford have been in a major tailspin. Forest have won consecutive league matches -- outscoring Newcastle and Manchester United by a combined 5-2. They are 3-1-0 in their past four games overall after losing Santo's debut 3-2 to Bournemouth. Chris Wood had a hat trick in the 3-1 victory against Newcastle, and Morgan Gibbs-White has scored in consecutive matches.
Forest have scored 12 goals over their past five matches in all competitions. The Bees have yielded 13 over that span and are winless in their past seven overall, losing six. The Tricky Trees have lost just twice in the past five meetings (3-3-2), dating back to 2019, when both were in the Championship. Forest lead the league in goals on the counter-attack (seven). Woods has seven goals, despite starting just seven of 18 games, and Gibbs-White has two to go with three assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Brentford vs. Nottingham Forest picks
Green has broken down Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford from every possible angle and is leaning Over on the goal total. He also has locked in two confident best bets, both offering plus-money payouts, and has a full breakdown of this Premier League match. He's sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
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