Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford Picks — Tricky Trees to Come Unstuck Against Bees? (May 1)

A huge Premier League fixture in the race for Champions League qualification is set for Thursday, May 1, 2025. Nottingham Forest will be looking to put their FA Cup heartbreak behind them when they host Brentford at the City Ground.

Forest come into this round after losing two of their last three Premier League matches, and three of their last four across all competitions. That run of form has seen them drop to sixth in the standings.

Brentford are enjoying a consistent end to the season after winning their previous match, and going three without a defeat in the competition.

Odds

Forest Ended A Six-Game Winless Run Against Bees Earlier in the Season

Nottingham Forest recorded a rare win against Brentford earlier this season after landing a 2-0 success on the road. However, the Tricky Trees haven’t recorded a league double over the Bees since 2019-20.

Brentford have won just one of their last five at the City Ground, but they have suffered just two defeats over that period.

Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford Key Stats

• Brentford are unbeaten in their last three, but they haven’t gone four without a defeat so far this season.
• Nottingham Forest’s nine-game unbeaten run at the City Ground ended following a 1-0 loss against Everton last time out.

Nottingham Forest Team News

Nuno Espirito Santo will have a fully fit squad to select from for this showdown against Brentford on Thursday. Anthony Elanga could be recalled to the starting eleven.

Possible Lineup

M. Sels (GK); Z. Abbott, N. Milenkovic, Murillo, N. Williams, Danilo, E. Anderson, A. Elanga, M. Gibbs-White, C. Hudson-Odoi, C. Wood

Brentford Team News

Aaron Hickey is unlikely to feature again this season for Brentford. Meanwhile, the Bees will also be without Joshua Dasilva.

Possible Lineup

M. Flekken (GK); M. Kayode, N. Collins, S. van den Berg, K. Lewis-Potter, C. Norgaard, M. Jensen, B. Mbeumo, M. Damsgaard, K. Schade, Y. Wissa

Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford Picks

Nottingham Forest appear to be running out of steam in their battle to finish in a Champions League spot this season. That doesn’t bode well ahead of the visit of an energetic Brentford side.

The Bees have a fine recent record against the Tricky Trees, and we could see them delivering a near fatal blow to their rivals in their hunt for Champions League qualification.