The Daily Star Ireland
Brentford will be missing several key players for their upcoming match against Nottingham Forest, including important midfielder Jensen, and long-term absentees such as defenders Hickey and Henry, midfielder Dasilva, and attacking midfielder Gustavo Nunes, who are still recovering from injuries. Brentford’s goal-scorers against Newcastle, Mbeumo, with 9 goals and 2 assists, and Wissa, with 9 goals, will be hoping to start this weekend. Danish international Damsgaard, with 2 goals and 5 assists, will also be available to bolster the attack.
Nottingham Forest, however, will be missing midfielders Danilo and Sangaré due to long-term injuries, while midfielder Stamenic is suspended for the match. The team will, however, have key players available, including New Zealand striker Chris Wood, who has scored 10 goals in the Premier League, and playmaker Gibbs-White, who has contributed 2 goals and an assist.
Nottingham Forest has been in strong form recently, securing victories over Aston Villa and Manchester United, showcasing their resilience and tactical skills. Despite a setback against Manchester City, their win against Ipswich highlighted their ability to recover and continue their impressive performances. Under Steve Cooper’s leadership, Nottingham Forest has displayed a balanced approach with solid defense and clinical finishing, making them a tough opponent.
Brentford, aiming to take advantage of their home pitch, will look to stop Nottingham’s momentum. With players like Mbeumo and Wissa leading the attack, Brentford’s offensive strategy, coupled with their defensive stability and counter-attacking play, will be key to containing Nottingham’s dangerous forwards. This promises to be a tactical battle with both teams eager to earn valuable points.
The match is expected to be an exciting encounter, likely to feature plenty of goals given both teams’ attacking prowess. With Brentford’s strong forward duo and Nottingham’s capable attackers, a 2-2 draw seems a fair prediction. The attacking capabilities of both sides suggest a high-scoring affair.
Prediction
Nottingham Forest tends to be involved in high-scoring games, with over 2.5 goals recorded in ten of their last 13 away matches. The recent history between the two teams also features several such encounters, with five of their last six meetings exceeding 2.5 goals.
Final Prediction: Brentford 2 – 2 Nottingham
