Premier League Regular Season - 23
Brentford 0 - 2 FT Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Igor Jesus 12'
37' ↓ K. Ajer ↑S. van den Berg
37' ↓ M. Damsgaard ↑D. Ouattara
HT
↓ N. Dominguez ↑O. Hutchinson 61'
66' Y. Yarmolyuk
67' ↓ R. Henry ↑A. Hickey
↓ Igor Jesus ↑T. Awoniyi 68'
T. Awoniyi (M. Gibbs-White) 79'
81' ↓ M. Kayode ↑K. Lewis-Potter
81' ↓ Y. Yarmolyuk ↑J. Henderson
↓ C. Hudson-Odoi ↑Morato 87'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Brentford
Goalkeepers
Caoimhin Kelleher 
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Michael Kayode
LATE SHIFT
9
late mins
9
late mins
81
total mins
81
entry
Kristoffer Ajer
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
37
total mins
37
entry
Nathan Collins 
MAGNET
100
activity
100
activity
92
passes
8
duels
Rico Henry
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
67
total mins
67
entry
Midfielders
Yehor Yarmolyuk
LATE SHIFT
9
late mins
9
late mins
81
total mins
81
entry
Vitaly Janelt 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
Mathias Jensen 
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
54%
pass acc
Mikkel Damsgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
37
total mins
37
entry
Kevin Schade
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Forwards
Igor Thiago
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
BENCH
Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Sepp van den Berg
SWEEPER
4
cleanups
4
cleanups
3
interceptions
1
blocks
Aaron Hickey
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
24
total mins
Started
entry
Ethan Pinnock
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Jordan Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
Romelle Donovan
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Dango Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
54
total mins
Started
entry
Keane Lewis-Potter
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
10
total mins
Started
entry
Reiss Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Matz Sels
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Defenders
Ola Aina
SWEEPER
5
cleanups
5
cleanups
4
interceptions
1
blocks
Nikola Milenković 
GHOST
16
actions
16
actions
91
minutes
6.9
rating
Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Neco Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Midfielders
Ibrahim Sangaré
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
1
interceptions
2
blocks
Elliot Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
91
total mins
Started
entry
Callum Hudson-Odoi 
NPC
87
minutes
87
minutes
23%
pass acc
6.7
rating
Morgan Gibbs-White 
PROVIDER
1
assists
1
assists
2
key passes
7
rating
Nicolás Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
61
total mins
61
entry
Forwards
Igor Jesus 
SNIPER
100%
conversion
100%
conversion
1
goals
1
shots
BENCH
Angus Gunn
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Morato
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
4
total mins
Started
entry
Nicolò Savona
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Ryan Yates
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
James McAtee
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Omari Hutchinson
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
30
total mins
Started
entry
Dilane Bakwa
LATE SHIFT
15
late mins
15
late mins
0
total mins
Started
entry
Taiwo Awoniyi 
CLOSER
1
late goals
1
late goals
0
late assists
75
minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 3 - 1 | Brentford | Premier League | City Ground |
| 01/05/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 2 | Brentford | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 21/12/2024 | Brentford | 0 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 20/01/2024 | Brentford | 3 - 2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 01/10/2023 | Nottingham Forest | 1 - 1 | Brentford | Premier League | The City Ground |
| 29/04/2023 | Brentford | 2 - 1 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | Gtech Community Stadium |
17/08/2025
01/05/2025
21/12/2024
20/01/2024
01/10/2023
29/04/2023
Brentford Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +25
P: 23 GD: +26
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 23 GD: +7
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: -1
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 23 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -18
P: 23 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Forest Silence the Bees in Tactical Masterclass
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A clinical counter-attacking masterclass saw Nottingham Forest defy the odds to claim a massive away win against a dominant but toothless Brentford.
The Early Strike
The atmosphere at the Brentford Community Stadium was electric, but it took only twelve minutes for the visitors to dampen the mood. Nottingham Forest, despite seeing very little of the ball, displayed incredible Intensity from the outset. In a swift break that bypassed the midfield, Igor Jesus found space inside the box to fire home a precise opener. The goal forced Brentford into an aggressive offensive posture, but they found themselves frustrated by a disciplined defensive block. While Thomas Frank's men controlled possession with a staggering 66%, their Balance was constantly tested by the threat of the long ball. The home side looked for a quick response through the creative sparks of the midfield, yet the final ball remained elusive against a backline that refused to buckle under the early pressure.
Searching for the Leveler
As the second half unfolded, the home side ramped up the pressure, earning a total of 11 corners throughout the match. Mathias Jensen was the heartbeat of this surge, delivering high-quality set-pieces and creating three key passes to keep the Forest defenders on their toes. Despite the territorial dominance, Brentford struggled to register meaningful shots on target, managing only one for the entire duration. The Stakes were high for both sides, with Brentford looking to solidify their top-half position and Forest fighting for every scrap in their survival bid. The match turned into a siege, but the lack of a clinical edge plagued the Bees. Every blocked shot and cleared cross added to the growing anxiety in the stands as the clock ticked down toward the final ten minutes.
The Knockout Blow
The turning point arrived in the 79th minute, orchestrated by Forest's bench. Having entered the fray as a substitute, T. Awoniyi showed exactly why he is such a vital asset. Latching onto a perfectly weighted pass from M. Gibbs-White, the powerful forward doubled the lead to seal a significant Upset Factor. This clinical efficiency—two goals from just two shots on target—was the difference-maker. For Nottingham Forest, this result provides a monumental boost to their morale and league standing. For Brentford, it is a sobering lesson in the dangers of possession without penetration. The visitors walked away with the points, leaving the home supporters to reflect on a frustrating afternoon where dominance on paper failed to translate into a result on the scoreboard.
Key Questions
How did substitute Mathias Jensen change the game?
Jensen actually started the match, providing high Intensity with 3 key passes and 6 corners, though his playmaking couldn't break the Forest deadlock.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Tactical Precision Meets Survival Desperation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Brentford’s pursuit of a European spot faces a Forest side clinging to their top-flight status by the narrowest of margins.
The Setup
Thomas Frank has transformed Brentford into a model of consistency, currently perched in 7th place and exhibiting a level of tactical Balance that few in the league can match. At the Brentford Community Stadium on January 25, 2026, they look to exploit a Nottingham Forest side that has seen its Form collapse into a worrying spiral of three defeats in their last four outings. The Stars are firmly aligned with the Bees, especially with the clinical Igor Thiago spearheading an attack that has already registered 35 goals this season. For Forest, the Stakes could not be higher; sitting 17th, they are looking for anything to arrest a slide that has left them just clear of the bottom three.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in Brentford's aggressive transition play against Forest's defensive low block. Brentford’s midfield, anchored by the tireless Vitaly Janelt, will attempt to suffocate Forest’s build-up before it can reach M. Gibbs-White. If the visitors cannot find a way to relieve the pressure on Murillo and the backline, the sheer volume of Brentford’s set-piece opportunities and wide deliveries from Kevin Schade will eventually breach the wall.
Our Prediction
Brentford are likely to dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. Expect a 2-0 scoreline where the Bees find an early breakthrough via a recycled second ball in the box. While Caoimhin Kelleher may be called upon to stop one or two Forest counters, the home side’s superior organization and Igor Thiago’s current lethal streak should ensure a comfortable afternoon.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you want to see Brentford's highly efficient tactical machine push for European qualification.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 2-0 victory for Brentford, driven by home dominance and defensive solidity.
Where are Brentford and Nottingham Forest in the league table?
Brentford are 7th with 33 points; Nottingham Forest are 17th with 22 points.
What is Nottingham Forest's current form?
Struggling, with a recent record of DWLLL over their last five matches.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Igor Thiago (Brentford) with 5 goals and 1 assist in his last 5 matches (7.6 rating).
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.