Overview
Brentford have been relatively inconsistent in the 2024-2025 season. They often alternate wins with defeats. After 16 rounds in the Premier League, Brentford have won 7, lost 7, drawn 2, scored 32 goals but also conceded 30. This is the clearest evidence of the erratic form of coach Thomas Frank's team.
Brentford were also officially eliminated from the Carabao Cup after a 1-3 defeat to Newcastle in the quarter-finals. This defeat could affect the morale of Thomas Frank and his students. Of course, in return, they can focus all their energy on the Premier League.
As for Nottingham Forest, they are still showing extremely impressive form in the Premier League this season. After losing 0-3 to the defending champions Man City, they immediately returned with 2 consecutive wins against Man United and Aston Villa.
Nottingham are currently in the top four and if they can maintain their current form, they could well qualify for Europe next season.
While Brentford have the worst defense in the league, Nottingham have the third best defensive record with just 19 goals conceded. Although the away game against Brentford is expected to be difficult, Nottingham Forest will know how to maintain their winning streak.
However, Brentford can take confidence from their recent record against Nottingham Forest. The Bees are unbeaten in their last four Premier League meetings with Nottingham.
Human resources situation
Brentford will continue to be without injured trio Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva and Rico Henry, none of whom are expected to return until 2025.
On the other side of the front line, Anthony Elanga will try to return to the starting line-up for Nottingham Forest after coming off the bench to score the winning goal against Aston Villa.
Expected lineup:
Brentford: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, Mee, Van den Berg, Yarmolyuk, Janelt, Mbeumo, Carvalho, Lewis-Potter, Wissa.
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Yates, Anderson, Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.
The match between Brentford and Nottingham Forest takes place at 22:00 on December 21 (Vietnam time).
