Brentford vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Odds and Picks for Saturday, 12/21/24

Brentford have dropped just 2 home points in the Premier League this season but their away record has been dismal – Wednesday’s defeat at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup was their 8th road loss of the season – and that is stifling their progress. Goals have been virtually guaranteed at the Gtech Community Stadium this season – Wolves are the only team in the league whose games have featured more – but while Thomas Frank can call upon the excellent Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa among others, they are still prone to presenting their opponents with plenty of opportunities. Despite 5 straight home victories, the Bees have conceded 11 goals in those games and there looks a strong chance that their flimsy defense could be severely tested by this season’s surprise package, Nottingham Forest.

The Tricky Trees are dreaming of reliving the glory days of the 1970s as they head towards Christmas in 4th place in the EPL, having been the only team to have beaten leaders Liverpool this term. Nuno Espirito Santo’s team has demonstrated that Anfield win was no fluke with a series of strong results, including recent wins over Manchester United and Aston Villa, and it is no disgrace that their only road defeats of the season have been at Manchester City and Arsenal. Expect Forest to take it to their red-hot hosts and fight for 3 points.