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Premier League: Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
Kickoff Time: 2023-10-01 21:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/ED SYKES
Nottingham Forest, as a sophomore team in the Premier League, exceeded
expectations last season by managing to avoid relegation. Despite predictions
of their return to the Championship, they finished the season with a record of
nine wins, 11 draws, and 18 losses, which allowed them to retain their Premier
League status. Their accomplishment came as a surprise to many. In the current
season, Nottingham Forest have continued to impress their fans with some
notable performances. They suffered a 1-2 loss to Arsenal, a 2-3 loss to
Manchester United, secured a 1-0 victory against Chelsea, and faced a 0-2
defeat against Manchester City in the last round. They have shown resilience
and determination when facing traditional “big six” giants. Even in
defeat, they have displayed a sense of pride. After six rounds of the league,
Nottingham Forest have achieved two wins, one draw, and three losses. Their
record is even better than that of Chelsea, which is considered one of the top
teams in the league.
Source:REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLE
Brentford’s start to the season has been less than ideal; they only
achieve one win, three draws, and two losses in the first six rounds of the
league. Their form in the EFL Cup was also disappointing, as they suffered a
0-1 home loss to Arsenal. Their win-less streak extended to six games in all
competitions, including three consecutive losses, leaving them in a sluggish
state. In an attempt to achieve better results this season, Brentford focused
on strengthening their offensive capabilities. However, this increased emphasis
on offense might have come at the expense of defensive solidity. It is possible
that their energy and resources were heavily invested in attacking, resulting
in a decrease in defensive stability. To improve their performance, it may be
beneficial for Brentford to revert to their previous defensive counterattack
tactics. By emphasising defensive solidity and using counterattacking
strategies, they had previously been able to collect points against opponents
of similar strength.
Based on the performances of both teams this season, it appears that
Nottingham Forest have had a slightly better start compared to Brentford.
Furthermore, Nottingham Forest’s early elimination from the EFL Cup means they
have had more time to focus on league matches and maintain better physical
fitness than Brentford. Considering these factors, Nottingham Forest have a
good chance of securing points in this upcoming home game against Brentford.
Nottingham Forest’s Last 5 Games: LDWLL
23-09-23 Manchester City 2-0 Nottingham Forest
23-09-19 Nottingham Forest 1-1 Burnley
23-09-02 Chelsea 0-1 Nottingham Forest
23-08-31 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Burnley
23-08-26 Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Brentford’s Last 5 Games: LLLDD
23-09-28 Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
23-09-24 Brentford 1-3 Everton
23-09-17 Newcastle United 1-0 Brentford
23-09-02 Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth
23-08-30 Newport County 1-1 Brentford (PEN 0-3)
Head To Head Record:
23-04-29 Brentford 2-1 Nottingham Forest
22-11-05 Nottingham Forest 2-2 Brentford
21-03-20 Brentford 1-1 Nottingham Forest
20-12-12 Nottingham Forest 1-3 Brentford
20-01-29 Brentford 0-1 Nottingham Forest
Prediction: Nottingham Forest
to win or Draw