Brentford host Nottingham Forest at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, with the hosts looking to build on a solid start while the visitors are desperate to pull away from the relegation zone.
The Bees have collected 11 points from their opening eight Premier League matches, losing only once but drawing five times, while Forest have been beaten in half of their games, winning only once.
Brentford have been more productive in attack, having scored 14 goals to Forest's six, but the visitors may feel they have reasons to be confident after winning both league meetings between the clubs last season.
Brentford v Nottingham Forest Tips Summary
Best Bet - Over 2.5 total goals @ 8/11
Alternative Bet - James McAtee to have 1+ shot on target @ 11/8
Bet Builder - Brentford to win, James McAtee to have 1+ shot on target & Over 3 total goals @ 35/4
Brentford v Nottingham Forest Prediction
Best Bet: Over 2.5 total goals @ 8/11
Brentford's attacking output makes goals an appealing starting point for Saturday's fixture.
The Bees have scored 14 goals in eight Premier League matches, averaging 1.75 per game. They have also scored in all eight of those fixtures, giving them a consistent attacking foundation heading into the weekend.
Forest's overall goal return has been less impressive, with six goals in eight matches. However, their away performances offer a different angle with over 2.5 goals landing in 10 of their last 11 away league matches.
The head-to-head numbers also provide some encouragement. The last eight meetings between these clubs have averaged three goals per game, suggesting this fixture can produce opportunities at both ends.
Alternative Bet: James McAtee to have 1+ shot on target @ 11/8
James McAtee has registered four shots on target from 13 attempts in his opening eight Premier League appearances this season. He also played 90 minutes in Forest's recent 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town, recording a shot on target.
Three of his four shots on target have come in the last five games and underlines McAtee's growing involvement in this Forest squad.
His willingness to carry the ball forward and support Forest's attacking moves gives him opportunities to test the opposition goalkeeper, even if the visitors do not dominate possession.
Brentford's defensive record provides some encouragement, having conceded in several matches during their opening eight fixtures.
Brentford v Nottingham Forest Bet Builder Tip
- Brentford to win
- James McAtee to have 1+ shot on target
- Over 3 total goals
Pays 35/4
Brentford's home advantage and superior attacking numbers make the home win an understandable starting point.
Over three goals looks attainable too as Brentford have scored 14 league goals amd Forest's recent away goal trends offer encouragement for an entertaining fixture.
McAtee provides the individual-player element. He has registered four shots on target from 13 attempts in eight Premier League appearances this season, including against Ipswich last time out.
His role in midfield gives him opportunities to contribute to Forest's attacking moves, even if Brentford have more of the ball.
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Key Match Stats
- Brentford have scored 14 goals in their opening eight Premier League matches
- The Bees have collected 11 points from those eight fixtures
- Forest have conceded 10 goals in their opening eight league matches
- The last eight meetings between Brentford and Forest have averaged three goals per game
- Forest won both league meetings between the clubs last season, including a 2-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium in January
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in 10 of Nottingham Forest's last 11 away league matches
- Both teams have scored in each of Forest's last six away league matches
- James McAtee has recorded four shots on target from 13 attempts in eight Premier League appearances
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