Brentford defeat Nottingham Forest 2-0: Match Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Premier League · Nottingham Forest 0, Brentford 2
Brentford beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Gtech Community Stadium. The match went under the pregame total of 2.5, with 2 goals combined. AiQ went 2-0 on its moneyline and total picks in this match.
Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford final score and match recap
Brentford led 1-0 at halftime. They outscored Nottingham Forest 1-0 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Igor Thiago (Brentford): 1 goal.
- Jaidon Anthony (Brentford): 1 assist.
Did Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford go over or under the goals total?
The match went under: 2 goals combined against a pregame total of 2.5, under by 0.5. No closing total is on file, so this is the line AiQ priced before the start. 1 of the 2 goals came in the first half.
AiQ's pick was the under 2.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford predictions do?
AiQ went 2-0 on its moneyline and total picks in this match.
- Moneyline: Brentford to win at +115, a win (+$115 on a $100 bet).
- Total: the under 2.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and the total.
Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford game prop results: draw no bet and both teams to score
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Draw no bet: Brentford cashed, paying -175.
- Both teams to score: no, paying +140.
Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Nottingham Forest at +228, the draw at +257 and Brentford at +111. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Nottingham Forest 29%, the draw 26% and Brentford 45%. Brentford won as the favorite at +111: $111 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, Brentford, the price before the match was +115: priced below fair (−1.7% value).
Nottingham Forest and Brentford betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left Nottingham Forest with 1 win, 3 draws and 5 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times.
This result left Brentford with 3 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Nottingham Forest and Brentford?
Next for Nottingham Forest: Manchester City at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Next for Brentford: at Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, November 8, 2026.