Brentford play Notting Forest in the Premier League today, and two former footballers turned pundits have made their score predictions for the match.
The Bees are having a good season and sit in eighth place going into today’s matches. It is a big game for Sean Dyche and his Nottingham Forest side, who are only two points clear of the relegation zone after West Ham beat Sunderland 3-1 yesterday. Both Chris Sutton and Paul Merson predicted a 1-1 draw in that game, but it turned out to be an easy 3-0 victory for the Hammers.
Both football pundits have predicted a home win today, but with slightly different scorelines. See what they think will happen below.
Chris Sutton’s Prediction for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
Sutton admits Brentford are one of several “B teams” he struggles to predict this season. On paper, their strong home form and Igor Thiago’s goals suggest a straightforward win, but Sutton expects Nottingham Forest to make life difficult. Both sides prefer to stay compact and counter-attack, which could cancel each other out for long spells. Forest’s deep defensive shape may limit space, while Brentford will look to strike quickly on the break. Despite those concerns, Sutton ultimately leans towards Brentford’s home strength and attacking edge to nick a narrow victory in a tight, tactical encounter.
Paul Merson’s Prediction for Brentford vs Nottingham Forest
Merson has been hugely impressed by Brentford this season, especially their performance against Chelsea where he felt they deserved more. He recalls Forest’s strong result against Arsenal but believes this fixture favours Brentford completely. The context has changed dramatically since Forest’s emphatic win earlier in the season, and Merson describes this as “payback time.” He feels Brentford’s intensity, organisation and attacking play will be too much for Forest to handle. With confidence high and form strong, Merson cannot see any outcome other than a comfortable Brentford victory on home soil.
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