Nottingham Forest v Brentford LIVE Updates
Nottingham Forest aim to build on their surprise seventh-place finish while Brentford start anew under Keith Andrews after key player departures this season.
- Nottingham Forest and Brentford face off in a Premier League opener at the City Ground on August 17, 2025, kicking off at 6:30 pm BST.
- Forest, who finished seventh last season and secured a Europa League place after Crystal Palace's FA Cup win, seek to build on last year's strong campaign amid squad reinforcements.
- Brentford start under new manager Keith Andrews following Thomas Frank's departure and have seen key players leave while integrating new signings.
- Sky Bet gives Forest a 47.6% win probability, and Sporting News predicts a 1-0 victory; Igor Thiago says, "It’s on me to take the chances when I do."
- The match's outcome will shape early season momentum for both clubs, with Forest aiming to maintain their European push and Brentford adapting to managerial and squad changes.
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How Brentford boss Keith Andrews’ big day turned into one to forget in Premier League baptism of fire
Brentford’s first game of the new Premier League season also marked Keith Andrews’ maiden outing as a first-team manager, but it’s safe to say it didn’t go as well as the Dubliner had hoped.
Three things learned as Nottingham Forest breeze past Brentford on Keith Andrews managerial debut
Nottingham Forest had a stunning season last campaign and that form appears to have carried over into the new term with a 3-1 win over Brentford on Sunday.There has been much controversy over their elevation to the Europa League this season with Crystal Palace dropping out due to rules over owners with multiple clubs.Nevertheless, Forest appear to mean business and their key players are still flying - principally Chris Wood, who scored 20 goals …
Dan Ndoye plays in the Premier League for Nottingham against Brentford as a goalkeeper.
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