Analysis of performance of Brentford vs Nottingham
Before the match against Nottingham, Brentford received good news when their number 1 striker Ivan Toney finally completed his 8-month suspension. This English striker will be eligible to play tonight. As for Toney, he is also ready for his return. Two weeks ago, this star scored a hat-trick in a match for Brentford’s youth team. In fact, Toney is also involved in rumors about wanting to leave Brentford. But if he wants to move to a bigger club, he still has to focus on playing to regain his old high form.
Brentford welcomed Toney back. However, this may not have helped them improve their recent poor performance. In the last 7 matches in all competitions, Brentford did not know the smell of victory, receiving 5 defeats. In the middle of the week, they were also eliminated by Wolves in the FA Cup. More broadly, in the last 10 matches, Brentford only won 1 and lost 7. The poor performance over the past 2 months is the reason why Brentford has dropped to the second half of the rankings. And if they don’t stop this decline, they could completely fall into the group at risk of relegation. Having said that, Brentford is in the worst period since returning to the Premier League.
The opposite is Nottingham. This team also had a time in darkness. As a result, coach Steve Cooper was fired in December. Nuno Santo was the person chosen to sit on the chair that Cooper left behind. And immediately, the Portuguese strategist breathed life into Nottingham. The evidence is that in 5 matches with Santo, Nottingham won 2, drew 2 and lost only 1. Notably, Nottingham won both top teams, Newcastle and MU.
Santo’s forte is counter-attacking defensive football. And Nottingham currently has factors that are very suitable for this way of playing such as Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Elanga… This is helping Nottingham fly high with Santo.
Meeting a Brentford team that is not in top form as of now, it is likely that Nottingham will get points again, even if they have to face Toney.
Latest Brentford vs Nottingham force information
Brentford is without Hickey and Henry due to injury. Striker Mbeumo was also unable to play for the same reason.
Nottingham is without Boly, Aina, Aurier, Niakhate because of CAN participation. Striker Awoniyi did not recover from his injury in time.
Expected lineup Brentford vs Nottingham
Brentford (3-5-2): Flekken; Zanka, Pinnock, Collins; Roerslev, Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt, Ghoddos; Tony, Wissa.
Nottingham (4-2-3-1): Turner; Toffolo, Murillo, Montiel, Williams; Danilo, Yates; Dominguez, Gibbs-White, Elanga; Wood.
