Brentford and Nottingham Forest are close in the standings. Forest is ahead by 1 point but Brentford has played one less match and has a much better goal differential. Playing this game at Gtech Community Stadium gives Brentford an advantage. Two matches between these clubs at Nottingham Forest have both resulted in draws but the game here at Brentford resulted in a 2-1 win for the Bees.

Brentford will be inspired from the return of Ivan Toney. He's back from a gambling suspension and will captain the team immediately. Though he may ultimately end up elsewhere, his importance can't be understated. Toney said this: "Big dog's back."

Brentford boss Thomas Frank said this about Toney's return: "It's massive, no doubt about that," is assessment. It's like signing a Premier League striker who can score 20 goals."

Brentford also benefits from an extra day of recovery time. Both clubs played in the FA Cup this week but the Bees did so on Tuesday while Forest played Wednesday. The edges will add up to a victory for the home team in Toney's return match.