Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Nottingham Forest are tipped by Coral to deepen West Ham’s troubles with a 2-1 home win.

• West Ham lost 3-0 to Sunderland on the opening day and 5-1 to Chelsea six days later, leaving Graham Potter under serious pressure.

• Chris Wood, who bagged a brace on the opening weekend, will be keen to return to the scoresheet after drawing a blank against Crystal Palace on August 24.

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United

• Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025

• Kick-off: 14:00 BST

• Venue: The City Ground

Match Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-1 West Ham United

Nottingham Forest enter this match on a solid run of form, having drawn away against Crystal Palace and secured a convincing home win against Brentford. Their recent performances suggest a team that's finding its rhythm, with key players like Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood stepping up. 

They'll look to exploit West Ham's recent defensive frailties, particularly after the Hammers' heavy losses to Chelsea and Sunderland. Forest's home advantage could play a significant role, as they've shown they can be a tough nut to crack at the City Ground.

West Ham, on the other hand, are in dire need of a turnaround after suffering back-to-back defeats. Their confidence might be shaken, but they have the quality to bounce back, especially with players like Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquetá in their ranks. 

However, their recent form indicates a struggle to find cohesion, which could be a concern against a Forest side that's gaining momentum. This match could be a tight affair, but Forest's current form and home advantage may tip the scales in their favour.

Nottingham Forest have shown promising signs in their recent outings, drawing away at Crystal Palace and securing a strong home win against Brentford. This run of form suggests they're building confidence and finding ways to get results in games, which is crucial as they prepare to face West Ham. 

The victory over Brentford, in particular, showcased their ability to dominate at home, which could be a significant factor in this upcoming match. If they can maintain this level of performance, they stand a good chance of securing another positive result.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Crystal Palace (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Brentford (H)

West Ham United are coming off two disappointing losses, including a heavy defeat at home to Chelsea and another loss away to Sunderland. These results highlight a team that's struggling to find its footing, particularly in defence. 

The Hammers will need to regroup quickly if they hope to challenge a confident Nottingham Forest side. Their recent form suggests they'll need to be at their best to avoid another setback, especially away from home

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 1-5 vs Chelsea (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Sunderland (A)

Historically, Nottingham Forest have had the upper hand in recent encounters with West Ham United, winning three of their last five meetings. This includes a convincing 3-0 victory at home and a 2-1 win away, suggesting that Forest have found ways to consistently challenge the Hammers. 

Recent Premier League Results

• West Ham United 1-2 Nottingham Forest (18 May 2025)

• Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham United (02 Nov 2024)

• Nottingham Forest 2-0 West Ham United (17 Feb 2024)

• West Ham United 3-2 Nottingham Forest (12 Nov 2023)

• West Ham United 4-0 Nottingham Forest (25 Feb 2023)

• Nicolas Dominguez (Knee) - Out

• Crysencio Summerville (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Luis Guilherme (Shoulder) - Out

• Sels, Williams, Milenković, Murillo, Aina, Sangaré, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi, Wood

Nottingham Forest's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure while utilising the attacking prowess of players like Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood. Their recent form suggests they'll look to control the midfield and capitalise on any defensive lapses from West Ham.

• Hermansen, Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd, Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Diouf, Paquetá, Füllkrug, Bowen

West Ham's predicted lineup shows a reliance on key players like Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquetá to drive their attack. Given their recent struggles, they'll need to tighten up defensively and hope their forwards can find the form needed to challenge Forest's backline.

• Hudson-Odoi vs Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Wan Bissaka will need to be at his best to contain Hudson-Odoi's attacking runs down the right.

• Callum Hudson-Odoi vs Jarrod Bowen: Williams' defensive acumen will be put to the test against Bowen's pace and finishing ability.

• Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest): His recent form makes him a key player to watch, as he looks to control the midfield and create scoring opportunities.

• Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United): Paquetá's ability to unlock defences could be crucial for West Ham as they seek to turn their form around.

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