Match Preview: West Ham vs Nottingham Forest
West Ham United and Nottingham Forest is a critical “relegation six-pointer” for both struggling teams. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT from the London Stadium, and the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Match Preview
- Current Form: West Ham are 18th in the table and winless in their last nine Premier League games, while 17th-placed Nottingham Forest have lost four consecutive league matches.
- Stakes: Only four points separate the two sides, making this a pivotal clash in the fight for Premier League survival. A Forest win would put seven points between them and West Ham, while a West Ham victory would close the gap to a single point.
- Managerial Matchup: The game sees current Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo face his former club, whom he managed earlier this season and beat 3-0 in the reverse fixture in August 2025.
Team News
- West Ham: New signings Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos are available to potentially make their debuts. Key players Lucas Paquetá and Jean-Clair Todibo will be assessed for fitness after missing the last game, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf are on AFCON duty.
- Nottingham Forest: The Reds are severely depleted by injuries and international call-ups. Willy Boly and Ibrahim Sangaré are at AFCON, while Chris Wood and Ryan Yates are out injured. Goalkeeper John Victor is a doubt after a calf injury, and there are late calls on Callum Hudson-Odoi and Dan Ndoye.
Head-to-Head
In the last six meetings, both clubs have secured three wins each. West Ham won the last encounter 3-0 at the City Ground in August 2025.
Score Prediction
I expect a tight, cagey match, just giving the slight edge to the visitors: West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest
