West Ham look to build on their surprise 2-0 win against Manchester United as they host a Nottingham Forest side still harboring European ambitions at the London Stadium this Sunday.
The Hammers snapped an eight-game winless streak last weekend, but face a Forest team that comfortably dispatched them 3-0 in their previous meeting this season with Chris Wood among the scorers.
With Forest sitting just one point away from a Champions League berth and West Ham having little left to play for, Nuno Espírito Santo's visitors will be desperate to capitalize on their recent strong away form against bottom-half sides.
West Ham vs. Nottingham prediction: who will win?
For today's West Ham vs Nottingham matchup, our predictive model gives Forest a 70% chance of defeating the Hammers.
Pre-game probabilities
West Ham
Moneyline
Win %
30%
70%
Nottingham
West Ham: 30% win probability
- Poor home form (recent WDLDL form suggests inconsistency at their ground)
- Defensive vulnerability (59 goals conceded, 15 more than Nottingham)
- Point deficit (22 points behind Nottingham in the table, highlighting the significant gap in quality this season)
Nottingham: 70% win probability
- Superior league position (7th place with 62 points compared to West Ham's 15th with 40 points)
- Stronger recent form (DDLWL) with just one loss in their last five matches
- Better defensive record (44 goals conceded compared to West Ham's 59, showing a more solid backline)
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West Ham vs. Nottingham preview
West Ham's shock victory at Old Trafford last weekend ended an eight-match winless streak, giving Graham Potter's men a much-needed confidence boost as they prepare to host Nottingham Forest at the London Stadium.
The Hammers have little left to play for this season, while Forest still harbor European ambitions, sitting just one point away from a Champions League berth despite dropping points in their recent 2-2 draw with Leicester.
Forest have historical momentum on their side, having won their last two encounters with West Ham, including a commanding 3-0 victory in November where Chris Wood found the net.
Both teams have been scoring freely but struggling defensively, with Forest conceding in their last seven away matches and West Ham finding the net in their previous six outings.
Key absentees could influence the outcome, with West Ham missing Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville, while Nuno Espírito Santo will have to plan without Taiwo Awoniyi and Callum Hudson-Odoi for this crucial clash.
West Ham vs. Nottingham form
West Ham vs. Nottingham head to head
West Ham
33%
Nottingham
67%
Nov 2, 2024
Nottingham
3 : 0
West Ham
Feb 17, 2024
Nottingham
2 : 0
West Ham
Nov 12, 2023
West Ham
3 : 2
Nottingham
Feb 25, 2023
West Ham
4 : 0
Nottingham
Aug 14, 2022
Nottingham
1 : 0
West Ham
Jan 5, 2014
Nottingham
5 : 0
West Ham
