Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips

Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Match Preview

The Premier League weekend will be a reaction week for Nottingham Forest and West Ham after their damaging defeats in the previous round. West Ham having lost 6-0 to Arsenal at the London Stadium will have a point to prove as they look to challenge for Premier League top six. That defeat was a huge damage for David Moyes’ side as their narrow hopes of a top-four finish are all but done.

Moyes has been feeling the pressure at West Ham United seat despite sitting in a comfortable position in the Premier League standings. It was only nine months ago, that Moyes led West Ham to their first trophy in 44 years when he helped them win the Europa Conference League in Prague. However, a third-round exit in the FA Cup at the hands of Bristol City has made the owners think about Moyes’s position at the club.

Hosts Nottingham Forest have problems of their own and lost on home turf to Newcastle United in their previous match. As things stand, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side is 16th in the table with 21 points and are two points off Everton who occupy the final relegation spot. A defeat against West Ham could prove to be handy as Forest could find themselves in the bottom three if the results go against them.

Team News

Chris Wood is still sidelined for Forest because of a hamstring problem. Gonzalo Montiel was not present for the match against Newcastle, and following their return from the Africa Cup of Nations, choices will need to be made regarding Ibrahim Sangare, Willy Boly, and Ola Aina.

Meanwhile, following such a crushing loss to Arsenal, West Ham might make some changes. Michael Antonio and Lucas Paqueta are remain sidelined. Angelo Ogbonna, Aaron Cresswell, Kalvin Phillips, Konstantinos Mavropanos, and others are undoubtedly advocating for a recall.

Predicted Lineups

Nottingham Forest

Predicted XI: Sels; Aina, Niakhate, Murillo, Tavares; Sangare, Danilo; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Awoniyi

West Ham United

Predicted XI: Areola; Coufal, Mavropanos, Zouma, Cresswell; Phillips, Alvarez; Kudus, Ward-Prowse, Cornet; Bowen

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Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

West Ham United 3-2 Nottingham Forest

West Ham United 4-0 Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest 1-0 West Ham United

Nottingham Forest 5-0 West Ham United

West Ham United 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Prediction

Both West Ham and Nottingham Forest suffered heart-breaking defeats in their last encounter, with the Hammers losing 6-0 on home turf. Both teams will be in the mood to avoid any more bloopers and try to put the sorrowful defeat behind them with at least a draw.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 West Ham United

Betting Tips and Odds

Betting Tips

• West Ham United to win and both teams to score: 9/5
• Over 3.5 goals: 13/10
• Ivan Toney to score anytime: 21/10

Match Odds

• Nottingham Forest Win: 11/8
• Draw: 12/5
• West Ham United Win: 15/8

Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Timings & Telecast

• Date & Time: Saturday, February 17 at 3:00 PM (GMT).
• India: Starsports Select, Disney+Hotstar
• United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event

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