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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Premier League Predictions
It’s a battle of survival for the two managers for contrasting reasons as Nottingham Forest and West Ham face off on matchday three of the 2025-26 English Premier League campaign. This match on Sunday at the City Ground between the fifth-placed Forest (four points) and the bottom-placed West Ham (zero points) comes with our prediction of over 2.5 goals.
There’s so much on the line for both managers, as Nuno Espirito Santo of Forest and Graham Potter of West Ham are under pressure. Forest perhaps start with an advantage as they have won the recent three league fixtures played between these teams.
If anyone needs a win right now, it’s Graham Potter and West Ham. The Hammers started the season with three defeats, and there’s a lot of pressure on the visitors to get their season going. Their defensive concerns are still a problem, as West Ham have conceded 11 in their three competitive games this season. This trip could be a challenge for the visitors, but will they rise up to the occasion? Read more to know about our analysis, team news, and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Nottingham Forest v West Ham Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.67 | 3.75 | 5.25 |
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1.7 | 3.75 | 5.5 |
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1.7 | 3.6 | 5 |
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1.7 | 3.75 | 4.75 |
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1.68 | 3.8 | 5.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nottingham Forest and West Ham?
Our prediction for the Nottingham Forest vs West Ham match is: over 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 31/08/2025 between Nottingham Forest and West Ham in Premier League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.97% for a win of Nottingham Forest against West Ham with odds of 1.78 at 22bet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nottingham Forest vs West Ham is 28.37% with odds of 3.85 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.66% chance ⭐ for a win of West Ham vs Nottingham Forest with odds of 5.5 at Betfred.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Form
Nottingham Forest and West Ham's standings in the Premier League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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5
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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20
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0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 |
Nottingham Forest and West Ham Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Aug 2025 - Premier League
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
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19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
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1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Aug 2025 - Premier League
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
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5 May 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
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16 Aug 2025 - Premier League
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Aug 2025 - Premier League
9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2025 - Premier League
4 May 2025 - Premier League
19 Apr 2025 - Premier League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
16 Aug 2025 - Premier League
3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - Premier League
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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Nottingham Forest - West Ham: Form Analysis
Nottingham Forest started the season with four points from their first two league games. A 3-1 home win over Brentford on matchday one was followed by a 1-1 away draw against Crystal Palace in the second fixture of the campaign.
Going back to the previous campaign, Forest have lost only one of their last six matches in the Premier League, winning two and drawing three. What could work to their advantage is Forest’s recent record against West Ham.
Forest won their last three league games against West Ham.
The Hammers come here after crashing out of the EFL Cup following a 3-2 away defeat at Wolves last week. That was their third loss in a row in competitive matches this season.
Two of those defeats came in the Premier League, where they lost 3-0 away at Sunderland on matchday one. That was followed by a 5-1 home loss to Chelsea in their London derby, a result that hurt the morale because of the heavy losing margin.
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Missing players
N. Dominguez
Luis Guilherme
ForwardC. Summerville
Nottingham Forest & West Ham Squad Analysis
Nottingham Forest have a settled squad and could play the same team for a third game running. The only confirmed absentee for the hosts is Nicolas Dominguez, who has a knee injury and faces a long-term stay on the sidelines.
The home team will once again line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Chris Wood leading the line. The lanky forward started the season with a brace on matchday one and will look to get the most of the pacey runs on the two flanks from Dan Ndoye and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Lucas Paqueta scored once each in West Ham’s last two matches.
The Brazilian striker is the subject of a move away from the Hammers, though, which could hamper their chances here. Crysencio Summerville is still out of action with a hamstring injury.
German forward Niclas Fullkrug showed flashes of brilliance in the two league games but needs to be consistent to lead the line in their 3-4-2-1. The evergreen captain Jarrod Bowen remains their midfield lynchpin, lining up alongside Paqueta in the attacking third.
Most goals and assists
Nottingham Forest
West Ham
C. Wood
(2 Goals)
L. Paqueta
(2 Goals)
M. Gibbs-White
(1 Assists)
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E. Anderson
(1 Assists)
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D. Ndoye
(1 Assists)
E. Diouf
(1 Assists)
Nottingham Forest - West Ham Key Points
- Three of Forest’s last five league games have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
- Two of Forest’s last three home matches in the league produced exactly four goals.
- West Ham’s last four Premier League games have seen at least three goals scored.
- In four of their last five away league fixtures, West Ham saw three or more goals scored.
- Four of the last five Premier League matches between Forest and West Ham produced over 2.5 goals.
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Our Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Prediction
This is an intriguing clash with both managers under pressure. Nottingham Forest’s Nuno Santo and West Ham’s Graham Potter are looking to stay away from the sack race with a win here, albeit for different reasons. Nuno’s Forest are performing well on the pitch while the manager continues to have a troubling relation with his owner. They are likely to find goals here, which could be a concern for West Ham, who have struggled for impact.
This match could see some exciting action, and our Nottingham Forest vs West Ham prediction is over 2.5.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham - Other Interesting Predictions
Dan Ndoye to score anytime
Nottingham Forest's new signing Dan Ndoye has taken to his life at his new club in the best possible way. He scored against Brentford and then assisted in the draw against Crystal Palace. The Swiss international could look to extend his run and find a goal here.
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Nottingham Forest vs West Ham match : Frequently asked questions
The Nottingham Forest vs West Ham English Premier League match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League channel. Fans can also use online streaming to watch this fixture via the Sky Sports+ app or through the Now TV application if they subscribe to the package on the platform.
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Nottingham Forest are without a clean sheet in their last 10 Premier League matches. Among teams that are currently in the Premier League, only Fulham (11) have a longer drought for a clean sheet. For the hosts, this is their longest run in search of a clean sheet since they went 14 matches without posting one between February and August 2024.
West Ham are in the midst of a poor start to their campaign, losing both games and conceding eight goals. This is their worst start to a top-flight season since the 1954-55 campaign, when they lost the first two games and conceded ten goals. In their history of this competition, the Hammers have started their season with three defeats in only four previous Premier League campaigns.
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