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Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

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Nottingham Forest
31/08/2025 09:00
West Ham

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Over 2.5

 
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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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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
5
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
4 2 1 1 0 2
20
West Ham
West Ham
0 2 0 0 2 -7

Nottingham Forest and West Ham Last Matches

Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest Last matches
D L D D W D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.17 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.67 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

24 Aug 2025 - Premier League

Crystal Palace
1 :  1
Nottingham Forest

17 Aug 2025 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
3 :  1
Brentford

9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Al Qadsiah

5 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Fiorentina

2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Birmingham
1 :  0
Nottingham Forest

30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Estoril
L D D D D W
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

0.83 Total goals
17% BTTS
0.5 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

17 Aug 2025 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
3 :  1
Brentford

9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Al Qadsiah

5 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Fiorentina

30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Estoril

19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Monaco

25 May 2025 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
0 :  1
Chelsea
D W D L L D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
67% BTTS
0.83 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

24 Aug 2025 - Premier League

Crystal Palace
1 :  1
Nottingham Forest

2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Birmingham
1 :  0
Nottingham Forest

26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Fulham
3 :  1
Nottingham Forest

12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Chesterfield
0 :  0
Nottingham Forest

18 May 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  2
Nottingham Forest

5 May 2025 - Premier League

Crystal Palace
1 :  1
Nottingham Forest
West Ham
West Ham Last matches
W W D L L L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
2.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup

Wolves
3 :  2
West Ham

22 Aug 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  5
Chelsea

16 Aug 2025 - Premier League

Sunderland
3 :  0
West Ham

9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

West Ham
1 :  1
Lille

3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Bournemouth
0 :  2
West Ham

30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

West Ham
2 :  1
Everton
D D L W D L
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3 Total goals
100% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.83 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

22 Aug 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  5
Chelsea

9 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

West Ham
1 :  1
Lille

30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

West Ham
2 :  1
Everton

18 May 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  2
Nottingham Forest

4 May 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  1
Tottenham

19 Apr 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  1
Southampton
W W L W L L
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup

Wolves
3 :  2
West Ham

16 Aug 2025 - Premier League

Sunderland
3 :  0
West Ham

3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Bournemouth
0 :  2
West Ham

26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Manchester United
2 :  1
West Ham

19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies

Grasshopper Club Zurich
1 :  3
West Ham

25 May 2025 - Premier League

Ipswich Town
1 :  3
West Ham

Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Stats: Head to Head (H2H)

Nottingham Forest

67 %

Draw

0 %

West Ham

33 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3
Total goals
33%
BTTS
1.67
Goals scored (home team)
1.33
Goals scored (away team)
67%
Over 2.5
33%
Under 2.5

18 May 2025 - Premier League

West Ham
1 :  2
Nottingham Forest

2 Nov 2024 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
3 :  0
West Ham

17 Feb 2024 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
2 :  0
West Ham

12 Nov 2023 - Premier League

West Ham
3 :  2
Nottingham Forest

25 Feb 2023 - Premier League

West Ham
4 :  0
Nottingham Forest

14 Aug 2022 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
1 :  0
West Ham
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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

Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Midfielder

N. Dominguez

West Ham
West Ham
Midfielder

Luis Guilherme

Forward

C. 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

CD Huachipato Nottingham Forest
CD Huachipato West Ham
Top Goalscorer
New Zeland C. Wood (2 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Brazil L. Paqueta (2 Goals)
Best assists
England M. Gibbs-White (1 Assists)
England E. Anderson (1 Assists)
Switzerland D. Ndoye (1 Assists)
Best assists
Senegal E. Diouf (1 Assists)

Nottingham Forest - West Ham Key Points

  1. Three of Forest’s last five league games have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
  2. Two of Forest’s last three home matches in the league produced exactly four goals.
  3. West Ham’s last four Premier League games have seen at least three goals scored.
  4. In four of their last five away league fixtures, West Ham saw three or more goals scored.
  5. 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.

Prediction :

 

Over 2.5

 
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Nottingham Forest vs West Ham - Other Interesting Predictions

Dan Ndoye to score anytime

Odds 3.4

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 is scheduled for a 2 pm UK Time kick-off on Sunday, August 31.
The Nottingham Forest vs West Ham English Premier League match will be taking place at the City Ground in Nottinghamshire. It has been home to the English club Nottingham Forest since 1898 and has a current capacity of 30,455.

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.

You can follow the game through our live scores. Check out our English Premier League Livescore page!

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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