West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

January 6, 2025 | London Stadium | Premier League | 20:00 GMT

West Ham and Nottingham Forest face off in this Premier League clash which could turn out to be a relegation six-pointer, with both sides fighting for survival this season. The preparation for both hasn't been good, with defeats in their respective weekend fixtures and unflattering performances to go alongside for both.

Key Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals & BTTS @ 2.10

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups

West Ham Predicted Lineup: Areola, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles, Magassa, Potts, Bowen, Fernandes, Summerville, Wilson

Nottm Forest Predicted Lineup: Sels, Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams, Bakwa, Gibbs-White, Anderson, Dominguez, Hutchinson, Jesus

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Current Form and Standings

West Ham are currently down in 18th and have just 14 points from their 20 games thus far. Even with this horrendous season, a new low was undoubtedly reached at the weekend with their abysmal 3-0 defeat at the hands of bottom-of-the-league Wolves, who had not won a game all season previously.

Nottingham Forest haven't been much better and currently sit just four points above their opponents in this fixture. Dyche's men are currently on a run of four defeats in a row and fell to a timid 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa last time out.

This game feels massive for both sides and both managers, with a defeat for either piling the pressure on going forward, although it does feel particularly important for West Ham given their more dire position.

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Head-to-Head Timeline

31.08.25 Forest 0-3 West Ham

18.05.25 West Ham 1-2 Forest

02.11.24 Forest 3-0 West Ham

17.02.24 Forest 2-0 West Ham

12.11.23 West Ham 3-2 Forest

West Ham Last 5 Matches

West Ham 2-3 Villa

Man City 3-0 West Ham

West Ham 0-1 Fulham

West Ham 2-2 Brighton

Wolves 3-0 West Ham

Nottingham Forest Last 5 Matches

Forest 3-0 Spurs

Fulham 1-0 Forest

Forest 1-2 Man City

Forest 0-2 Everton

Villa 3-1 Forest

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 70.00% confidence in over 2.5 goals and a 62.50% confidence in BTTS. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 goals & BTTS @ 2.10 – Our team of in-house tipsters has predicted over 2.5 goals & BTTS. This game is a massive one for both sides, and you'd hope (key word 'hope' given their recent performances) that they'd be right up for this game given what could be on the line, meaning we could see a game with heavy attacking threat throughout.

Key Players to Watch: West Ham vs Nottingham Forest

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham): Despite the struggles of his side, Bowen has still managed to rack up a respectable six goals this season; this game could see him be the difference if West Ham are to get their much-desired three points.

Morgan Gibbs-White (Forest): Similarly to Bowen, Gibbs-White is Forest's talisman and has managed four goals and an assist this season; it could be a game where quality moments decide the outcome, and Gibbs-White has those in his locker.

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Premier League
• Referee: Tony Harrington

Stadium Information: The London Stadium is home to West Ham and has a capacity of 62,500.