Nottingham Forest vs West Ham
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Match details
Date: August 31 2025, 14:00 BST
Stadium: The City Ground
Confirmed lineups
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: M. Sels
- Defenders: O. Aina, N. Milenković, Murillo, N. Williams
- Midfielders: I. Sangaré, E. Anderson, D. Ndoye
- Forwards: M. Gibbs-White, C. Hudson-Odoi, C. Wood
West Ham (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: M. Hermansen
- Defenders: K. Walker-Peters, K. Mavropanos, M. Kilman, E. Diouf
- Midfielders: J. Ward-Prowse, T. Souček
- Forwards: J. Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, Lucas Paquetá, N. Füllkrug
Match background
This match pits Nottingham Forest against West Ham, with the hosts sitting mid-table and looking to build momentum after a mixed start. West Ham, still seeking their first points, faces mounting pressure after two losses.
Recent form
Nottingham Forest: The team has experienced a draw and a victory in their last two outings, displaying resilience with a total of four goals scored and only two conceded so far in the tournament.
West Ham: The Hammers have struggled, recording two consecutive losses and conceding eight goals, which is the worst record in the league. They must find their form quickly to avoid further stagnation.
Head-to-head record
- May 18 2025: West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest
- Nov 02 2024: Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham
- Feb 17 2024: Nottingham Forest 2-0 West Ham
- Nov 12 2023: West Ham 3-2 Nottingham Forest
- Feb 25 2023: West Ham 4-0 Nottingham Forest
Prediction
Given Nottingham Forest's superior start to the season and home advantage, they are favored to win this encounter. Betting tip: Nottingham Forest to win.