Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 31 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Nottingham Forest hosts West Ham United at The City Ground on Sunday in a clash that promises to be intriguing. Forest's recent form shows a mixed bag with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings, while West Ham has fared slightly better, managing two wins, one draw, and two losses. Historically, Forest has had the upper hand in their encounters, winning eight of the last ten meetings, which could provide a psychological edge. One angle to consider is the likelihood of both teams scoring, given that five of the last ten head-to-head matches have seen both teams find the net. With odds of 1.9 for BTTS, this could be a valuable bet, especially as both sides look to secure crucial points early in the season. The attacking prowess of West Ham, combined with Forest's home advantage, sets the stage for an entertaining match where goals may be on the cards.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Nottingham Forest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Chelsea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Everton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 |  AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Brentford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 |  Burnley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 |  West Ham United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | West Ham United | 1–2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| November 2, 2024 | Nottingham Forest | 3–0 | West Ham United | Premier League |
| February 17, 2024 | Nottingham Forest | 2–0 | West Ham United | Premier League |
| November 12, 2023 | West Ham United | 3–2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| February 25, 2023 | West Ham United | 4–0 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League |
| August 14, 2022 | Nottingham Forest | 1–0 | West Ham United | Premier League |
| January 5, 2014 | Nottingham Forest | 5–0 | West Ham United | FA Cup |
| January 21, 2012 | West Ham United | 2–1 | Nottingham Forest | Championship |
| August 28, 2011 | Nottingham Forest | 1–4 | West Ham United | Championship |
| January 30, 2011 | West Ham United | 3–2 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup |