West Ham United are eager to bounce back from a heart-breaking 3-0 loss to Wolverhampton and given Nottingham Forest’s four-game losing run, we predict that the Hammers will do so with a 2-1 win. The capital club do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team failing to win the last nine Premier League games. West Ham have been conceding 2.00 goals per game at home, but they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. Both Diouf and Wan-Bissaka are still on international duty, while duo Jean-Clair Todibo – Lucas Paqueta is out of contention with injuries.
The Reds, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa, with the team extending their losing run to four games. With Forest scoring only 0.80 goals per game on the road, we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling West Ham’s party in London. Adding to their woes, both Boly and Sangare are representing Ivory Coast at the 2025 AFCON, with John Victor, Chris Wood, Ryan Yates, and Dan Ndoye missing out with injuries.
West Ham are leading the H2H record and given their need for points, Home Win should be considered. Additionally Over 1.5 (91% H2H) and Over 2.5 goals (82%) markets seem appealing.
This Premier League match will be played on Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 20:00.
What is our West Ham vs Nottingham Forest prediction?
Our prediction for this match: West Ham 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Taiwo Awoniyi @ 125 Odds
- To be booked: James McClean @ 130 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferWest Ham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llldl | 0.70 |
| Home | wllld | 0.80 |
| Away | dddll | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.40 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.11 | 1.20 | 1.01 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.88 | 1.57 | 2.18 |
Nottingham Forest Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllll | 1.20 |
| Home | wlwll | 1.20 |
| Away | wlwll | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.89 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.11 |
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
West Ham (55%)
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Nottingham Forest (45%)
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