Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd November 2024
The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Nottingham Forest take on Julen Lopetegui's West Ham United side in an intriguing encounter at the City Ground on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United Preview
West Ham United are in 13th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The Hammers stunned Manchester United with a 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have punched above their weight this season. The home side eased past Leicester City by a 3-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- West Ham United have a slight edge over Nottingham Forest and have won 48 out of the 120 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Nottingham Forest's 46 victories.
- Since their return to the Premier League in 2022, Nottingham Forest have won both their matches at home against West Ham United in the top flight.
- After a run of only one defeat in 15 matches against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, West Ham United have lost two of their last four such games in the competition.
- Nottingham Forest have won their last two games in the Premier League and could secure three league victories on the trot for the first time since 1999.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United Prediction
West Ham United pulled off an impressive result against Manchester United and will need similar scorelines in the coming weeks to return to their best. The Hammers have good players in their ranks and will need to make their mark this weekend.
Nottingham Forest have exceeded expectations in the Premier League and will need to work hard to remain in the top half of the league table. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw on Saturday.
Prediction: Nottingham Forest 1-1 West Ham United
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Nottingham Forest to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Jarrod Bowen to score or assist - Yes