West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds
A Premier League match preview between West Ham and Nottingham Forest. Includes predicted lineups, team news, betting odds, and a match prediction.
OC Staff - January 6, 2026, 7:00 AM EST
4 Minute ReadWest Ham vs Nottingham Forest: Lineups, Odds, Prediction and Bet Builder Tip
West Ham, languishing in 18th place, will host 17th-placed Nottingham Forest at the London Stadium on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at 8:00 PM UTC. Both teams are desperate for points as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Form and Head to Head Record
The Hammers are in dire form, failing to win their last nine Premier League matches. Their last outing saw them suffer a 3-0 defeat away to Wolves. The Irons have also seen over 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 13 matches against Forest in all competitions.
Nottingham Forest's form is equally concerning, having lost their last four Premier League matches. In their most recent game, they were defeated 3-1 away to Aston Villa. The Tricky Trees have also conceded at least two goals in their last three Premier League matches.
In the recent head-to-head record, the honours are split evenly. In the last six meetings between these two clubs, both West Ham and Nottingham Forest have won three games each. The last time these two teams met, Forest emerged victorious with a 3-0 win at home.
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West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest Odds
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West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineups
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Areola; Scarles, Kilman, Mavropanos, Walker-Peters; Magassa, Potts; Bowen, Fernandes, Paquetá; Wilson
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Williams, Murillo, Milenkovic, Aina; Anderson, Dominguez; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Team News
West Ham are hoping to have Todibo and Paquetá back in the squad after they missed the Wolves game with minor problems. Fabianski and Füllkrug are out injured. Diouf and Wan-Bissaka are unavailable due to international duty.
Nottingham Forest will assess Hudson-Odoi, who missed the Aston Villa game, though Ndoye could return from a calf problem. Sels is set to return in goal. Yates and Wood remain sidelined with injuries, while Sangaré and Boly are away on international duty.
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Match Prediction
This is a crucial match for West Ham, with the result potentially determining their Premier League status next season. After a horror show at Wolves, the Hammers are four points from safety. Nottingham Forest's season has also taken a turn for the worse, with four consecutive defeats.
The statistical forecast suggests West Ham will score a long shot and score from a fast break situation. The match prediction anticipates a tight contest, with a predicted score of 1-1. Given both teams' struggles and the importance of the match, a draw seems like a plausible outcome.
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Pick
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