Premier League: Matchday (12) – Get the Latest Betting Odds and Predictions for West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest
London Stadium: Sunday’s Match – Kick-off at 2:00pm GMT
West Ham United enters this game with a solid 14 points under their belt this season.
Is this the game where The Hammers will put a halt to their recent poor results? They go into this fixture on the back of two defeats to Brentford and Everton.
Also, some statistics are more relevant than others they say, and three losses for The Hammers seems very relevant. With a twelfth position in the league and 4 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws, they currently have 14 points in the League having won four matches, drawn two fixtures, and lost five games.
Playing at home, The Hammers have won two fixtures, drawn one game, and lost two matches.
A win in this fixture would take West Ham United’s points to 17 in the League.
Good Attacking Performance: The Hammers have a good scoring record this season, with 18 goals netted so far (17 from open play and one penalty). Their standout attacking players have been Jarrod (7), James Michael Edward (2), and Mohammed (2). The Hammers have shown a poor defensive solidity so far, having conceded 20 goals in their previous matches.
Nottingham Forest has accumulated a total of 13 points in the current Premier League season, according to recent reports.
Forest will take a huge positive from their recent 2-0 win against Aston Villa at The City Ground. Also, Forest are quickly becoming the Premier League’s draw specialists, having recorded four in their last seven fixtures. They currently stand thirteenth in the League, with 13 points for a total of 3 wins, 4 losses, and 4 draws. It must be a worrying prospect for Forest to go back on the road, with a bad run of away performances under their belt this season. So far they have only secured one win, one draw, and four defeats to the home team. A victory for Nottingham Forest would put them on 16 points.
Revised: Forest’s recent 2-0 win against Aston Villa at The City Ground has given them a significant boost. They have become known as the Premier League’s draw specialists, with four draws in their last seven matches. Currently ranked thirteenth in the League, Forest has accumulated 13 points from 3 wins, 4 losses, and 4 draws. Their away performances this season have been concerning, with only one win, one draw, and four defeats. A victory in their next match would bring their total points to 16.
West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest – Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, The Hammers and Forest have clashed 12 times, with The Hammers emerging victorious in 6 of those matches. Forest, on the other hand, have struggled to overcome The Hammers, suffering defeat in 4 out of the last 7 fixtures between the two teams. In their most recent meeting, West Ham United dominated with a resounding 4-0 win on their home turf.
In summation, West Ham United are favored to win the contest with a rating of 54.35%. Nottingham Forest has a rating of 24.88%, indicating lower chances of winning. A draw between the two teams is rated at 27.55%.
Players to watch
It’s great to see your favourite player in action, but with an anytime goalscorer wager you can have that extra boost of emotions! For The Hammers, Jarrod contributed with seven goals in 11 League games this Premier League Season, while Christopher Grant is one of the top performing players after having scored three goals in 11 League matches this campaign for Forest.
Other players of note for The Hammers are Mohammed and Tomáš with 2 goals both and for Forest are Temitayo Olufisayo and Willy with 1 goals each.
Author: Ben Llorente
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