Nottingham Forest are set to take on West Ham in the Premier League this weekend, with both managers potentially facing their final games in charge of their respective clubs.
Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is reportedly in line for the sack due to a falling out with the club's board, while Graham Potter could soon be without a job due to how poorly West Ham have started the season.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Nottingham Forest vs West Ham prediction below.
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Nottingham Forest vs West Ham prediction: The hosts to pick up all three points in style
Key Stats
- West Ham have lost all three of their competitive matches this season.
- Nottingham Forest have won their last four home matches against West Ham.
- Both teams have scored in five of Nottingham Forest's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Nottingham Forest 3-1 West Ham
There isn't a lot going for West Ham ahead of this one. They have lost every game they've played this season, and they haven't won at the City Ground since 2011. Forest are still managing to get positive results despite the ongoing conflict between the manager and members of the board.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are the favourites
- HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Nottingham Forest vs West Ham odds illustrate just how poorly West Ham have looked so far this season. Ladbrokes have made the Hammers as rank outsiders, giving them just a 20.8% chance of winning the match, while Nottingham Forest have been given a 20.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage West Ham
Nottingham Forest have a brilliant recent record against West Ham, winning each of their last three matches against the Hammers. Their home form against West Ham extends further than that, with four wins from four. West Ham haven't won at the City Ground since both clubs were playing in the Championship back in 2011.
England Premier League 18/05/25
West Ham
Nottm Forest
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Nottm Forest
West Ham
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Nottm Forest
West Ham
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West Ham
Nottm Forest
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West Ham
Nottm Forest
Nottingham Forest preview: Nuno to go in unchanged
If this is to be Nuno Espirito Santo's final game in charge of Nottingham Forest, then he is going to want to do everything to get the win. Therefore, no changes are expected to his starting XI with no fresh injury concerns. Nicolas Dominguez remains unavailable due to a long-term knee injury.
Predicted lineup: Sels (GK), Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Yates; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood
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West Ham
Nottm Forest
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Nottm Forest
West Ham
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Nottm Forest
West Ham
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West Ham
Nottm Forest
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West Ham
Nottm Forest
West Ham preview: A debut for Fernandes
Mateus Fernandes may have only signed on the dotted line at West Ham on Friday, but the former Southampton man is eligible to play this weekend. In terms of injuries, nothing has changed since the Hammers' Carabao Cup defeat to Wolves. Crysencio Summerville, Luis Guilherme and George Earthy are their only absentees.
Predicted lineup: Hermansen (GK), Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd, Wan-Bissaka, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Diouf, Paqueta, Fernandes, Bowen
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Man Utd
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West Ham
2
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Tottenham
1
West Ham
1
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Brighton
3
West Ham
2
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Southampton
1
West Ham
1
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Liverpool
2
West Ham
1
Player to watch: Mateus Fernandes
There is plenty of intrigue over West Ham's decision to sign Mateus Fernandes from Southampton, especially as the club are desperately in need of a striker. Fernandes will go straight into the West Ham midfield, and while he could improve them, it's unclear by just how much.