Premier League 2025-2026: West Ham vs Nott'm Forest Prediction

West Ham

Home Team
26%
VS

Nott'm Forest

Away Team
53%
Draw: 21%
Over 2.5: 49%
Under 2.5: 51%
Goal: 57%
No Goal: 43%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal 20 15 3 2 40 14 26 48
2 Man City 20 13 3 4 44 18 26 42
3 Aston Villa 20 13 3 4 33 24 9 42
4 Liverpool 20 10 4 6 32 28 4 34
5 Chelsea 20 8 7 5 33 22 11 31
6 Man United 20 8 7 5 34 30 4 31
7 Brentford 20 9 3 8 32 28 4 30
8 Sunderland 20 7 9 4 21 19 2 30
9 Newcastle 20 8 5 7 28 24 4 29
10 Brighton 20 7 7 6 30 27 3 28
11 Fulham 20 8 4 8 28 29 -1 28
12 Everton 20 8 4 8 22 24 -2 28
13 Tottenham 20 7 6 7 28 24 4 27
14 Crystal Palace 20 7 6 7 22 23 -1 27
15 Bournemouth 20 5 8 7 31 38 -7 23
16 Leeds 20 5 7 8 26 33 -7 22
17 Nott'm Forest 20 5 3 12 19 33 -14 18
18 West Ham 20 3 5 12 21 41 -20 14
19 Burnley 20 3 3 14 20 39 -19 12
20 Wolves 20 1 3 16 14 40 -26 6

Recent Trends

West Ham ❌ ⚪ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Wolves (Goals: 0 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Brighton (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Fulham (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Man City (Goals: 0 - 3)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Aston Villa (Goals: 2 - 3)

Nott'm Forest ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Aston Villa (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Everton (Goals: 0 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Man City (Goals: 1 - 2)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Fulham (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Tottenham (Goals: 3 - 0)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

West Ham

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.61
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.65
# Clean Sheets: 0

Nott'm Forest

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.80
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.44
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming Premier League match between West Ham and Nottingham Forest is anticipated to be a challenging encounter for the home side. With a probability of 53.0% for an away team victory, Nottingham Forest is favored to emerge as the winner. The chances of a low-scoring game are high, with a 49.0% probability for under 2.5 goals. West Ham currently languishes in the relegation zone at 18th position, while Nottingham Forest is slightly better off in 17th place.

Match Analysis

Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the Premier League standings, with recent performances not helping their cause. West Ham has faced a difficult run, securing only a single point from their last three matches. Their recent draw against Brighton at home was their only positive result, but their inability to find the back of the net against Wolves and Fulham showcases their offensive woes. With an average of 1.4 goals scored in their last five matches, West Ham's attack appears lackluster, while defensively, they have been vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.0 goals. Nottingham Forest, while also on a losing streak, has shown slightly better resilience, especially in defense. Their recent losses to Aston Villa and Everton were marked by a modest defensive effort, and they managed to score once against the powerhouses, Man City. Nottingham Forest's average of 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded in their last five games reflects a more balanced approach, albeit still insufficient to secure victories.

Final Prediction

Nottingham Forest's predicted edge comes from a combination of West Ham's defensive frailties and their own slightly more stable performances. The visitors will likely capitalize on West Ham's defensive lapses, making the away team the favorite to win. A key factor to watch will be how Nottingham Forest's defense handles West Ham's offensive pressure while seeking opportunities to exploit the hosts' vulnerabilities.