West Ham vs Nottingham Forest predictions, betting tips and odds: Hammers can hurt weary visitors
Expert Premier League predictions, betting tips and odds for West Ham vs Nottingham Forest. Plus get 50-1 on Forest to qualify for the Champions League with Betano
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West Ham vs Nottingham Forest prediction & best bet
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West Ham vs Nottingham Forest odds
Here are the latest odds ahead of West Ham vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League
| Match result | Odds |
|---|---|
| West Ham | 17-10 with Betano |
| Nottingham Forest | 6-4 with Betano |
| Draw | 23-10 with Betano |
Odds correct at time of publishing
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West Ham vs Nottingham Forest predictions
Nottingham Forest had to sit and suffer as top-five rivals Aston Villa and Chelsea both won on Friday and their Champions League dreams could be damaged further at the London Stadium.
Forest find themselves down in seventh, four points off the qualification pace and realistically need to win this game away to West Ham and then beat Chelsea on the final day - but even the first part of that assignment could prove too difficult.
West Ham have had a difficult Premier League season but last weekend's 2-0 win at Manchester United has raised morale going into their final home fixture.
The Hammers have won successive league games only once this term, when they followed up February's shock 1-0 victory at Arsenal with a 2-0 success at home to lowly Leicester.
A winless run of eight matches followed that victory over the Foxes although Graham Potter's men were consistently competitive during that barren spell.
Goals from Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen either side of half-time gave West Ham a win over out-of-form Manchester United and they may be running into Forest at the right time too.
The Tricky Trees have faltered on the run-in in the competitive race for Champions League qualification, also suffering a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in last month's FA Cup semi-final.
Forest hit the woodwork three times at Wembley, and they have picked up only two points from subsequent league fixtures at home to Brentford and relegated Leicester and away at Crystal Palace.
Last weekend's 2-2 draw with the Foxes was marred by a serious injury to striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who is recovering from abdominal surgery.
Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis strode onto the pitch at full-time although a club statement dismissed suggestions that the Greek businessman was berating manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
Their only victory in their last seven matches in all competitions came away to Nuno's former club Tottenham and they look uneasy favourites to win at West Ham, who appeal with the draw no bet after some competent performances in recent weeks.
The Hammers have been hurt by a series of crucial late goals, starting with Jake O'Brien's injury-time equaliser for Everton at Goodison Park in mid-March.
Bournemouth and Southampton also equalised late on at the London Stadium, either side of a 2-1 defeat at champions Liverpool, for whom Virgil van Dijk scored an 89th-minute winner.
West Ham lost 3-2 at Potter's former club Brighton, having led until the 89th minute, before a 1-1 draw with Tottenham and last weekend's win at Old Trafford.
Potter spoke on Friday about his desire to improve the connection between his team and the supporters so punters should expect a motivated display from the Hammers.
Key stat
Nottingham Forest have won only one of their last seven matches in all competitions
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest team news
West Ham
Graham Potter may name the same 11 who started last weekend's win at Manchester United. Michail Antonio and Crysencio Summerville are sidelined.
Nottingham Forest
Striker Taiwo Awoniyi remains in hospital after abdominal surgery. Murillo and Callum Hudson-Odoi are both doubtful due to hamstring problems.
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest predicted line-ups
West Ham (3-4-1-2): Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell; Coufal, Ward-Prowse, Rodriguez, Wan-Bissaka; Soucek; Kudus, Bowen
Subs: Soler, Alvarez, Emerson, Mavrapanos, Fullkrug, Paqueta, Ferguson
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Wood
Subs: Murillo, Yates, Silva, Hudson-Odoi, Sosa, Danilo, Boly
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Bet Builder player stats
| West Ham | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Star man | Jarrod Bowen | Morgan Gibbs-White |
| Top goalscorer | Jarrod Bowen (11) | Chris Wood (20) |
| Penalty taker | Lucas Paqueta/Jarrod Bowen | Chris Wood |
| Most assists | Jarrod Bowen (7) | Anthony Elanga (10) |
| Most shots | Jarrod Bowen (79) | Chris Wood (60) |
| Most shots on target | Jarrod Bowen (33) | Chris Wood (31) |
| Most cards | Lucas Paqueta (9) | Ryan Yates (10) |
| Aerial threat | Tomas Soucek | Nikola Milenkovic |
Stats refer to league games only; does not include unavailable players
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest bet builder predictions
West Ham or draw double chance
The Hammers' only defeats in their last 11 league games were by a one-goal margin against Newcastle, Wolves, Liverpool and Brighton
Over 3.5 cards
Nottingham Forest's last five matches in all competitions have produced 35 cards and there were 11 bookings in West Ham's last three home fixtures
Tomas Soucek to have a shot on target
The West Ham stalwart has scored in two of his last three games and should start in an attacking-midfield role again on Sunday
Pays out at 4-1 with bet365
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