Premier League Preview: Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Feb 17)
- Nottingham Forest sit just two points clear of the relegation places
- West Ham have gone five without a win in the Premier League
Two sides with questions to answer will collide at the City Ground on Saturday, as West Ham bid to avenge their 6-0 humbling against Arsenal in their previous match. Nottingham Forest will also be chasing maximum points in their battle to avoid the drop.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m ET
- Where: City Ground, Nottingham, England
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | |
| Draw | |
| West Ham |
Match Preview
It has been a disappointing period for both of these sides, with both currently enduring a long winless run. West Ham comes into this round sitting eighth in the standings after suffering defeats in each of their last two matches. The pressure is mounting on David Moyes after overseeing his side go without a win in five league matches.
Nottingham Forest continue to battle at the bottom end of the standings after losing three of their last four matches. Their most recent defeat was a damaging 3-2 home loss against Newcastle. That loss means that they are currently just two points above the drop zone, with the side directly below them having played a game less.
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Forest landed a 1-0 victory in this exact fixture last term, but they haven’t won back-to-back home matches against the Hammers since December 1983. Meanwhile, West Ham were straightforward winners in the reverse fixture, and they will be chasing a first top-flight double over their East Midlands rivals since the 1968-69 season.
It is hard to overlook Forest’s form in the league, as they have suffered more defeats since the start of November than any other side. Forest have also conceded in their last 13 matches since a 2-0 success against Villa in November. West Ham have lost each of their last two matches, conceding nine in the process. That is as many goals as they had allowed in their last eight league matches before this period.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham Prediction
This is a challenging game to call in the Premier League this weekend, with both sides desperate for the points. However, we expect a much-improved performance from the Hammers following their disastrous showing last weekend. Therefore, the preference is for the visitors.
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