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Forest Smell Blood as West Ham Wobble Under Santo
English Premier League - West Ham United VS Nottingham Forest
Match Time:07-01-2026 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Nottingham Forest face West Ham United at the London Stadium with the opportunity to compound the hosts’ difficult start under Nuno Espirito Santo. West Ham come into the match after a damaging defeat that made them Wolverhampton Wanderers’ first Premier League victims of the 2025–26 season. Forest will aim to recover from their own setback against title contenders Aston Villa and make a statement against their former manager.
Team Analysis:
Nuno Espirito Santo is under intense pressure at West Ham United, with another poor result against Nottingham Forest potentially pushing him closer to dismissal after a run of damaging defeats and alarming defensive statistics. The Irons remain stuck in the relegation zone, winless in nine league matches, and continue to struggle at home, where goals have flowed freely against them. Forest arrive in inconsistent form after a string of losses, but their recent history against West Ham suggests they could exploit the hosts’ fragility despite their own attacking issues away from home.
Player Situation:
West Ham emerged from their defeat at Molineux shaken but without new injury problems, with squad rotation expected after midfield changes at half-time and several absentees still sidelined or on international duty. Nottingham Forest face uncertainty in goal after Victor limped off injured, though Matz Sels is likely to return, while a number of attacking options remain doubtful. Both sides head into the clash managing fitness concerns and unavailable players, adding another layer of unpredictability to the matchup.
Result Prediction:
West Ham enter the match lacking identity, stability, and confidence, making past success an unreliable source of optimism. Their ongoing defensive struggles at home leave them exposed against any opponent, even one short on goals. Nottingham Forest could exploit these weaknesses to revive their form and further increase pressure on Nuno Espirito Santo.
Predicted Result: West Ham United 1-2 Nottingham Forest.
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