Nottingham Forest vs West Ham prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 2, 2024
One of the key fixtures in the Premier League's 10th round will take place on Saturday at the City Ground, where Nottingham Forest faces West Ham. We suggest a handicap bet for this match with promising odds for a successful outcome.
Nottingham Forest
Under Nuno Espírito Santo, the team has firmly established itself in seventh place in the Premier League, just two points shy of the Champions League spots. Nottingham Forest has suffered only one defeat this season—a narrow 0-1 loss at home to Fulham.
Following this setback, they have produced a string of solid performances, including a draw against Chelsea (1-1) and victories over Crystal Palace (1-0) and Leicester (3-1). Their defense deserves special mention, having conceded just seven goals in nine matches, the second-best record in the league behind Liverpool's five goals allowed.
West Ham
The Hammers showed resilience in their last outing, snatching a dramatic 2-1 victory at home against Manchester United thanks to a penalty converted in stoppage time. This win marked only their second triumph in the last seven league matches, which also included two draws and three losses.
As a result, West Ham climbed to 13th place, distancing themselves from the relegation zone by seven points. However, their away form has been troubling, with the team managing just one win in their last seven Premier League away games—against Crystal Palace—while suffering four defeats and recording two draws.
Match Facts
- In three of the last five matches involving Nottingham Forest, the "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful.
- The "Both Teams to Score" market has landed in only two of the last five matches.
- In seven of West Ham's last eight matches, both teams have scored.
H2H
Last season, the teams exchanged home victories, with West Ham winning 3-2 at home and Nottingham Forest triumphing 2-0 at their ground. Notably, in the last six encounters, the home team has emerged victorious.
Probable Lineups
- Nottingham Forest: Mats Sels; Ola Aina, Alex Moreno, Murillo, Nikola Milenković; Ryan Yates, Nicolás Domínguez; Anthony Elanga, Elliot Anderson, Callum Hudson-Odoi; Chris Wood.
- West Ham: Lukasz Fabianski; Emerson Palmieri, Max Kilman, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos; Guido Rodríguez, Edson Álvarez; Carlos Soler, Lucas Paquetá, Jarrod Bowen; Michail Antonio.
Prediction
The home advantage is significant in this matchup. West Ham has been underwhelming on the road, and our bet is for "Nottingham Forest to win with a (0) handicap" at odds of 1.62.
