West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League Preview and Team News

West Ham United and Nottingham Forest are set to clash in an exciting Premier League match. This fixture holds significant historical context, as West Ham looks to achieve their first league double over Nottingham Forest since the 2011-12 Championship season. It would also mark their first such achievement in the top flight since 1968-69.

Historical Context of the Match

Nottingham Forest won the corresponding match 2-1 last season. Additionally, they achieved a streak of three consecutive away wins against West Ham between 1982 and 1984. This long-standing rivalry adds intensity to their upcoming encounter.

Defensive Stats and Recent Form

• Nottingham Forest has conceded nine out of 11 goals to West Ham in the last 20 minutes of their matches since returning to the Premier League in 2022.
• The last five goals conceded by Forest in this matchup happened in the final 10 minutes.

West Ham has struggled at home, losing 11 league games in 2025, which equals their worst record in a calendar year. However, they have not lost their first home league game of the year since 2017, maintaining a record of six wins and two draws since then.

Evening Kick-Off Challenges

In their last eight evening kick-offs (7 PM or later) in the Premier League, West Ham is winless, recording three draws and five losses. Their last evening victory came in February against Leicester City.

Nottingham Forest’s Recent Performance

Nottingham Forest has mixed results on Tuesdays, alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches, with their most recent defeat being a 2-0 loss to Everton.

West Ham’s Struggles Continue

Currently, West Ham is winless in their last nine Premier League games, recording four draws and five losses. Their last victory in the league was against Wolves, resulting in a tough defeat in their latest match without registering a shot on target.

Managerial History

Interestingly, West Ham’s manager, Nuno Espírito Santo, was previously in charge of Nottingham Forest during their earlier defeat this season. Historically, there have been 13 instances where a manager led both teams in a single Premier League season, but only Harry Redknapp has lost both encounters.

Conclusion

This upcoming match between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest is full of history and statistics that promise an intriguing contest. Both teams will be looking to improve their records as they battle for crucial points in the Premier League.