Nottingham vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips (17 February)

Engaged in the fight not to go down, Nottingham Forest are currently 16th in the Premier League and are only 2 small points ahead of the red zone. After a series of bad results, Morgan Gibbs-White's partners surprised everyone by dominating the big names Newcastle 1-3 and Manchester United 2-1 to close the year 2023. On the other hand, they fell back into their bad habits in 2024. Unable to win in the last 4 days, 1 draw and 3 defeats, Nottingham Forest remains on the back of a setback suffered at home against Newcastle last weekend 2-3. Note that Nuno Espirito Santo's men barely defeated Bristol City on penalties recently and are therefore qualified for the round of 16 of the FA Cup.

8th in the Premier League with 10 units behind 5th place, West Ham will have to hope that the winners of the National Cups unlock new folding seats to access Europe via the championship. The London team has let too many points slip away in recent weeks, as evidenced by the absence of a victory in the last 5 days, 3 draws and 2 defeats. The Hammers continue with worrying performances against Manchester United 3-0 and against Arsenal last weekend 0-6. Eliminated from the two National Cups, West Ham is however qualified for the round of 16 of the Europa League.

The Nottingham Forest coach still has to do without the important striker Wood (8 goals in the PL) and the replacement full-back Montiel, on the flank. Furthermore, after playing in the CAN final last weekend, the Ivorians Boly and Sangaré and the Nigerian Aina are absent this Saturday. Despite the defeat, wingers Elanga (5 goals and 6 assists in PL) and Hudson-Odoi (3 goals in PL) found the net last weekend. They could start again in support of striker Awoniyi (5 goals and 2 assists in 13 PL matches).

Arriving at the club this winter, goalkeeper Sels (Strasbourg) is the starter while attacking midfielder Reyna (Dortmund) has only come into play until now. Note that Nottingham Forest notably let the important midfielder Mangala go to Lyon and the experienced full-back Aurier to Galatasaray.