West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest Preview: Premier League Relegation Battle, Forest Fearless Away Against the Hammers

At 4 AM Beijing time on January 7th, the 21st round of the Premier League will start with a crucial relegation match where West Ham United plays at home against Nottingham Forest. This is also a second game within a week for both sides.

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest, the highlights of the match include:

First:Team SituationsAfter 20 rounds in the Premier League, West Ham United has 3 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating 14 points and sitting third from bottom, deeply involved in the relegation zone; Nottingham Forest has 5 wins, 3 draws, and 12 losses, with 18 points, placing seventeenth, 4 points clear of relegation. In the last round, West Ham lost 0-3 away to the bottom club Wolves, who secured their first win of the season, while West Ham has now gone 9 games without a victory, drawing 4 and losing 5, showing poor form; Nottingham Forest lost 1-3 away to Aston Villa, suffering their fourth consecutive league defeat, also in poor form.

Second:Premier League Relegation Battle, Forest Fearless on the Road Against the HammersIn this match, Nuno faces his former club. West Ham under Nuno has lost confidence, failing to win in 9 games, and Nuno seems helpless, facing the risk of being sacked. Nottingham Forest's manager, Sean Dyche, who took over mid-season, aims to lead the team to safety, understanding exactly what is needed — points against relegation rivals. In terms of strength, Nottingham Forest holds the edge, combined with higher morale and a clear tactical plan. Therefore, Nottingham Forest is favored to be fearless away at West Ham and secure the crucial 3 points in this relegation battle.

In their last 6 meetings, West Ham and Nottingham Forest have each won 3 times, evenly matched.

Injury and suspension updates: West Ham United hasPaquetá (doubtful), Fabianski, Todibo; Nottingham Forest hasWood, Yates, Ndoye, Victor, Odoi (doubtful).