Nottingham Forest have won each of their last three meetings with West Ham, most-recently enjoying a longer streak in the early '80s.
Similarly, the Hammers have lost each of their last four visits to the City Ground, all without scoring, winning there on only four occasions in 18 attempts.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham preview
Will Nottingham Forest's largely positive start to this season continue? In their home opener a fortnight ago, the Garibaldi Reds swatted aside Brentford, 3-0 up by half time, with Chris Wood bagging a brace, while Dan Ndoye marked his debut with a goal. Then, last Sunday, Forest battled to a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst; Callum Hudson-Odoi firing home a second half equaliser.
There is so much for Forest supporters to be excited about. Last season's unexpected seventh place finish means the Tricky Trees will compete in UEFA competition for the first time in three decades, with their Europa League campaign commencing next month. However, behind the scenes, there is growing speculation that Nuno Espírito Santo's days as manager are numbered, following growing tensions with owner Evangelos Marinakis and global head of football Edu. Based on what he has achieved, sacking Nuno would be nonsensical, but this could prove to be his final game in charge.
Well, if you think that sounds like a mess, just wait until we introduced you to West Ham United. This season could literally have not gone any worse for the Hammers so far, first demolished 3-0 by Sunderland on the opening weekend. Then, in last Friday's home opener against Chelsea, Lucas Paquetá's early rocket had them 1-0 up and the London Stadium on its feet. By the hour mark however, the Irons were 5-1 down, with tens of thousands heading for home in their droves.
To pour salt into the proverbial gaping wound, West Ham were then also dumped out of the EFL Cup on Tuesday. After falling behind on the cusp of half time, quick-fire goals from Tomáš Souček and then Paquetà had the Hammers on course for a much-needed victory, only for Wolves to score twice in two minutes towards the end, as the visitors slumped out at Molineux. In league and cup, since taking charge in January, Graham Potter has now won just five of 22 matches as West Ham boss, losing 12, and another defeat on the banks of the River Trent would only intensify the pressure on him.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 122.
- Nottingham Forest Wins: 48. Draws: 26. West Ham United Wins: 48.
Nottingham Forest team news
Summer signings James McAtee, Omari Hutchinson, Igor Jesus and Arnaud Kalimuendo all came off the bench at Selhurst, while Douglas Luiz is still awaiting his debut, having been an unused substitute.
Nuno Espírito Santo has named identical lineups for both fixtures so far, so will he stick with that XI, or mix things up?
Nottingham Forest predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-3-3): Sels; Aina, Murillo, Milenković, Williams; Sangaré, Anderson, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Wood.
Nottingham Forest player to watch vs West Ham
Chris Wood has, to date, scored eight goals in 14 Premier League meetings with West Ham so, having bagged a brace in Forest's home opener, the New Zealander will fancy his chances of finding the target here.
West Ham team news
Under pressure to change something, will Graham Potter stick with his rather defensive back five? On Tuesday, Potter deployed five defenders and three defensive midfielder, with Lucas Paquetà and Jarrod Bowen leading the line, the latter having a heated exchange with a supporter after full time.
Here, one of Niclas Füllkrug or Callum Wilson will surely return to lead the line, with Max Kilman and Aaron Wan-Bissaka also back in. Lastly, in goal, Mads Hermansen had endured a nightmare start, conceding eight goals in two games, so will he keep his place, or will Potter turn to Alphonse Areola?
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Nottingham Forest: (5-3-2): Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd, Diouf; Ward-Prowse, Souček, Paquetá; Bowen, Füllkrug.
West Ham player to watch vs Nottingham Forest
Jarrod Bowen scored a stunner in defeat against Forest in May, his fifth career goal against them, only one of which has come at the City Ground, but he'll remain West Ham's main goal threat.
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham prediction
We cannot see any other outcome than a comfortable Nottingham Forest victory, likely to swat aside a generally hapless and hopeless West Ham side: Nottingham Forest 3-0 West Ham United.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Nottingham Forest vs West Ham in the Premier League?
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United takes place on Sunday 31 August 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (BST), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PDT).