West Ham United (3-4-2) travel to face off against Nottingham Forest (4-1-4) on Saturday, November 2nd. This match will be played at The City Ground in Nottingham. Both club’s come into this one having won their previous match. The match starts at 11:00 AM ET.
West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest
West Ham United Is Coming Off A Win
West Ham United will be coming off a solid 2-1 win over Manchester United. This win came on their home pitch and despite the win, they were still the heavy underdog, with a money line payout of +215. The three combined goals jumped above the over/under line of 2.5 goals.
West Ham’s offensive attack took just three total shots on goal, with 12 total shots. Both clubs took six corner kicks, and the Hammers’ only block shot of the match came on a penalty kick attempt by Manchester United.
On offense, Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen are the two West Ham players to score, with Bowen also taking a total of three shots. Danny Ings had the only assist for the club, which was also on a penalty kick.
Łukasz Fabiański finished with four saves and allowed just one goal. As a defensive unit, West Ham allowed five total shots on goal and 18 shots overall. They intercepted 13 passes and blocked one shot.
Through nine matches, West Ham United is 13th in the EPL with a record of 3-4-2. They have been favored in two matches, going 1-1 in those contests. Over their last seven matches, West Ham has gone 2-3-2. On October 27th, they picked up a win over 14th-ranked Manchester United. Following this match, they will take on Everton FC at home on November 9th.
Nottingham Forest Is Coming Off A Win
Nottingham Forest will be looking to build off their 3-1 win over Leicester City. This win came on the road and took place at the same time as a +140 payout, which was higher than the payout for a draw or a win by Leicester City.
The four combined goals jumped above the over/under line of 2.5 goals. The club’s attack was led by Chris Wood, who scored two times on his three total shot attempts. Ryan Yates was the only other player for Nottingham Forest to score.
Matz Sels finished with one goal allowed and didn’t make a single save. Overall, Leicester City took 11 shots and just one shot on goal. Nottingham’s defense had six blocked shots and intercepted 10 passes.
Through nine matches, Nottingham Forest has a record of 4-1-4, putting them in 7th place in the EPL. They have won two straight matches and have gone 2-0-1 in their last three. Overall, they are 1-1-2 at home and 3-0-2 on the road. This match vs. West Ham United will be their final match before a home match vs. Newcastle United on November 10th. In the EPL standings, they are one point behind Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea.
West Ham United Offense Breakdown
West Ham United has scored 1.3 goals per match this season, which is 11th in the EPL. Jarrod Bowen is their top scorer with two goals, which is 33rd in the league. Kudus Mohammed has also scored two goals and leads the team in shots on goal. West Ham is 16th in the EPL in corners and has had fewer corners than their opponents in 44.4% of their matches. Their passing percentage is 82.4%, which is 12th in the league.
Nottingham Forest Offense Breakdown
Nottingham Forest has been a middle-of-the-pack offensive team this season, averaging 1.2 goals per match, which is 14th in the EPL. They have been efficient with their shots, ranking 8th in the league in shots on goal. Chris Wood has been their top offensive player, leading the team in goals scored and shots on goal. He is 6th in the EPL in goals scored and 4th in shots on goal. He also leads the team in assists. Overall, Nottingham Forest has had fewer corners than their opponents in 44.4% of their matches this season.
West Ham United Defense Breakdown
West Ham United’s defense has been inconsistent of late, but they did hold Manchester United to just one goal in their most recent match. Overall, they are 15th in the EPL in goals allowed at 1.8 per match. They are also 10th in blocked shots and 4th in interceptions. Keeper Alphonse Aréola has just one clean sheet this season and is 14th in the EPL with 19 saves.
Nottingham Forest Defense Breakdown
Nottingham Forest’s defense has been solid this season, allowing just 0.8 goals per match, which is the second-best mark in the EPL. They are also fourth in blocked shots and third in interceptions. Keeper Matz Sels is eighth in the league with 26 saves and has three clean sheets. Over their last six matches, they have given up just five goals, and they have held three of their last six opponents to one goal or less. Overall, they have faced a tough schedule, as three of their last six opponents are in the top 10 in scoring.
West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction
Coming into this EPL matchup, Nottingham Forest has been one of the top defensive clubs in the league, allowing the 2nd fewest goals per match. Our projections have this one ending in a 1-1 draw, with the payout at +245. Chris Wood is given the best odds to score a goal for Nottingham Forest, while Michail Antonio is the top projected goal scorer for West Ham United.
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Last updated:October 29, 2024 Nottingham Forest FC, West Ham United FC