West Ham vs Nottingham Forest prediction 12.11.2023

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Sunday, 12th November 2023
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
• Venue: London Stadium (London)

West Ham has typically placed mid-table in the past decade and the 2023/24 season is no different with a collection of 14 points from their first 11 matches. Their recent performance has been lackluster, securing only two victories in their last seven matches across all competitions. However, they managed a 1-0 victory against Olympiacos at home in the Europa League last Thursday. The game was evenly contested, but West Ham managed to secure all three points. This victory may provide the boost in confidence that David Moyes’ team needs for their upcoming match against Nottingham Forest.

Nottingham Forest struggled to avoid relegation last season, but they appear much more secure in the 2023/24 season. So far, they’ve accrued 13 points, a comfortable seven points above the relegation zone teams, keeping them at a safe distance from danger. Despite a challenging season, Steven Cooper’s side has held strong, losing only two of their last eight matches. Their latest victory was a 2-0 home win against Aston Villa. Despite having only 26% ball possession and five shots on goal, Nottingham Forest managed to score two goals and secure their third win of the season. This win should boost their confidence ahead of their match against West Ham.

West Ham vs Nottingham Forest pick: Over 2.5 goals

Recently, the majority of West Ham’s games have seen a high score. In fact, in six out of the last eight matches, West Ham has scored three or more goals. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest has exceeded 2.5 goals in two of the last three games. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals is likely to be the safest bet for this match.