TIPS - Nottingham Forest VS West Ham United

[(Nottingham Forest) Strength]:
1. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Premier League club Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Brazilian club Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas for the transfer of goalkeeper John Victor.
2. Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 against Crystal Palace F.C. in the last game. They kept unbeaten in the last two games with 1 win and 1 draw, being in good form.
3. Nottingham Forest defeated Brentford F.C. 3-1 in the last home game, with remarkable home performance in the new season.
4. Nottingham Forest scored 4 goals in the last two games with a good offensive efficiency.
5. AH market provided a -0.5/1 line for stronger Nottingham Forest so far.

[(Nottingham Forest) Neutral]:
1. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has publicly addressed rumors of tension between himself and head coach Nuno Espirito Santo for the first time. He emphasized that they maintain a \"solid relationship\" and confirmed that key discussions will take place in the coming days.

[(Nottingham Forest) Weakness]:
1. Nottingham Forest conceded goals in two consecutive games, with vulnerabilities at the back.

[(West Ham United F.C.) Strength]:
1. Official news: West Ham United have announced the signing of French U21 international and AS Monaco midfield prospect Soungoutou Magassa.
2. Beijing time on August 29, official news: West Ham United F.C. have signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from Southampton. According to Sky Sports, the total transfer fee for the player is 42 million pounds.
3. West Ham United F.C. scored in the last two consecutive games with an improved offense.

[(West Ham United F.C.) Neutral]:
1. According to reports, Jose Mourinho could soon return to management after being dismissed by Fenerbahce S.K.. In recent days, West Ham United have been actively pursuing the Portuguese coach and are prepared to offer him the managerial position in the coming days. Intermediaries have already made contact with his representatives.

[(West Ham United F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Off-colour West Ham United F.C. just lost 2-3 to Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. in the EFL Cup, making it three defeats in a row.
2. West Ham United F.C. conceded 11 goals in 3 games with a terrible defense.
3. West Ham United F.C. lost to Nottingham Forest in their last encounter, being at a mental disadvantage.

[Tips]:
There is a clear disparity in form between the two teams this new season.

Nottingham Forest have maintained steady performances, while West Ham United F.C. have struggled defensively, as evident in their dismal midweek cup game filled with defensive vulnerabilities.

The bookmakers are strongly backing Nottingham Forest in this game, so we expect the hosts to win.

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Nottingham Forest (-0.5/1)