West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head

[(West Ham United F.C.) Strength]:
1. West Ham United F.C. are in the relegation zone and urgently need points to get rid of the pressure of avoiding relegation, indicating strong motivation.
2. West Ham United F.C. have 9 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses in 16 encounters between the two teams, giving them a better mentality.

[(West Ham United F.C.) Neutral]:
1. West Ham United F.C. ended 7 of the previous 10 home games, demonstrating open performances overall.

[(West Ham United F.C.) Weakness]:
1. According to media reports, Nuno Espirito Santo may only be granted one final game in charge due to poor results. Even if he remains in the dugout for this fixture, it is highly likely to be his last match at the helm of West Ham United F.C.
2. West Ham United F.C. suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. in the last game. They are now on a 9-game winless run, suffering 5 defeats.
3. West Ham United F.C. scored 4 goals in the last 5 games, scoring no goals in two of them, boasting weak offense.
4. West Ham United F.C. are the worst defensive team in the league this season. After 20 rounds, the team conceded 41 goals. They are also one of the teams with the worst defense at home this season so far, conceding 23 goals.
5. West Ham United F.C. received 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses at home this season so far, failing to show their home advantage.

[(Nottingham Forest F.C.) Strength]:
1. Nottingham Forest F.C. are only 4 points ahead of West Ham United F.C. A defeat in this fixture would narrow that gap significantly, leaving them vulnerable to being overtaken, even slipping into the relegation zone. Thus, their motivation is high.

[(Nottingham Forest F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Nottingham Forest F.C. lost 3-1 to Aston Villa F.C. in the last match, suffering a 4-game losing streak in the league, which shows the team's poor recent form.
2. Nottingham Forest F.C. scored 19 goals this season so far, with an average of 0.95 goals per game, featuring poor attack.
3. Nottingham Forest F.C. conceded 8 goals in the last 5 away games, boasting flawed defense on the road.
4. Nottingham Forest F.C. recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses away from home this season so far, with a win rate of 20%. They are now good at playing on the road.
5. Nottingham Forest F.C. lost the last 4 games in AH, revealing poor winning strength and trends.

[Tips]:
Deep in the relegation zone, West Ham United F.C. are in desperate need of points to ease their relegation pressure, indicating strong motivation.

Besides, they secured 9 wins and 1 draw in their last 16 meetings against Nottingham Forest F.C., giving them a better psychological advantage.

The team are on a nine-match winless streak, boasting weak attack as they scored just four times in five games while being shut out twice.

Furthermore, despite owning the league's poorest defensive record and a dismal 20% home win rate, the sheer necessity of survival is expected to be a powerful catalyst for the squad.

In contrast, Nottingham Forest F.C. are also in poor form, suffering a 4-game losing streak.

They scored an average of less than 1 goal per game and have an away win rate of only 20%, revealing flawed defense on the road.

Combined with their motivation to avoid relegation and H2H advantage, West Ham United are expected to remain unbeaten at home and grab crucial points.

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