West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest match preview | January 6, 2026

Premier League | Matchday 21

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January 6, 2026 | 8:00 pmNottingham ForestOur West Ham United and Nottingham Forest predictions for the upcoming Premier League on January 6, 2026 could be the difference between winning and losing.

Best Betting Tips

Both Teams To Score Yes/NoNoProbability51%Best Odd2.20Bookmaker N1Bet

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Goals Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 goalsProbability57%Best Odd1.95Bookmaker N1Bet

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Win/Draw/WinNottingham ForestProbability36%Best Odd2.32Bookmaker

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Expert TipUnder 2.5 goalsProbability57%Best Odd1.95Bookmaker N1Bet

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The bottom of the table clash between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest takes place on January 6, 2026 8:00 pm, with both teams looking for a crucial three points, as they aim to rise the standings following disappointing campaigns to date. {Despite neither side having hit top form in Premier League, we see Nottingham Forest who are the favorites for victory ahead of kick-off.

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Best West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest pre-match odds

ProbabilityWest Ham United36%Draw28%Nottingham Forest36%

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Head-to-head record comparison

PerformanceWest Ham United L 3 - 0 D 2 - 2 L 0 - 1 L 3 - 0 L 2 - 3 West Ham United recorded a 3 - 0 when they played against Wolverhampton Wanderers last time around.West Ham United has won 3 and lost 12 of their matches over the last 6 month, drawing 5 in the process. In their previous 10 matches, West Ham United has scored a total of 11 goal(s), which works out at an average of 1.1 goal(s) per game. In contrast, West Ham United has conceded 10 goal(s).PerformanceNottingham Forest L 3 - 1 L 0 - 2 L 1 - 2 L 1 - 0 W 3 - 0 Nottingham Forest defeated Aston Villa in their last match by a scoreline of 3 - 1. Over the last 6 month, Nottingham Forest has registered a total of 5 wins, while losing 12 matches. As well as this, Nottingham Forest has drawn 3. Nottingham Forest average 1.2 goals per 90 minutes over their last 10 matches, having found the back of the net a total of 12 times from such encounters.

Expert tip for the Derby match between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest

Our top tip for this bottom-of-the-table clash is to bet on Under 2.5 goals, which based on our expert analysis, has a probability rating of 57% pre-match, as well as odds of 1.95 from N1Bet. However, with many predicting a close encounter between the duo, betting on Double Chance 12 perhaps comes with less risk, with a rating of 72%. Double Chance allows bettors to cover two out of the three possible outcomes in a match, adding a layer of flexibility and risk mitigation to their wagers.

Best TipUnder 2.5 goalsBest Odd At N1Bet1.95Go to N1BetT&C's apply. 18+