West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 06 January

Betiball's prediction for West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest on 06 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 06/01/2026 16:00

West Ham United
1 - 2
Finished
Nottingham Forest
90+6' event Konstantinos Mavropanos
90+4' event Kyle Walker-Peters
80' event Freddie Potts / Mateus Fernandes
63' event Ezra Mayers / Oliver Scarles
63' event Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
61' event Jean-Clair Todibo
52' event Crysencio Summerville Goal cancelled
13' event Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
event 90+2' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Dilane Bakwa
event 89' Morgan Gibbs White
event 86' Morgan Gibbs White Penalty awarded
event 55' Nicolas Dominguez
event 46' Dilane Bakwa / Omari Hutchinson
90+6' event Konstantinos Mavropanos
event 90+2' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Dilane Bakwa
90+4' event Kyle Walker-Peters
event 89' Morgan Gibbs White
80' event Freddie Potts / Mateus Fernandes
event 86' Morgan Gibbs White Penalty awarded
63' event Ezra Mayers / Oliver Scarles
event 55' Nicolas Dominguez
63' event Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
event 46' Dilane Bakwa / Omari Hutchinson
61' event Jean-Clair Todibo
52' event Crysencio Summerville Goal cancelled
13' event Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
West Ham United West Ham United
Substitutions
#63 Ezra Mayers
#32 Freddie Potts
#19 Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus
#24 Guido Rodriguez
#1 Mads Hermansen
#27 Soungoutou Magassa
#55 Mohamadou Kante
#3 Max Kilman
#40 George Earthy
West Ham United West Ham United Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
14Shots13
3Shots on Goal5
15Fouls9
6Corner Kick5
9Free kick14
1Offside0
3Yellow card0
47Aerial41
3Save3
19Successful Tackles9
6Interceptions6
21Long pass19
0Assist1
2Successful center5
3Substitution2
6Shots off goal4
0Hit The Post1
24Head Success20
5Blocked4
19Tackle8
2Dribbles2
23Throw-in27
369Passes412
99Attacks108
51Dangerous attacks77
3Corner Kicks(HT)2
3BigChances1
3BigChancesMissed0
11ShotsInsideBox7
3ShotsOutsideBox6
64DuelsWon51
0.97ExpectedGoals1.35
0.39xGOT2.39
17Touches In Opposition Box26
19AccurateCrosses27
39GroundDuelsWon30
25AerialDuelsWon21
33Clearances32
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#29 Dilane Bakwa
#4 Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
#12 Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo
#15 Arnaud Kalimuendo
#37 Nicolo Savona
#9 Taiwo Awoniyi
#24 James Mcatee
#44 Zach Abbott
#18 Angus Gunn
Commentary
90+6' Konstantinos Mavropanos - West Ham United receive a yellow card
90+4' Kyle Walker-Peters - West Ham United receive a yellow card
90+2' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Dilane Bakwa
89' Penalty scored! Morgan Gibbs White - Nottingham Forest
86' VAR review - Nottingham Forest
80' West Ham United — substitution: Freddie Potts / Mateus Fernandes
63' West Ham United — substitution: Ezra Mayers / Oliver Scarles
63' West Ham United — substitution: Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
61' Jean-Clair Todibo - West Ham United receive a yellow card
55' Goal! Nicolas Dominguez - Nottingham Forest
52' VAR review - West Ham United
46' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Dilane Bakwa / Omari Hutchinson
13' Own goal! Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos - West Ham United

How We Build the West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest on 06 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess West Ham United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where West Ham United and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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