Nottingham Forest will play their first home Premier League game in 23 years when they take on West Ham on Sunday. They got their campaign off to a poor start, losing 2-0 at Newcastle, and will need to make home advantage count to boost their chances of beating the drop. Like Forest, West Ham also succumbed to a 2-0 defeat, falling at home to defending champions Manchester City. The Hammers have lost five of their last six away league matches coming into this one. The last time Forest played West Ham at home, they won 5-0 back in 2014, and their fans would love nothing more than a repeat on Sunday. That said, West Ham are by far the more experienced at this level, so could eke out the three points. 0:1
Omar Richards is the only player ruled out for Nottingham Forest when they welcome West Ham on Sunday. Ryan Yates will be assessed for the hosts, though Jack Colback may keep his place in midfield. Summer signings Orel Mangala and Taiwo Awoniyi are looking to make their full debut. Nayef Aguerd remains West Ham's only confirmed absentee for Sunday's game at Nottingham Forest, but David Moyes is sweating on the fitness of Craig Dawson and Lukasz Fabianski. With Angelo Ogbonna also struggling for fitness, Ben Johnson may start at centre-back again. Maxwel Cornet missed the defeat to Manchester City as he wasn't registered in time, yet should make the matchday squad on Sunday.
Nottingham Forest have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against West Ham in all competitions. West Ham have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches (Premier League). West Ham have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League).