Match
Details & Event Overview
- Fixture:
Nottingham Forest vs West Ham United
- Date:
31 August 2025 (Sunday)
- Kick-off:
13:00 UTC, which translates to 14:00 BST in the UK
- Venue:
The City Ground, Nottingham – an intimate stadium with a capacity
of around 30,576
This match falls in Matchweek 3
of the Premier League, just before the international break.
Team
News & Possible Line-ups
Nottingham
Forest
- Recent Form:
Forest have kicked off the season on a positive note, sitting fifth in
the league thanks to a 3-1 home win against Brentford and a 1-1 draw
away at Crystal Palace
- Form Stats:
So far, they've netted 4 goals and conceded 2 across two matches,
averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game
- Keys to Watch:
Chris Wood leads their scoring charts with two goals already this season
- Injury Watch:
Defender Domínguez is confirmed out
Predicted XI (4–2–3–1):
- GK:
Matz Sels
- Defence:
Aina (RB), Milenković, Murillo, Williams (LB)
- Midfield pivot:
Sangaré, Anderson
- Attacking trio:
Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi
- Striker:
Chris Wood
West
Ham United
- Current Woes:
The Hammers have endured a miserable start, losing both opening
matches—3-0 to Sunderland and 5-1 to Chelsea. They've scored just once
while conceding eight
- Transfer Dynamics:
Lucas Paquetá is the subject of an Aston Villa loan offer involving a £47m
obligation to buy; he could miss the match depending on how the transfer
progresses
- Suspensions & Squad: Mohammed Kudus remains sidelined through a
three-match suspension. Summerville and Guilherme are also reported out,
with uncertainties around other squad members
Predicted XI (possibly 3–4–1–2):
- GK:
Fabianski (or Areola/Foderingham as options)
- Defenders:
Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Aguerd (if fit) or Emerson as cover
- Midfield:
Alvarez, Souček; Paquetá (if available); Summerville likely absent
- Attack:
Bowen, Antonio, Fullkrug
Head-to-Head
& Historical Context
- All-Time Meetings:
Across all competitions, West Ham and Forest have gone head-to-head around
122 times, with both clubs enjoying 48 wins apiece, and 26 draws
- Premier League Era & Recent Clashes:
- Feb 2024: Forest 2–0 West Ham (home)
- Nov 2024: Forest 3–0 West Ham (home)
- May 2025: Forest clinched a dramatic 2–1 away victory
at the London Stadium
- Trend:
Forest have been dominant in recent showdowns—especially at home, but also
increasingly on the road.
Live
Stream & Broadcast Info
- UK Viewers:
The match is scheduled for live broadcast on Sky Sports, having
been rescheduled due to Forest’s involvement in Europa Conference League
play-offs
- Global Access:
Specific international streams may vary, but platforms like Goal.com
often provide country-by-country viewing details