The City Ground will stage the clash of managers seemingly close to the exit door, as Nottingham Forest host West Ham United.

Despite taking four points from their opening two matches, doubts have been cast over Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s future.

Nuno retains the backing of supporters but after a rift with owner Evangelos Marinakis, it remains to be seen how long the Forest manager will remain at the helm.

His side will return in front of their home fans for the first time since defeating Brentford 3-1 on the opening day of the 2025/26 English Premier League season.

They will play a troubled West Ham side, with Hammers manager Graham Potter overseeing their worst start to a domestic campaign since the 1950s.

A disappointing opening-day 3-0 loss to newly-promoted Sunderland was followed by a 5-1 thumping in front of their home fans at the hands of London rivals Chelsea.

They were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

EPL Bets writer Callum Close has highlighted his selection for a treble that could land a decent profit, below.

What are the best bets for Nottingham Forest vs West Ham?

Nottingham Forest to win

West Ham have shown themselves to be miles off the standard this season and I see no reason for that to change against a Nottingham Forest side who are looking to go into the international break unbeaten.

Over 1.5 goals in the match

This line has happened in all five of the previous head-to-heads between these clubs.

Both of these two team’s respective matches this season have also featured more than one goal.

Jarrod Bowen to have over 0.5 shots on target

The England winger is one of the very few bright sparks in a dim atmosphere at the London Stadium.

Despite their two resounding losses this campaign, this selection has landed in both matches.

Where can I watch Nottingham Forest vs West Ham? 

Nottingham Forest vs West Ham will be live on Sky Sports and available to stream via its Sky Go service on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Kick-off at the City Ground is at 2pm (BST).

What is Nottingham Forest’s form? 

L-D-D-W-D

What is West Ham’s form?

W-W-L-L-L

What was the score when Nottingham Forest played West Ham in their last game?

West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest (EPL – May 18, 2025)

Who scored when Nottingham Forest played West Ham in their last game? 

Jarrod Bowen (86’)

Morgan Gibbs-White (11’), Nikola Milenkovic (61’)