Nottingham Forest presents a critical juncture for both teams, particularly for Forest as they vie for a place in the Champions League. Currently situated seventh in the league standings, Nottingham requires a victory to sustain their aspirations . Conversely, West Ham enters this fixture with little more than pride at stake after recently securing a win against Manchester United. This context heightens the stakes of the encounter, making it an intriguing proposition for fans and analysts alike.
West Ham on Sunday to maintain any realistic hope of Champions League qualification. A loss would mathematically eliminate them from top-five contention, while a draw would virtually end their chances. After three games without a win, Forest can't afford to drop points before their final match against Chelsea.
West Ham, playing only for pride, will seek to spoil Forest's ambitions. Following their first win since February at Old Trafford, the Irons, now 15th, and Graham Potter will aim to build on that momentum in their remaining two matches.
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West Ham‘s departing quartet of Aaron Cresswell, Vladimír Coufal, Łukasz Fabiański and Danny Ings will turn out at the London Stadium for the final time in claret and blue this weekend, although it remains to be seen if all four will start against Forest.
Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio, with the long-term absentees missing for the final two games of the campaign
West Ham United possible starting lineup: Areola; Cresswell, Kilman, Todibo; Coufal, Soucek, Ward-Prowse, Wan-Bissaka; Paqueta; Bowen, Kudus
Nottingham Forest possible starting lineup: Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Yates, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Wood
In terms of lineups, West Ham is likely to adopt a 3-4-1-2 formation featuring key players such as Areola and Bowen, who has been instrumental this season with twelve goals . Nottingham Forest’s squad faces challenges due to injuries affecting several key players including Taiwo Awoniyi and potentially Hudson-Odoi . The absence of such pivotal figures could significantly influence their performance against a resilient West Ham side.
For viewers looking to watch the match live, various streaming options are available depending on geographical location. Platforms like fuboTV and NBC Sports will cover the event extensively . Predictions regarding the outcome remain speculative; however, given West Ham's recent form and home advantage combined with Forest's pressing need for points, fans can anticipate an engaging contest filled with tension and tactical intrigue.
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