FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 25 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Nottingham Forest v West Ham United fixture

West Ham Utd. face a trip to Nottingham Forest at City Ground at lunchtime on Sunday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Hammers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 30 and win only 9 of the 55 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 28 DecNottm. Forest0 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Wed 22 OctWest Ham Utd.1 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2002/2003Sat 04 JanWest Ham Utd.3 - 2Nottm. ForestFAC
1998/1999Sat 13 FebWest Ham Utd.2 - 1Nottm. ForestPREM
1998/1999Sat 19 SepNottm. Forest0 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
1996/1997Wed 01 JanWest Ham Utd.0 - 1Nottm. ForestPREM
1996/1997Wed 23 OctWest Ham Utd.4 - 1Nottm. ForestLC

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

West Ham Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Nottm. Forest are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 6 points from their 9 games thus far. West Ham Utd.'s total of 17 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest61235105
West Ham Utd.64119613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Hammers of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at City Ground with West Ham Utd. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest No sequences of note
West Ham Utd. 4 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.