West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news

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·6 gennaio 2026

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news

West Ham United host Nottingham Forest tonight while they aim to end a demoralising nine-game winless run.

Nuno Espírito Santo’s side has moved four points adrift of safety following a bruising 3-0 defeat at Molineux against bottom side Wolves. The manager must find a solution for his side’s lack of attacking threat after they failed to record a single shot on target last time out. Despite the selection challenges, the atmosphere at the London Stadium will be tense as the hosts search for their first home win of the new year to climb out of the bottom three.

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Nuno Espírito Santo could look to his new January arrivals to provide a much-needed spark. Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe are both available and could be thrust straight into the starting lineup. There is also hope that key playmaker Lucas Paquetá and defender Jean-Clair Todibo can overcome back and groin issues, respectively, to feature.

However, the squad remains stretched by international duty and long-term injuries. Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Łukasz Fabiański remains sidelined with a back injury. Consequently, Alphonse Areola will continue in goal behind a backline that may see Igor Julio return to the heart of the defence. Captain Jarrod Bowen prepares for his 200th Premier League start for the club.