The Premier League’s busy schedule continues on January 6 with Matchday 21 featuring two teams at risk of relegation. West Ham United and Nottingham Forest find themselves near the bottom of the table, with West Ham currently trailing Forest by four points. West Ham has suffered four losses in their last five matches, while Nottingham Forest has endured a four-game losing streak since their victory over Tottenham on December 14.

Kickoff at London Stadium is scheduled for 3 PM ET. Nottingham Forest is a +130 favorite (bet $100 to win $130) at DraftKings Sportsbook in the latest odds, while West Ham aims to bounce back as +215 underdogs (bet $100 to win $215). A draw is priced at +235 with an over/under total of 2.5 goals (Over -110, Under -115). For updated picks, check out SportsLine here.

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Predictions for West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest

• Both teams to score (-134): 1 unit
• Nottingham Forest to win (+130): 0.5 units

West Ham will be looking to end their winless streak, having recently suffered a defeat to Wolves, while Nottingham Forest’s prospects are also dismal after a series of losses. This match is critical for both as they fight against relegation.

Defensive Issues for West Ham West Ham’s season hit a new low with a recent heavy defeat to Wolves, who have had a miserable start to their campaign. Despite being in a favorable position to win, West Ham failed to deliver, demonstrating profound struggles in their performance. The team is facing relegation odds of -333 as most sportsbooks estimate them as leading candidates for the drop.

Nottingham Forest, currently ahead of West Ham by four points, is not immune from relegation threats either, priced at +400 to go down. After changing managers multiple times this season without success, they must prioritize a win to regain momentum.

Can Forest Secure a Win Away? Forest, after a commendable previous season, has endured bad luck and results under new management. Under Sean Dyche, they’ve exhibited some promise, but a recent downward trend is evident. However, historically they performed well against West Ham, suggesting they may have the edge in this upcoming clash.

With both squads troubled, Nottingham’s slightly superior roster could dictate the match’s outcome.