Report | February 17
Nottingham Forest | 2 - 0 | West Ham United |
Taiwo Awoniyi 45 | ||
Callum Hudson-Odoi 90 |
49% | Possession | 51% |
19 | Total Shots | 10 |
8 | Shots on Target | 3 |
5 | Corners | 2 |
13 | Fouls | 15 |
Taiwo Awoniyi netted the first goal of the match for Forest in the 45th minute. Callum Hudson-Odoi put in another for Forest in the 94th minute, and there was nothing between the teams for the remainder, resulting in a 2-0 win.
Nuno Tavares posed a threat out wide all game, registering 5 crosses. Neither team showed a superior passing game. The Tricky Trees had 403 completed passes while the Hammers completed 418 passes.
Forest get back to winning ways. Meanwhile, things go from bad to worse for West Ham as they lose again.
Callum Hudson-Odoi | Taiwo Awoniyi |
Scored 1 goal | Scored 1 goal |
Drew 3 fouls (1st in the game) | Drew 3 fouls (1st in the game) |
Next up, Forest face the challenge of Villa on Saturday, February 24th. While West Ham meet Brentford at London Stadium on Monday, February 26th. Can the Tricky Trees win again? Will the Hammers halt their terrible form?
Preview | February 17
Forest will be hoping to put an end to their desperate run of form with a better result in this match. This may not be one for the neutral. The Tricky Trees are bottom 8 in the EPL in average xG (expected goals) at 1.06 per match, while their opponents West Ham come into the match having scored just 3 goals in their last 5 games. Morgan Gibbs-White has been a big threat this season and has taken 44 shots (24th in the EPL).
After taking 3 points from their last 5 matches, West Ham will be hoping to end their run of poor results. Goals could be a rarity in this matchup. The Hammers come in having scored just 3 total times in the last 5 matches, while their foe Forest average a measly 1.06 xG (expected goals) per match. Jarrod Bowen has been their top shot-taker this season with 58 shots (10th in the EPL). James Ward-Prowse has been their top assist man this season with 6 assists (9th in the EPL).
Forest-West Ham Prediction: 1-0
With a low-scoring game on the cards at the City Ground, Forest will look to benefit from home advantage to bag all three points.
Did you know? West Ham have recorded five wins, five losses, and two draws on the road this season.
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Report | February 11
West Ham United | 0 - 6 | Arsenal |
William Saliba 32 | ||
Bukayo Saka 41 [PK], 63 | ||
Gabriel Magalhães 44 | ||
Leandro Trossard 45 | ||
Declan Rice 65 |
29% | Possession | 71% |
5 | Total Shots | 25 |
1 | Shots on Target | 12 |
2 | Corners | 6 |
17 | Fouls | 11 |
William Saliba scored the match's first goal for Arsenal in the 32nd minute. After the first goal, Arsenal proceeded to add on 5 more goals on the way to a 6 goal thrashing of West Ham.
Declan Rice continually probed down the flank, getting 5 crosses into the box. West Ham's Kurt Zouma seemed off the pace defensively, committing 5 fouls in a frustrating game. In a further display of dominance from the Gunners, they completed a massive 405 more passes than the Hammers.
The wins keep on coming for Arsenal. Meanwhile, it's another loss for West Ham, who'll hope to turn things around quickly.
Bukayo Saka | Declan Rice |
1 penalty won | Assisted 2 goals |
8 shots (7th in the Premier League) | 5 crosses (1st in the game) |
Both squads play next on Saturday, February 17th. West Ham meet Forest at The City Ground, while Arsenal will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Burnley. Will the Hammers get out of this rough patch? Can the Gunners keep their great form going?
Report | February 4
Manchester United | 3 - 0 | West Ham United |
Rasmus Højlund 23 | ||
Alejandro Garnacho 49, 84 |
51% | Possession | 49% |
12 | Total Shots | 22 |
5 | Shots on Target | 3 |
5 | Corners | 8 |
10 | Fouls | 5 |
After no scoring action in the first half, Rasmus Højlund scored for Man United in the 23rd minute. Alejandro Garnacho took the game away from West Ham with a brace, leading them to an impressive 3-0 win.
Casemiro linked the play brilliantly all game, with an 87% pass completion. Neither team showed a superior passing game. United had 529 completed passes while the Hammers completed 483 passes.
Man United take six points from their last possible six. Meanwhile, West Ham just can't seem to catch a break.
Alejandro Garnacho | André Onana |
Scored 2 goals | Earned a clean sheet |
4 crosses (1st on their team) | Saved 4 shots |
Both squads play next on Sunday, February 11th. Man United have a crucial game against Villa, while West Ham take on Arsenal at London Stadium. Can United make it three wins in a row? Will the Hammers put this disappointment behind them?
Report | February 1
West Ham United | 1 - 1 | AFC Bournemouth |
James Ward-Prowse 61 [PK] | Dominic Solanke 3 |
48% | Possession | 52% |
9 | Total Shots | 9 |
3 | Shots on Target | 4 |
1 | Corners | 5 |
13 | Fouls | 11 |
Dominic Solanke opened the scoring early for Bournemouth in the third minute. James Ward-Prowse capitalised from the penalty spot to equalise in the 61st minute, and that's how it finished.
Kudus Mohammed posed a threat out wide all game, registering 6 crosses. For Bournemouth, Alex Scott continually probed down the flank, getting 7 crosses into the box. Neither team showed a superior passing game. The Hammers had 451 completed passes while the Cherries completed 488 passes.
West Ham are becoming the league's draw specialists. Meanwhile, Bournemouth end their streak of defeats.
James Ward-Prowse | Dominic Solanke |
Scored 1 goal | Scored 1 goal |
5 crosses (2nd on their team) | Drew 1 foul (4th on their team) |
Both squads play next on Sunday, February 4th. West Ham take on Man United at Old Trafford, while Bournemouth meet Forest at Vitality Stadium. Can the Hammers pick up a long-awaited three points? Will the Cherries continue to make strides?
Report | January 21
Sheffield United | 2 - 2 | West Ham United |
Ben Brereton Díaz 44 | Maxwel Cornet 28 | |
Oliver McBurnie 90 [PK] | James Ward-Prowse 79 [PK] |
57% | Possession | 43% |
21 | Total Shots | 16 |
6 | Shots on Target | 5 |
4 | Corners | 1 |
11 | Fouls | 10 |
Maxwel Cornet began the scoring for West Ham in the 28th minute. Sheffield United's Ben Brereton Díaz responded with a tying goal in the 44th minute. With the match tied at 1-1, West Ham reclaimed the lead with a James Ward-Prowse goal, but Sheffield United's men weren't finished. Oliver McBurnie made it 2-2 in the 103rd minute, as the two teams split the points.
James Ward-Prowse's excellent reading of the game was on show again, he intercepted the ball 4 times. For Sheffield United, Gustavo Hamer posed a threat out wide all game, registering 7 crosses. The Blades' passing game will give them reason to be confident in their next game, clocking up 495 completed passes. The Hammers only managed 369.
Sheffield United finally get another point on the board. Meanwhile, West Ham earn their second draw in a row.
Ben Brereton Díaz | James Ward-Prowse |
Scored 1 goal | 4 interceptions (21st in the Premier League) |
1 corner won | Scored 1 goal |
Next up, Sheffield United have a crucial game against Palace on Tuesday, January 30th. While West Ham meet Bournemouth at London Stadium on Thursday, February 1st. Can the Blades build on this result? Will the Hammers start a run of draws?
Report | January 2
West Ham United | 0 - 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
32% | Possession | 68% |
6 | Total Shots | 22 |
2 | Shots on Target | 8 |
2 | Corners | 0 |
4 | Fouls | 6 |
Brighton failed to take advantage in a goalless draw at London Stadium. They were superior throughout the game, but missed numerous chances to make their dominance pay. Opportunities were few and far between for West Ham, who will have been delighted to come away with a point and clean sheet.
James Ward-Prowse posed a threat out wide, leading the team in crosses. For Brighton, Pascal Groß pulled the strings for the Seagulls, he completed 111 passes which was a completion rate of 96%. Despite the draw, the Seagulls were dominant in the passing game, completing a massive 465 more passes than the Hammers.
West Ham's win streak snapped. Meanwhile, Brighton continue their string of mixed results.
Alphonse Aréola | Jason Steele |
Earned a clean sheet | Earned a clean sheet |
Saved 8 shots | Saved 2 shots |
Next up, West Ham will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Sheffield United on Sunday, January 21st. While Brighton take on Wolves at The American Express Community Stadium on Monday, January 22nd. Can the Hammers keep their point streak going? Will the Seagulls improve their form?
Nickname: The Hammers
Stadium: London Stadium (Capacity 62,500)
Manager: David Moyes (SCO)
Last Season: 14th
It was a season to remember for West Ham fans with the euphoria of becoming Europa Conference League champions but their domestic form suffered as a result. Back in Europe and without their midfield stalwart, what will the season have in store for the Hammers?
It was a scintillating end of season for Bowen, who scored the winner to secure the Hammers European glory. His stats dropped off generally compared to 21/22 but we expect him to be back to his best this year.
At the time of writing, West Ham are trying to find ways to spend the Declan Rice money. A midfield replacement is the main focus but they are big shoes to fill.
A winnable start on the road for West Ham. They've beaten Bournemouth in all of their last three meetings without conceding a goal.
A lot depends whether they can effectively replace Declan Rice, but either way the West Ham squad looks to have more quality than a lot of teams. That combined with the confidence of being European champions, we expect it'll be a respectable mid-table finish.
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West Ham - Top half finish: 2.00
(odds correct as of July 31, 2023, and subject to change)
Did you know? Both England's goalscorers in the 1966 World Cup final were West Ham players (Martin Peters and Geoff Hurst) as well as the captain (Bobby Moore).
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