Nottingham Forest triumphed over West Ham United with a commanding 3-0 victory in Matchweek 10, showcasing efficiency and sharpness in front of goal. Forest capitalized on their opportunities while West Ham struggled to create meaningful chances, resulting in a lopsided scoreline that highlighted the difference in finishing quality between the two sides.

Key Stats Breakdown
Forest registered 18 shots with an impressive xG of 2.37, converting three of those chances into goals. In contrast, West Ham could only manage 3 shots throughout the match, with a mere xG of 0.25. Nottingham Forest’s clinical finishing and attacking intent were key, while West Ham’s lack of offensive spark left them unable to respond.
Momentum and Game Flow

The momentum chart shows a clear edge for Nottingham Forest, who maintained control for most of the game. Forest took the lead through Chris Wood in the 27th minute (xG 0.36), and continued their push with goals from Callum Hudson-Odoi (64’) and Ola Aina (78’), leaving West Ham reeling and without answers.
Shots Taken and Shots on Goal


Nottingham Forest’s shot map highlights their precision, with three on-target shots resulting in goals, making the most of their opportunities in the final third.


In contrast, West Ham struggled with just one shot on target and two blocked shots, as their attempts to break through Forest’s defense proved futile.
Possession Tactics and Pass Map Analysis

Forest’s pass map showcases a well-balanced build-up, utilizing the midfield with Ryan Yates and Nicolas Domínguez connecting the play effectively. The involvement of Morgan Gibbs-White and Callum Hudson-Odoi in advanced positions added an extra edge to their attacks.

On the other hand, West Ham’s pass map reflects their struggle to find fluidity in possession. While Lucas Paquetá and Emerson Palmieri tried to create movement down the left, their overall play was disjointed, resulting in limited threat.
This decisive win marks a significant step for Nottingham Forest as they outperformed West Ham both tactically and in execution. Forest’s clinical edge and structured play left West Ham unable to respond, securing an emphatic victory and adding three valuable points to Forest’s season tally.