West Ham United faces Nottingham Forest this Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 5pm (Brasília time), at London Stadium, at The BrazilianLucas Paquetáis confirmed as a starter in the Hammers midfield, overcoming a recent back problem that took him out of the previous game. The official lineups were released, with West Ham betting on the midfielder’s return to create decisive plays.
The direct confrontation in the relegation zone places the home team in 18th place and the visitors in 17th. The broadcast on Brasil takes place on ESPN and Disney+, with complete coverage of the duel.
Paquetá represents a fundamental player in the tactical scheme, distributing passes and organizing the attack. Sua presence increases the chances of West Ham reacting after a negative sequence.
Lucas Paquetá confirmed in midfield
Lucas Paquetá starts the match as a starter, working in the creation sector alongside Tomas Souček and Mateus Fernandes. The Brazilian overcame back discomfort and trained normally in the previous days. Sua vision of the game helps Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville on the wings.
The return of Paquetá reinforces the midfield, which suffered without his presence in the last match. Ele has accumulated important assists and goals in the current season.
Official team lineups
West Ham lines up in 4-2-3-1 with Alphonse Areola in goal. The defense has Kyle Walker-Peters, Jean-Clair, Todibo, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Oliver Scarles. Tomas Souček, Mateus Fernandes and Lucas Paquetá form the midfield, while Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville and Taty Castellanos complete the attack.
Nottingham Forest uses the same 4-2-3-1, with Matz Sels as goalkeeper. Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo and Neco Williams defend. Elliot Anderson and Nicolás Domínguez protect, with Morgan Gibbs-White, Omari Hutchinson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Igor Jesus in the offensive sector.
- West Ham:Areola; Walker-Peters, Todibo, Mavropanos, Scarles; Souček, Fernandes, Paquetá; Bowen, Summerville, Castellanos.
- Nottingham Forest:Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Domínguez; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus.
These choices prioritize balance between defense and quick transitions.
Where to watch the match live
The exclusive broadcast on Brasil is with ESPN on closed TV and Disney+ on streaming. Assinantes follow in high definition, with narration and specialized analysis.
The game starts at 8pm local time in Londres (5pm in Brasília). Plataformas offer real-time replays and statistics.
Context in the classification of Premier League
West Ham has 14 points and is in the relegation zone after nine games without a win. The team is looking for points at home to reduce the gap with their direct rivals. Nottingham Forest has 18 points and comes from consecutive defeats, but maintains a minimal advantage.
This round highlights clashes at the bottom of the table, with results directly impacting permanence.
Embezzlements and tactical adjustments
West Ham does not have Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf, absent due to international commitments. Lukasz Fabianski remains injured in the reserve goal.
Nottingham Forest deals with casualties as Chris Wood and Ibrahim Sangaré due to injury. Ryan Yates and Willy Boly also miss the cast.
- Absences West Ham: Wan-Bissaka (selection), Diouf (selection), Fabianski (injury).
- Absences Forest: Wood (injury), Sangaré (injury), Yates (injury), Boly (out).
These absences force improvisations in both formations.
Players to watch in the duel
Lucas Paquetá leads creations for West Ham, with precise passes and attacks. Jarrod Bowen threatens from the wings and looks for decisive goals.
Through Forest, Morgan Gibbs-White organizes plays and Igor Jesus acts as a reference in the attack. Omari Hutchinson adds speed at the ends.
These athletes directly influence the balance of the match.
The ball rolls at 5pm (Brasília), broadcast on ESPN and Disney+. The confrontation defines crucial positions in the lower table.