Where to watch West Ham vs Nottingham Forest live with confirmed lineups for the 21st round of the Premier League

West Both teams occupy positions in the relegation zone, with the Hammers in 18th place with 14 points and the visitors in 17th with 18 points. Ambas the lineups were announced in advance, highlighting changes from previous games due to injuries and suspensions.

The duel takes on decisive aspects in the fight against decline, as a victory for Forest could open up a seven-point lead, while the home team seeks to reduce the difference to just one point. The broadcast on Brasil takes place on Disney+ and ESPN, allowing complete monitoring of the match.

Confirmed team lineups

The official lineups were announced hours before kickoff. West Ham adopts a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Alphonse Areola in goal and a defensive line made up of Kyle Walker-Peters, Jean-Clair, Todibo, Konstantinos Mavropanos and Oliver Scarles. In the middle, Tomas Soucek acts alongside Mateus Fernandes, while Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá, Crysencio Summerville and V. Castellanos complete the attack.

Nottingham Forest also opts for 4-2-3-1, with Matz Sels as goalkeeper. The defense includes Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo and Neco Williams. Elliot Anderson and Nicolás Domínguez form the midfielder duo, with Omari Hutchinson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Igor Jesus in the offensive sector.

• West Ham:Areola; Walker-Peters, Todibo, Mavropanos, Scarles; Soucek, Fernandes; Bowen, Paquetá, Summerville; Castellanos.
• Nottingham Forest:Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Murillo, Williams; Anderson, Domínguez; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus.

These formations reflect tactical adjustments by coaches to exploit opposing weaknesses.

Where to watch the match live

Exclusive transmission on Brasil is carried out by Disney+ and ESPN. Subscribers access the game in high definition, with narration options and expert commentary. Outros international channels show the confrontation, but in Brazilian territory these platforms concentrate the rights.

London Stadium welcomes the public at 8pm local time (5pm on Brasília). The expectation involves a full house, considering the importance of the game for both fans.

Current situation in the Premier League table

West Ham is going through a run of nine games without a win, including recent defeats that have increased the pressure on the coach. The team scored few goals in the last rounds and suffered from defensive failures. Nottingham Forest has accumulated four consecutive defeats, but maintains a four-point lead in the standings.

Round 21 presents this as one of the most balanced clashes at the bottom of the table. Estatísticas show that games between teams in the relegation zone often end with few goals.

Important injuries and absences

West Ham deals with absences like Lukasz Fabianski, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf, all out due to injuries or call-ups. Novos reinforcements like Castellanos gain immediate opportunity.

Nottingham Forest does not have Ryan Yates, Chris Wood, Ibrahim Sangaré and Willy Boly, impacting options in the midfield and attack. Essas casualties force tactical improvisations.

• West Ham absences: Fabianski (injury), Wan-Bissaka (out), Diouf (out).
• Forest absences: Yates (injury), Wood (injury), Sangaré (out), Boly (out).

Such absences directly influence the coaches’ choices.

Recent clash history

In recent meetings, West Ham had an advantage in some games, but Nottingham Forest won the corresponding match in the previous season. Most recent matches have ended with over 2.5 goals.

Referee Tony Harrington referees the match, known for his moderate average number of cards. Sua driving favors game flow without excessive interruptions.

Featured Players to Watch

Jarrod Bowen represents a constant threat for West Ham, with the ability to create imbalances in individual plays. Mateus Fernandes stands out in midfield due to his vision of the game.

For Forest, Morgan Gibbs-White leads offensive creations and appears as the main articulator. Igor Jesus looks for space in the attack to define moves.

These athletes decide crucial moments in balanced matches.

Tactical context of the duel

Both coaches prioritize defensive solidity, given their position in the table. West Ham exploits quick counterattacks with Summerville and Bowen. Forest bets on fast transitions led by Gibbs-White.

The match starts at 5pm (Brasília), broadcast on Disney+ and ESPN. The result directly impacts the classification in Premier League.