"Starting with the hosts, while Nuno Espírito Santo might have only arrived at the London Stadium a couple of months ago, the former Nottingham Forest boss already finds his position hanging by a thread. Rightfully coming under a huge amount of scrutiny over the weekend as they were blown away thanks to a 3-0 drumming away at a Wolves squad who sit rock-bottom of the table, the pressure on Santo's shoulders has now reached a boiling point."
"Sat firmly in the drop zone, the Hammers have broken a string of unwanted records this season and are rightfully regarded as a standout relegation contender in 2026. Without a win from any of their previous nine consecutive Premier League appearances, West Ham have also gained a reputation for their glaring defensive issues. In fact, already shipping 41 top-flight goals sp far this season, West Ham hold the worst defensive tally among England's elite."
The Premier League moves into the second half of the 2025/26 season with a crucial midweek fixture as West Ham host Nottingham Forest in a relegation six-pointer. West Ham sit in the drop zone and have gone nine league matches without a win while conceding 41 top-flight goals, the worst defensive record in the division. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo faces mounting pressure after a 3-0 defeat at Wolves. Nottingham Forest briefly improved under Sean Dyche but have lost four straight Premier League matches by an aggregate 8-2 and now look vulnerable. Rangers seek to extend a recent flurry of strong results, increasing midweek betting interest.
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