Former Nottingham Forest striker Stan Collymore has predicted a "comfortable" afternoon for West Ham when the Reds visit the London Stadium on Saturday.
Steve Cooper’s side make the journey down to the capital for the 3pm kick off as they look to build on an unexpected 1-1 draw with Man City on their last outing. The game is one that could be crucial for both Forest and West Ham.
Some reports suggest that a loss against the Reds could see the Hammers’ board forced into a decision over the future of David Moyes. West Ham currently sit in the final relegation place following a 2-0 loss against Tottenham last weekend.
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But Collymore has pointed to both Forest’s away record so far this season, as well as the attacking threats that West Ham have got as the reasons he believes the Hammers will take all three points from the game.
“Forest four points on the road since the turn of the year isn’t good,” he told TalkSPORT on Friday.
“I don’t expect them to go to a West Ham that are now going to be scrapping for their lives, I still think that Antonio and Bowen are a real threat.
“They’ve still got options on the bench like Scamacca, who hasn’t hit the ground running but I’m going to say this really measly record on the road is to continue.
“But I’m going for a fairly comfortable afternoon for the Hammers.”
Fellow pundit Mark Lawrenson is in agreement with Collymore over the result, although the former Liverpool man does believe it will be a close game. Meanwhile, Chris Sutton believes that both teams will take a point from the game.
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