West Ham U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

West Ham U21

W W L L W

13th place in England U21 Premier League

0-1

18/08/2025 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21

L L L W W

17th place in England U21 Premier League

England U21 Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for West Ham U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 18 August 2025 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full West Ham U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 preview before placing your bet.

West Ham U21 are currently 13th with 30 points after 20 matches.
Nottingham Forest U21 sit 17th with 26 points from 20 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: West Ham U21 to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors West Ham U21, who have won 1 of the last 1 meetings. Nottingham Forest U21 have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2025-08-18

West Ham U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 - Prediction & Odds

West Ham U21

Nottingham Forest U21

2025-08-18 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Chelsea U21	43	20	14	1	5	52	25	27
02 Manchester United U21	43	20	13	4	3	43	26	17
03 Manchester City U21	40	20	13	1	6	59	21	38
04 Fulham U21	38	20	11	5	4	48	32	16
05 Ipswich U21	38	20	12	2	6	45	45	0
06 Southampton U21	36	20	10	6	4	36	29	7
07 Liverpool U21	35	20	11	2	7	49	36	13
08 Tottenham U21	35	20	11	2	7	42	32	10
09 Leicester City U21	31	20	9	4	7	48	42	6
10 Crystal Palace U21	31	20	9	4	7	36	31	5
11 Aston Villa U21	31	20	9	4	7	32	35	-3
12 Brighton U21	30	20	8	6	6	38	25	13
13 West Ham U21	30	20	8	6	6	44	35	9
14 Arsenal U21	29	20	8	5	7	28	33	-5
15 Sunderland U21	28	20	8	4	8	41	40	1
16 Middlesbrough U21	27	20	7	6	7	37	28	9
17 Nottingham Forest U21	26	20	8	2	10	23	23	0
18 Everton U21	25	20	7	4	9	33	36	-3
19 Reading U21	25	20	7	4	9	29	36	-7
20 Stoke City U21	25	20	7	4	9	29	42	-13
21 Newcastle U21	24	20	6	6	8	30	35	-5
22 Wolverhampton U21	23	20	6	5	9	30	45	-15
23 Norwich City U21	20	20	5	5	10	32	42	-10
24 Derby County U21	20	20	5	5	10	26	44	-18
25 Leeds United U21	18	20	5	3	12	28	40	-12
26 West Bromwich U21	18	20	5	3	12	26	41	-15
27 Birmingham U21	17	20	4	5	11	26	52	-26
28 Blackburn Rovers U21	14	20	4	2	14	27	46	-19
29 Burnley U21	13	20	3	4	13	22	42	-20

Head To Head

01/12/2023 15:00

West Ham U21

3 - 1

Nottingham Forest U21

ENG U21

West Ham U21

100%

Draw

Nottingham Forest U21

West Ham U21 Last 6 matches

13/08/2025 14:00

Woking 0 - 2 West Ham U21 ENL Cup

01/08/2025 04:30

Atletico Sanluqueno 2 - 0 West Ham U21 INT CF

25/07/2025 14:30

Boreham Wood 1 - 2 West Ham U21 INT CF

22/07/2025 14:10

Northampton Town 0 - 0 West Ham U21 INT CF

19/07/2025 10:00

Maidenhead United 4 - 2 West Ham U21 INT CF

15/07/2025 14:00

Ebbsfleet United 2 - 0 West Ham U21 INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest U21

12/08/2025 14:00

Boreham Wood 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21 ENL Cup

02/08/2025 10:00

Altrincham 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest U21 INT CF

07/05/2025 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21 0 - 0 Lyonnais II PLI CUP

28/04/2025 14:00

Fulham U21 0 - 0 Nottingham Forest U21 ENG U21

15/04/2025 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21 0 - 0 Athletic Bilbao B PLI CUP

11/04/2025 14:00

Nottingham Forest U21 2 - 0 Leicester City U21 ENG U21

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Premier Le...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

West Ham U21

157

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Goals

Scored

154

Avg. per game

0.98

Conceded

149

Avg. per game

0.95

Scored

125

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

118

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 157 matches

YesNo

92 (59%)65 (41%)

In last 157 matches

NoYes

88 (55%)71 (45%)

West Ham U21

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest U21

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)27 18(40%)

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)17 28(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

West Ham U21

Nottingham Forest U21

Shots

West Ham U21

Total shots

10.80 avg / game

Blocked

65 total

Avg. 2.41

Nottingham Forest U21

Total shots

10.27 avg / game

Blocked

63 total

Avg. 2.52

West Ham U21 Pass Nottingham Forest U21

Total passes

8640

Avg. 455 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

4508

Avg. 376 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

West Ham U21

11335

Avg. 72.20 / game

Nottingham Forest U21

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Nottingham Forest U21

7459

Avg. 46.91 / game

OTHERS

West Ham U21

157

Played games

Nottingham Forest U21

159

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.35

4.54

713

Corners

754

4.74

0.97

152

Throw-ins

0.57

0.66

103

Offsides

0.59

0.97

152

GK saves

107

0.67

West Ham U21

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.58

248

256

1.61

0.08

0.06

3.80

597

Fouls

588

3.70

1.80

283

Tackles

166

1.04

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How We Build the West Ham U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for West Ham U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 on 18 August 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England U21 Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

West Ham U21 vs Nottingham Forest U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess West Ham U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest U21's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England U21 Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England U21 Premier League standings and the England U21 Premier League form table to understand exactly where West Ham U21 and Nottingham Forest U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England U21 Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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