West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

West Ham United

D L D W L

14th place in English Premier League

1-2

18/05/2025 09:15

Nottingham Forest

W L D D W

7th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 09:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest preview before placing your bet.

West Ham United are currently 14th with 43 points after 38 matches.
Nottingham Forest sit 7th with 65 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Nottingham Forest to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Nottingham Forest, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. West Ham United have 2 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

09:15

2025-05-18

West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest - Prediction & Odds

West Ham United

Nottingham Forest

2025-05-18 09:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

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

01 Liverpool	84	38	25	9	4	86	41	45
02 Arsenal	74	38	20	14	4	69	34	35
03 Manchester City	71	38	21	8	9	72	44	28
04 Chelsea	69	38	20	9	9	64	43	21
05 Newcastle United	66	38	20	6	12	68	47	21
06 Aston Villa	66	38	19	9	10	58	51	7
07 Nottingham Forest	65	38	19	8	11	58	46	12
08 Brighton Hove Albion	61	38	16	13	9	66	59	7
09 AFC Bournemouth	56	38	15	11	12	58	46	12
10 Brentford	56	38	16	8	14	66	57	9
11 Fulham	54	38	15	9	14	54	54	0
12 Crystal Palace	53	38	13	14	11	51	51	0
13 Everton	48	38	11	15	12	42	44	-2
14 West Ham United	43	38	11	10	17	46	62	-16
15 Manchester United	42	38	11	9	18	44	54	-10
16 Wolves	42	38	12	6	20	54	69	-15
17 Tottenham Hotspur	38	38	11	5	22	64	65	-1
18 Leicester City	25	38	6	7	25	33	80	-47
19 Ipswich Town	22	38	4	10	24	36	82	-46
20 Southampton	12	38	2	6	30	26	86	-60

Head To Head

02/11/2024 11:00

Nottingham Forest

3 - 0

West Ham United

ENG PR

17/02/2024 11:00

Nottingham Forest

2 - 0

West Ham United

ENG PR

12/11/2023 10:00

West Ham United

3 - 2

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

25/02/2023 11:00

West Ham United

4 - 0

Nottingham Forest

ENG PR

14/08/2022 09:00

Nottingham Forest

1 - 0

West Ham United

ENG PR

05/01/2014 08:00

Nottingham Forest

5 - 0

West Ham United

ENG FAC

West Ham United

33%

Draw

Nottingham Forest

67%

West Ham United Last 6 matches

11/05/2025 09:15

Manchester United 0 - 2 West Ham United ENG PR

04/05/2025 09:00

West Ham United 1 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur ENG PR

26/04/2025 10:00

Brighton Hove Albion 3 - 2 West Ham United ENG PR

19/04/2025 10:00

West Ham United 1 - 1 Southampton ENG PR

13/04/2025 09:00

Liverpool 2 - 1 West Ham United ENG PR

05/04/2025 10:00

West Ham United 2 - 2 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Nottingham Forest

11/05/2025 09:15

Nottingham Forest 2 - 2 Leicester City ENG PR

05/05/2025 15:00

Crystal Palace 1 - 1 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

01/05/2025 14:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Brentford ENG PR

27/04/2025 11:30

Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Manchester City ENG FAC

21/04/2025 15:00

Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 2 Nottingham Forest ENG PR

12/04/2025 10:00

Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Everton ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

West Ham United

Nottingham Forest

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.79

Scored

Avg. per game

1.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

13 (68%)6 (32%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

14 (74%)5 (26%)

West Ham United

Recent matches

Nottingham Forest

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

/Yes

(63%)12 7(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(37%)7 12(63%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

West Ham United

Nottingham Forest

Shots

West Ham United

Total shots

11.74 avg / game

Blocked

59 total

Avg. 3.93

Nottingham Forest

Total shots

12.47 avg / game

Blocked

52 total

Avg. 3.25

West Ham United Pass Nottingham Forest

Total passes

8514

Avg. 448 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

6811

Avg. 358 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

West Ham United

Played games

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.11

Clean sheets

0.42

4.58

Corners

4.21

15.84

301

Throw-ins

320

16.84

2.21

Offsides

2.53

3.21

GK saves

3.11

West Ham United

DISCIPLINARY

Nottingham Forest

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

1.58

0.05

0.00

11.89

226

Fouls

182

9.58

15.47

294

Tackles

325

17.11

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How We Build the West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest on 18 May 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 English 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 United vs Nottingham Forest Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess West Ham United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Nottingham Forest'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.

English 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 English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where West Ham United and Nottingham Forest sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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