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

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 vs Nottingham Forest: Starting Lineups Time : 18/05/2025 09:15

West Ham United
1 - 2
Finished
Nottingham Forest
90+15' event Carlos Soler Barragan
90+14' event Edson Omar Alvarez Velazquez
90' event Jean-Clair Todibo
86' event Jarrod Bowen
79' event Luis Guilherme Lira dos Santos / Mohammed Kudus
76' event Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
59' event Carlos Soler Barragan / James Ward Prowse
59' event Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima / Guido Rodriguez
58' event Edson Omar Alvarez Velazquez / Aaron Cresswell
58' event Niclas Fullkrug / Tomas Soucek
57' event Guido Rodriguez
45+1' event Vladimir Coufal
event 90+14' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 90+14' Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
event 90+4' Ryan Yates / Nicolas Dominguez
event 90+4' Jota / Anthony Elanga
event 84' Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira / Morgan Gibbs White
event 83' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Ibrahim Sangare
event 83' Callum Hudson-Odoi / Elliot Anderson
event 61' Nikola Milenkovic
event 52' Elliot Anderson
event 11' Morgan Gibbs White
90+15' event Carlos Soler Barragan
event 90+14' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
90+14' event Edson Omar Alvarez Velazquez
event 90+14' Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos
90' event Jean-Clair Todibo
event 90+4' Ryan Yates / Nicolas Dominguez
86' event Jarrod Bowen
event 90+4' Jota / Anthony Elanga
79' event Luis Guilherme Lira dos Santos / Mohammed Kudus
event 84' Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira / Morgan Gibbs White
76' event Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
event 83' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Ibrahim Sangare
59' event Carlos Soler Barragan / James Ward Prowse
event 83' Callum Hudson-Odoi / Elliot Anderson
59' event Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima / Guido Rodriguez
event 61' Nikola Milenkovic
58' event Edson Omar Alvarez Velazquez / Aaron Cresswell
event 52' Elliot Anderson
58' event Niclas Fullkrug / Tomas Soucek
event 11' Morgan Gibbs White
57' event Guido Rodriguez
45+1' event Vladimir Coufal
West Ham United West Ham United
Substitutions
#17 Luis Guilherme Lira dos Santos
#10 Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
#11 Niclas Fullkrug
#19 Edson Omar Alvarez Velazquez
#4 Carlos Soler Barragan
#15 Konstantinos Mavropanos
#34 Evan Ferguson
#33 Emerson Palmieri dos Santos
#1 Lukasz Fabianski
West Ham United West Ham United Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
16Shots10
5Shots on Goal5
14Fouls7
8Corner Kick7
7Free kick14
0Offside2
6Yellow card3
31Aerial31
3Save4
18Successful Tackles33
7Interceptions17
26Long pass20
0Assist1
5Substitution5
5Shots off goal2
0Hit The Post1
19Head Success12
6Blocked3
18Tackle33
11Dribbles2
19Throw-in22
499Passes326
115Attacks79
55Dangerous attacks42
4Corner Kicks(HT)4
Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest
Substitutions
#20 Jota
#22 Ryan Yates
#14 Callum Hudson-Odoi
#28 Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira
#4 Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
#33 Carlos Miguel
#24 Ramon Sosa Acosta
#44 Zach Abbott
#15 Harry Toffolo
Commentary
90+15' Carlos Soler Barragan - West Ham United receive a yellow card
90+14' Edson Omar Alvarez Velazquez - West Ham United receive a yellow card
90+14' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
90+14' Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
90+4' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Ryan Yates / Nicolas Dominguez
90+4' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Jota / Anthony Elanga
90' Jean-Clair Todibo - West Ham United receive a yellow card
86' Goal! Jarrod Bowen - West Ham United
84' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira / Morgan Gibbs White
83' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato / Ibrahim Sangare
83' Nottingham Forest — substitution: Callum Hudson-Odoi / Elliot Anderson
79' West Ham United — substitution: Luis Guilherme Lira dos Santos / Mohammed Kudus
76' Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima - West Ham United receive a yellow card
61' Goal! Nikola Milenkovic - Nottingham Forest
59' West Ham United — substitution: Carlos Soler Barragan / James Ward Prowse
59' West Ham United — substitution: Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima / Guido Rodriguez
58' West Ham United — substitution: Edson Omar Alvarez Velazquez / Aaron Cresswell
58' West Ham United — substitution: Niclas Fullkrug / Tomas Soucek
57' Guido Rodriguez - West Ham United receive a yellow card
52' Elliot Anderson - Nottingham Forest receive a yellow card
45+1' Vladimir Coufal - West Ham United receive a yellow card
11' Goal! Morgan Gibbs White - Nottingham Forest

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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