West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025
We’re Keen on Both Teams Scoring
There’s an opportunity to bet on BTTS Yes when it comes to this West Ham vs Nottingham Forest contest. The odds of -133 are really attractive and we anticipate that the teams will be among the goals.
3-0 Victory for Forest in Pair’s Previous H2H
West Ham United triumphed in their last game which was away from home. Manchester United were beaten 2-0 at Old Trafford. Graham Potter's team enjoyed 48% possession and had four shots on target, while Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scored one goal apiece.
Champions League hopefuls Nottingham Forest played Leicester City at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at City Ground. The Midlands outfit recorded 55% possession and had four shots on goal, while Morgan Gibbs-White and Chris Wood found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Forest have beaten West Ham in their last two clashes, winning by 3-0 and 2-0 scorelines when hosting at City Ground. The previous 5 H2H games have seen Forest win three times and West Ham victorious in the other two.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Nott’m Forest |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 20 |  West Ham |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 1:8 | 0 |
West Ham have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Hammers have averaged 51.8% possession, 479.0 passes and 2.9 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 5.5 corners from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts.
Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek lead the way with 4 goals, while Mohammed Kudus has scored 1. Jarrod Bowen has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has 2 clean sheets.
Nottingham Forest – Last 10 League GamesForest have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 10.5 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 42.2% possession, 334.5 passes, 3.0 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 15.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Anthony Elanga on 3, followed by Chris Wood and Jota Silva with 2. Morgan Gibbs-White has been the top assist maker on 3, with Matz Sels notching 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
West Ham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alphonse Areola (GK), Jean-Clair Todibo, Max Kilman, Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal, James Ward-Prowse, Guido Rodriguez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tomas Soucek, Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus.
Nottingham Forest confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Matz Sels (GK), Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, Neco Williams, Nicolas Dominguez, Ibrahim Sangare, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Gibbs-White, Chris Wood, Anthony Elanga.
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Prediction & Betting Tips
The best betting angle for this Premier League match could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -133. We can see the two teams both finding the net.
Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.
Key West Ham vs Nottingham Forest league stats:
BTTS Yes Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
There are a wide range of alternative wagers and you might consider the Total Goals option, with roughly similar odds available for an Over 2.5 pick.
Correct Score Prediction
1
-
2
Forest
An exciting bet could be a 2-1 victory in favor of Forest at odds of +800. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) has failed to record a shot on goal in three consecutive Premier League home matches. We think he might not cover the line, with odds of -156 being served up for this Shots on Target bet.
T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Anthony Elanga (Forest) has racked up two goals in his past five Premier League games away from home. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +390 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.
T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Corners Prediction
In their past ten games, Nottingham Forest have not covered the 4.5 corners line. The Forest Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -120 is available to back.
West Ham
Forest
T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: both teams scoring, Nottingham Forest to cover the 0.0 Asian Handicap along with Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) to not have a shot on target.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. If a bettor has all predictions correct, it’s possible to land a nice pay out from a relatively small amount of money.
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Betting Sites Expecting Tight Affair
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Nottingham Forest are +145 for a Premier League victory, while West Ham United are +200. The draw is trading at +220 should you think the game will end all square.
Forest are +107 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat West Ham.
The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -149 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Premier League matches, with the recommended football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.
Chris Wood Heads First Goalscorer Market
Chris Wood is the market leader at +310 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
West Ham League Stats
Nottingham Forest League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for West Ham this season are Jarrod Bowen (11), Tomas Soucek (9), Lucas Paqueta (4)
- Top Assistors for West Ham this season are Jarrod Bowen (7), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (4), Mohammed Kudus (3)
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest Lineups & Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our West Ham vs Forest team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Premier League squads.
West Ham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
West Ham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Nottingham Forest Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
West Ham Substitutes
- 1Lukasz Fabianski
- 4Carlos Soler
- 10Lucas Paqueta
- 11Niclas Fuellkrug
- 15K. Mavropanos
- 17Luis Guilherme
- 19Edson Alvarez
- 33Emerson
- 34Evan Ferguson
Nottingham Forest Substitutes
- 4Morato
- 14Callum Hudson-Odoi
- 15Harry Toffolo
- 20Jota Silva
- 22Ryan Yates
- 24Ramon Sosa
- 28Danilo
- 33Carlos Miguel
- 44Zach Abbott
Previous West Ham Lineups
Previous Nottingham Forest Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Tottenham | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 6 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Nott’m Forest | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Man City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Bournemouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 10 | Brentford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Burnley | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Leeds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 13 | Fulham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 15 | Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 16 | Man United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 17 | Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 18 | Brighton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 19 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:5 | 0 |
| 20 | West Ham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Tottenham | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Nott’m Forest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Burnley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Leeds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 11 | Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 13 | Brighton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Chelsea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 15 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 17 | Man United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 18 | Man City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 19 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
Chelsea
Fulham
Betting Tips
10:00 - Sat 30 Aug
Premier League
Manchester United
Burnley
Betting Tips
10:00 - Sat 30 Aug
Premier League
Wolverhampton
Everton
Betting Tips
10:00 - Sat 30 Aug
Premier League
Tottenham
Bournemouth
Betting Tips
10:00 - Sat 30 Aug
Premier League
Sunderland
Brentford
Betting Tips
South Florida
Boise State
Betting Tips
18:00 - Thu 28 Aug
NCAAF
Rutgers
Ohio
Betting Tips
19:00 - Thu 28 Aug
NCAAF
UCF
Jacksonville State
Betting Tips
19:00 - Thu 28 Aug
NCAAF
NC State
East Carolina
Betting Tips
19:00 - Thu 28 Aug
NCAAF
Akron
Wyoming
Betting Tips
19:00 - Thu 28 Aug
WNBA
Washington Mystics
New York Liberty
Betting Tips