West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview
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Explore our detailed preview for West Ham vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:15 BST match.
Match Details
Fixture: West Ham vs Nottingham Forest
Date: Sunday 18 May 2025
Kick-off: 14:15 BST
Venue: London Stadium
Our predictions for West Ham vs Nottingham Forest
The match at the London Stadium is expected to be closely contested, with both teams looking to end their respective campaigns on a high note. West Ham will be eager to capitalise on their home advantage and secure a win to boost their position in the league table. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, will be motivated to secure points to maintain their push for Champions League qualification.
Given West Ham's recent home form and the potential impact of injuries on both sides, the match could be a tactical battle. Both teams play with a counter-attacking style, so it will be interesting to see which team takes ownership of the ball and looks to dominate possession.
Match Prediction: West Ham 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Form Guide & Team Overview
West Ham
West Ham have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent Premier League outings. The Hammers have struggled to find consistency, but their recent victory against Manchester United will give them confidence.
Their home form has been less than convincing, with draws and losses dominating their recent record at the London Stadium.
Last 5 league matches:
- Win: 2-0 vs Man United (A)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Tottenham (H)
- Loss: 2-3 vs Brighton (A)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Southampton (H)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Liverpool (A)
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have also experienced fluctuating form. They have shown resilience away from home, picking up four points from their last two on the road, but last week's home draw against Leicester has put a real dent in their Champions League hopes.
Last 5 league matches:
- Draw: 2-2 vs Leicester (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs Crystal Palace (A)
- Loss: 0-2 vs Brentford (H)
- Win: 2-1 vs Tottenham (A)
- Loss: 0-1 vs Everton (H)
Head-to-Head Record
In recent years, the home side has won every meeting between these two sides, with a visiting side last winning this fixture in a Championship game back in 2011.
Forest have kept clean sheets in their last two meetings with West Ham, but have never avoided defeat at the London Stadium.
Recent Premier League Results
- Nott'm Forest 3-0 West Ham (02 Nov 2024)
- Nott'm Forest 2-0 West Ham (17 Feb 2024)
- West Ham 3-2 Nott'm Forest (12 Nov 2023)
- West Ham 4-0 Nott'm Forest (25 Feb 2023)
- Nott'm Forest 1-0 West Ham (14 Aug 2022)
Injury & Suspension Report
West Ham
- Michail Antonio (Leg) - Out
- Crysencio Summerville (Hamstring) - Out
Nottingham Forest
- Taiwo Awoniyi (Abdominals) - Out
- Callum Hudson-Odoi (Hamstring) - Out
- Murillo (Thigh) - Out
Predicted Lineups & Tactical Setup
West Ham (3-4-1-2)
Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell; Coufal, Ward-Prowse, Rodriguez, Wan-Bissaka; Soucek; Kudus, Bowen
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1)
Sels; Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Elanga, Gibbs-White, Dominguez; Wood
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Jarrod Bowen vs Neco Williams: Bowen's pace and finishing ability will be crucial for West Ham, and Williams will need to be at his best to contain him.
- Morgan Gibbs-White vs Tomás Soucek: Gibbs-White's creativity and playmaking will be tested against Soucek's defensive prowess in midfield.
- Chris Wood (Nott'm Forest): With 20 league goals this season, Wood's form will be vital for Forest's chances of securing a positive result.
Fun Fact & Trivia
West Ham have scored in each of their last eight home games against Nottingham Forest in all competitions, a streak dating back to 1997.
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