West Ham vs Nottingham Prediction & Betting Tips (18 May)

Not at all at the expected level this season, West Ham today occupies an unworthy 15th place in the Premier League. London training has not been worried by relegation, but this very disappointing exercise should precede a restless summer. The Hammers are waiting for the end of the championship with an impatience not hidden. Last weekend, they still won on the lawn of Manchester United 0-2. West Ham thus put an end to a bad series of 8 games without victory 4 draws and 4 defeats. Considered as a candidate for the descent at the start of the season, Nottingham Forest finally thwarted all the forecasts.

Already guaranteed to compete in a continental competition next year, the band at Nuno Espirito Santo is currently 7th in the Premier League and can even aim for qualification in the Champions League 1 point behind 5th place. It would be a resounding feat for this historic club which won the C1 in 1979 and 1980. Unfortunately, the teammates of Chris Wood marked in this last straight line. They pocketed only one victory in the last 6 days, for 2 draws and 3 defeats. Beaten at home by Brentford 0-2, Nottingham Forest then shared the points with Crystal Palace 1-1 and Leicester last weekend 2-2.

For this meeting, West Ham is deprived of the winger replacing Summerville and the experienced striker Antonio. Otherwise, everyone is on deck. We think in particular of the Soucek environment (9 PL goals) and the essential Bowen (11 goals and 7 PL passes), who both found the net in the last day. Bowen was associated with Kudus (4 goals and 3 PLs) against Manchester United while Pacqueta (4 PL goals) and Fullkrug (3 goals and 2 PL passes) were replacement. On the side of Nottingham Forest, is lacking the defender Holder Murillo, injured. Also absent during the last day, the important winger Hudson-Odoi (5 goals and 2 PL passes) and the young Middle Da Silva (18) are announced uncertain.

Finally, the replacement striker Awoniyi was operated on after undergoing a violent shock last weekend. In the offensive sector, Elaga (6 goals and PL), Gibbs-White (6 goals and 8 PL) and Wood (20 PL) (20 goals in PL) should take place. Note that the last two cities marked against Leicester. The probable compositions for West Ham - Nottingham Forest: West Ham: Areola - Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell - Coufal, Rodriguez, Ward -Prowse, Soucek - Wan -Bissaka - Kudus, Bowen.nottingham Forest: Salts - Aina, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams - Sangaré, Anderson - Dominguez, Gibbs -White, Elanga - Wood.

• Summary: West Ham United is going head to head with Nottingham Forest starting on 18 May 2025 at 13:15 UTC at London Stadium stadium, London city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• West Ham Feedinco Rating: 6.85
• Nottingham Feedinco Rating: 6.95