Match Analysis: West Ham United vs Nottingham Forest – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-05-18
- Time: 1:15 PM UTC
- Location: London Stadium
Game Overview
West Ham United hosts Nottingham Forest in the Premier League with differing motivations—West Ham having secured safety and Forest still competing for Champions League spots.
Key Factors to Consider
- West Ham recently secured a notable win over Manchester United, while Forest has struggled with only one win in their last six games.
- Historically, the home side has won every match between these two teams in their last five encounters.
- West Ham misses Crysencio Summerville and Michail Antonio, while Forest is without Callum Hudson-Odoi and potentially Murillo due to a hamstring issue.
- Motivation to qualify for the Champions League could drive Forest's performance.
- Forest is highly motivated to secure a Champions League spot, while West Ham is playing for pride.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | West Ham: 171, Nottingham Forest: 152, Draw: 228 | Nottingham Forest win | ★★★☆☆ 64% |
Spread | Nottingham Forest: -0.5 (146), West Ham United: 50 (-197) | Nottingham Forest covers | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Over/under | Over: 2.5 (-110), Under: 2.5 (-120) | Over 2.5 | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | West Ham United -4% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 2.5 -1% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 2.5 at -1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Nottingham Forest is likely to push for a win due to their Champions League ambitions.
Predicted Score: 2-1 in favor of Nottingham Forest