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Premier League: West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest Odds, Preview, and Picks (May 18)
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Analysis & key factors
The pressure continues to increase on Nottingham Forest this weekend, as they must bounce back to winning ways to ensure that they go into the final day of the season with a fighting chance of finishing in the Champions League spots. West Ham will have the home field advantage.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 9:15 AM ET
- Where: London Stadium, London, England
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| West Ham | +175 |
| Draw | +230 |
| Nottingham Forest | +155 |
Event Preview
Nottingham Forest appeared to be on course to achieve the unlikely feat of a Champions League finish just weeks ago. However, their dreams are now hanging in balance, as they require on favors from elsewhere to finish in the top five.
The Tricky Trees haven’t kept their end of the bargain in recent weeks, as they have failed to win in their previous three matches, and have also dropped points in four of their previous five in the Premier League. But, a win on Sunday could see them move back into the top five.
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Forest allowed a golden opportunity to pass them by last Sunday, as they threw away a 2-1 advantage against local rivals Leicester. The draw means that the Tricky Trees have now failed to win in five of their last six.
A poor season for West Ham offered a rare moment of success last weekend, as they claimed an excellent 2-0 win at Old Trafford against Man United. Despite the win, there will be huge pressure on the club to get back on track over the summer months.
However, the victory was historic in its own right, as it ensured that the Hammers completed just a fifth top-flight double over the Red Devils. It was also their first league win at Old Trafford since 2006-07.
West Ham vs. Nottingham Forest Picks
Anything other than a win for Nottingham Forest this weekend will likely see them fighting a losing battle to finish in the top five. However, given their recent form, we struggle to foresee the Tricky Trees picking up the victory that they crave at the London Stadium.
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