West Ham vs Forest Prediction: Bets, Context, and Lineups
Best Bets for West Ham vs Forest
- Forest to win @ +155 with bet365
- Chris Wood 2+ total shots on target @ +175 with bet365
- Forest to score 1.5+ goals @ +137 with bet365
All odds are courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
The Tricky Trees are Clear Favourites
Nottingham Forest’s form has dipped since their victory against Manchester United in April, and they’ve won just once since then. They have dropped down the table into seventh place, but they have European football guaranteed next season. Meanwhile, West Ham United should be easy to beat as they have nothing to play for.
For the Hammers, home advantage doesn’t count for much. Only the three relegated clubs have picked up fewer points on home soil than they have this season, and Forest are good away. Liverpool are the only side with more wins on the road, and just four clubs have scored more.
An away win seems the most likely outcome, and a spot in the Champions League for the visitors is still very much up for grabs.
- West Ham vs Forest Bet Builder 1: Forest to win @ +155 with bet365
Chris Wood Targets Forest Record
Chris Wood has had an exceptional 2024/25 season. Although he is about to turn 34, the New Zealander has scored his 20th goal of the season in the 2-2 draw with Leicester City. Three more and he’ll become their highest-scorer in a single Premier League campaign.
Wood has been a focal point for so much of Forest’s excellent work this season, and is always a threat when leading the line. He’s averaged 1.9 shots per game over 34 matches, and with almost quadruple the goals of his nearest teammate - he’s their biggest outlet. He’ll hope to beat Stan Collymore’s tally of 22 from 1994/95.
- West Ham vs Forest Bet Builder 2: Chris Wood 2+ total shots on target @ +175 with bet365
Espirito Santo’s Side Score Goals
Although Forest have been in poor form recently, they still managed to find the net. They’ve failed to score four times across their 17 top-flight games this season, and only one of them was away. They’ll certainly back themselves at London Stadium this weekend.
Just four Premier League teams average more away goals per game (1.67), while West Ham concede 1.64 at home. Therefore, the stage is set for the Garibaldis to claim all three points. Also, as Taiwo Awoniyi has just woken from an induced coma, the team will be desperate to win and earn three points for him.
- West Ham vs Forest Bet Builder 3: Forest to score 1.5+ goals @ +137 with bet365