West Ham 1–2 Nottingham Forest: Premier League xG, Tactics & Player Ratings
Score: West Ham 1–2 Nottingham Forest
Date: May 18, 2025
Competition: Premier League – Matchweek 37
Formations: West Ham 3–4–1–2 | Nottingham Forest 4–3–1–2
Match Time: 114 mins
Active Play: 54 mins
xG: West Ham 1.9 – 1.0 Nottingham Forest
xT: West Ham 1.7 – 1.4 Nottingham Forest
West Ham vs Nottingham Forest: Game Summary & Match Stats
Analysis: West Ham – Nottingham Forest
A hard-fought away win for Nottingham Forest that keeps their Champions League dream alive. Despite West Ham dominating in both xG and xT, it was Forest’s clinical execution and compact defending that made the difference.
xG Timeline
West Ham steadily built their expected goals profile across the 90 minutes, peaking with a few sharp spikes late on. Forest, on the other hand, capitalized with two precise xG jumps — and walked away with maximum points.
xT Timeline
The expected threat stats confirm a fairly balanced match, with West Ham showing marginally more buildup impact. Still, Forest defended deep and transitioned with purpose.
Shotmap
West Ham’s chances came from inside and around the penalty area, but they failed to convert. Forest’s lower volume was offset by sharp execution and positional awareness.
Possession & Passing
West Ham dominated the ball with 62% possession and superior pass completion, showcasing control and tempo in midfield. Their 3.8 passes per chain highlight a patient buildup approach, but they lacked penetration in the final third.
Player Ratings
Morgan Gibbs-White – Nottingham Forest – 8.1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vladimir Coufal – West Ham – 7.7 ⭐️⭐️
Anthony Elanga – Nottingham Forest – 7.2 ⭐️
Final Thoughts
West Ham can take heart from their underlying numbers, but they couldn’t turn dominance into goals. For Forest, this was a statement win — grinding out a result and keeping their top-four dream very much alive heading into the final day.
