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West Ham vs Brentford Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
The Bees will travel to the east side of London on Monday night when they face West Ham in the Premier League. The hosts have endured a rather difficult start to the league – edging closer and closer to the bottom of the table, albeit early on in the season. Brentford have been somewhat inconsistent, but given what they lost in the summer, their competitiveness has been simply incredible to watch. The visitors will be up for this clash and so a tasty affair awaits the Hammers here. When struggling teams face resilient opponents, analysing pressure situations becomes crucial for smart Premier League betting decisions.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Here is a look at the latest odds ahead of the Premier League encounter.
West Ham: 2.8 (9/5) – 35.7%
Draw: 3.5 (51/20) – 28.2%
Brentford: 2.43 (143/100) – 41.2%
Odds courtesy of 1Win.
Head-To-Head Record
15/02/25: West Ham 0-1 Brentford
26/02/24: West Ham 4-2 Brentford
28/09/24: Brentford 1-1 West Ham
04/11/23: Brentford 3-2 West Ham
07/01/23 (FA Cup): Brentford 0-1 West Ham
Interestingly, the overall record between these two clubs is incredibly close. West ham have managed 4 wins, Brentford lead with 6 and on one encounter, they managed to share the spoils.
West Ham Current Form – WLLDL
It is no secret that West Ham have struggled so far this season. The confidence of the squad seems to be all over the place and their defensive inconsistency continues to coast them vital points. The atmosphere around the London Stadium has continued to intensify and they are in dire need of a resurgence.
Home fixtures are going to become vital for this team and if they want to avoid a relegation scrap later on in the season, they will need to recover home form quickly.
Key Players to Watch
- Jarrod Bowen: The West Ham captain has managed to keep his spot even under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo, and one would assume this is largely due to his attacking threat. He is able to drive his side forward and will remain a talisman for the Hammers here.
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka: The West Ham defender is often a player devoid of any real acknowledgement in the Premier League. His ability to go forward is among the very best in his position and his timing and ability on the ball makes him one to keep an eye on here.
- Niclas Fullkrug: The German striker has blown hot and cold in the league so far this season, but his talent is simply undeniable. In a team desperate to find goals, he is one to keep an eye on up front. A physical player with a powerful shot – he is just simply without confidence at the moment.
West Ham Team News
West Ham come into this game with doubt and question marks hovering over some players. George Earthy is still navigating a knock while James Ward-Prowse is unavailable for personal reasons.
Brentford Current Form -DWLWL
Although their form has also left a lot to be desired, they come into this game with a degree of stability. Their resilience has been well documented in various encounters, but their danger on the break remain a threat few can contend with.
The Bees are hopeful of a strong showing this season and will know that form away from home is critical to ensure they climb the Premier League table once again, and so, expect them to look to take advantage of a West Ham side devoid of confidence.
Key Players to Watch
- Jordan Henderson: There hasn’t been too much made about the ex-Liverpool captain’s return to the Premier League, but there can be little doubt that his experience and ability will greatly benefit the Bees throughout this season.
- Yehor Yarmoliuk: His ability to influence the tempo and flow of the game from the midfield band will be interesting to see here. The Bees have shown a degree of strength on the counter-attack and his ability to impose himself on transitional moments will be vital here .
- Nathan Collins: A defensive wall for Brentford in the back, his calmness and composure have often seen Brentford transition from defence to attack seamlessly and progress smartly up the field. He will likely once again play a big role here – keep an eye on him.
Brentford Team News
Aaron Hickey is sidelined due to a knee injury, Gustavo Nunes misses out with a hamstring concern and Paris Maghoma will complete the list of those unavailable to Ketih Andrews with a slight knock.
Predicted Line-Ups
West Ham: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Magassa, Bowen, Paqueta, Fernandes, Summerville, Fullkrug.
Brentford: Kelleher, Hickey, Van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Kayode, Damsgaard, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Thiago, Schade.
Suggested Bets
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Both Teams to Score (Yes): Neither side have managed to show any degree of defensive prowess in recent weeks, and so backing both teams to score seems to be the play here. 13/20 with Betway.
Over 2.5 Goals: Another betting angle that you could take advantage of here is backing Over 2.5 goals here. Again, given the defensive insecurity of both teams and their willingness to go forward with incredible attacking intensity suggests goals are on the agenda here. 15/20 with 1Win.
Brentford Win/Draw: 5/10 with Betway about a team getting a result against a side who have failed to register a positive performance is surely a suggested bet here. The Bees will be up for this and we think they can come away with something.
Value Bets
Jarrod Bowen – Anytime Goalscorer: He will likely be right in the thick of the West Ham attack and so offers serious value going forward. He seems to be a player playing with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and so this could be the right pick for a bit of value. 15/10 with Stake.
Brentford (1st Team to Score): As far as plausible scenarios go, this is one which makes the most sense. They will likely want to his West Ham on the counter attack and take advantage of a bit of pressure on the home fans. 12/10 with Pinnacle.
Brentford Win: Yes, we have suggested you cautiously back them to get a result, but with such great value available on a side playing far better football than their hosts – why not have a punt here. 143/100 with 1Win.
Prediction: Brentford Win/Draw Double Chance
There is no doubt that the home side will fight hard in front of their home fans to register a positive performance. They have attacking options and will know they have to take the game to their visitors. However, therein lies the problem. Brentford are likely to wait for the Hammers to push forward with intensity and expansion before looking to hurt them on the counter.
For us, back Brentford on the Win/Draw Double Chance here.
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