The Matchday 8 Premier League clash between West Ham and Brentford will take place on October 20 at the London Stadium. West Ham vs. Brentford: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
West Ham
Nuno Espirito Santo has already managed two matches as the head coach of this club. Under his leadership, the Londoners drew with Everton (1-1) and lost to Arsenal (0-2). Both matches were away, and the upcoming game will be the Portuguese manager's first home match. Notably, West Ham has not enjoyed a home victory in the Premier League for eight games, with three draws and five losses. The club remains in the relegation zone and has the worst defense in the league, having conceded 16 goals.
- In their last 7 league matches, the Londoners have secured only 1 win (1 draw and 5 losses).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 7 of West Ham's last 9 Premier League games.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of West Ham's last 7 home Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for West Ham (4-1-4-1)
Alphonse Areola – Max Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos, El-Hadji Malik Diouf, Aaron Wan-Bissaka – Sungutu Magassa – Lucas Paqueta, Matheus Fernandes, Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville – Niclas Füllkrug.
Brentford
The Londoners played their last two league matches at home against Manchester teams. They defeated United 3-1 but then lost to City 0-1. In their last five Premier League matches, the club has only managed 1 win (1 draw and 3 losses). Brentford currently sits in a modest 16th place, just 3 points clear of the nearest relegation zone rival.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the Londoners' last 9 league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 4 of Brentford's last 5 Premier League matches.
- The team has a 13-match scoring streak on the road in the Premier League.
Predicted lineup for Brentford (5-3-2)
Caoimhin Kelleher – Aaron Hickey, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg – Egor Yarmolyuk, Jordan Henderson, Mikkel Damsgaard – Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.
Referee
Andy Madley (England)
Matches – 20 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 20%.
West Ham vs. Brentford: Match Prediction
This match promises not only a London derby but also a clash between rivals from the lower part of the league table. The stakes are high, as this is not only a crucial match between capital clubs but also an opportunity to gain 3 points against a direct competitor. We can expect an attacking game rather than defensive tactics, leading to high scoring.
It's difficult to favor either side, as both clubs are on negative streaks: West Ham at home and Brentford away. However, it's worth noting that the derby hosts have scored in 6 of their last 7 home Premier League matches, while the visitors last failed to score away in the league in December last year. Additionally, both teams have scored in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head Premier League meetings.
Therefore, my prediction is: Both teams to score – yes
