West Ham United FC vs Brentford FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

West Ham United FC vs Brentford FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a challenging run of away fixtures, West Ham return to the comfort of the London Stadium, gearing up for a fiery London Derby against Brentford in Matchweek 25 of the 2024/25 Premier League season.

West Ham’s tough away run saw them battle Chelsea and Aston Villa with mixed results. Despite an early lead at Stamford Bridge, they fell 2-1 to the Blues. Against Villa, they had to settle for a hard-fought draw, rescued by an Emerson Palmieri equaliser.

Likewise, Brentford’s last outing ended in disappointment as they fell 2-0 to Tottenham, with an unfortunate own goal setting the tone early. Now, they'll be looking to regroup and bounce back in the London Derby against a team that has failed to trouble them.

West Ham vs. Brentford may not be the weekend's headline act, but with both teams desperate for a win, a fierce battle is expected. Brentford's away struggles are well-documented, but a three-game unbeaten run, including back-to-back road wins, could give them the edge—especially against a West Ham side that has often struggled against the Bees

Current Standings: Brentford sit 11th in the table with 31 points from 24 games, boasting nine wins but also 11 losses. West Ham, meanwhile, finds themselves in 16th, four points behind, eager to close the gap.

Head-to-Head Record: Brentford has defeated West Ham five times in its brief Premier League history, winning five of the seven games while losing only once.

TEAMS PREVIEW

West Ham United FC Preview

Graham Potter’s arrival at West Ham last month has brought a lift in performance, but results tell a different story—just one win in five. After finishing 9th last season, expectations were higher, yet the Hammers now sit 15th, 10 points clear of the relegation Zone but far from comfortable. Relegation isn’t a threat, but if Potter wants a top-half finish, which for sure will be his target, his side must start turning promise into points—and fast. 

Jarrod Bowen stole the spotlight once again, firing West Ham ahead against Chelsea with yet another clinical finish. The in-form forward is now just one goal away from joining Michail Antonio (68) as the only Hammers to hit the 50-goal mark in the Premier League. And what better chance than Saturday’s clash with Brentford? Bowen has a habit of punishing the Bees, netting five times against them—his second-favorite team after Wolves (six). 

Team News 

West Ham have a growing injury list ahead of the weekend, with Michail Antonio, Cresencio Summerville, Lucas Paquetá, Edson Álvarez, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Niclas Füllkrug are all set to miss the weekend clash.

West Ham Probable XI - Areola (GK), Cresswell, Coufal, Emerson, Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Soucek, Soler, Irving, Kudus, Bowen

Brentford FC Preview

After a series of tough games, the Bees finally will be finally relieved seeing West Ham at the other end of the pitch. And they will have o forget what happened in the game against Tottenham, which in fact was a bizarre game. 

Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs surprised everyone with a more pragmatic, possession-forgoing approach—something Thomas Frank and Brentford didn’t see coming. But what truly stung the Bees was their wastefulness in front of goal. Despite firing 20 shots and registering an xG of 2.29—their highest in a Premier League game without scoring—they simply couldn’t find the net.

Bryan Mbeumo wasted no time the last time these two met, striking in the opening minute. He’ll be the key man for the Bees again, having scored four times against the Hammers—his second-favorite Premier League opponent after Southampton (5). With 14 goals and 3 assists this season, he's been Brentford’s main threat, trailing only Ivan Toney’s 24 goal involvements from last season.

Team News 

Brentford could be without several key players this weekend, with Joshua Dasilva, Rico Henry, Mark Flekken, Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago, and Gustavo Nunes all sidelined by injury.

Brentford Probable XI - Valdimarsson (GK), Ajer, Collins, van den Berg, Norgaard, Wissa, Janelt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade & Lewis-Potter

WEST HAM UNITED FC vs BRENTFORD FC
Winning Prediction

West Ham will take confidence from Brentford's last visit to the London Stadium—a thrilling 4-2 win, featuring a Jarrod Bowen hat-trick, in which they ran riot. West Ham is the favorite to win the match, with odds of 2.40 compared to Brentford's 2.80 and 3.60 for a draw.

West Ham United to Win (1-0)

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