The Matchday 25 fixture in the Premier League between West Ham and Brentford will take place on February 15 at the London Stadium. West Ham vs. Brentford: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
West Ham
The Londoners are winless in their last three Premier League matches. The club lost at home to Crystal Palace (0-2), drew away with Aston Villa (1-1), and lost to Chelsea (1-2). West Ham hasn't had such a winless streak in the league since September when they failed to win in four consecutive matches. Graham Potter's side is currently in 15th place but has a comfortable 10-point cushion over the relegation zone.
Forwards Michail Antonio and Niclas Füllkrug, as well as defender Jean-Clair Todibo, will miss the game due to injuries. Forward Crysencio Summerville is doubtful for the match.
- West Ham has won only one of their last six Premier League matches (1 draw and 4 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 9 of the last 12 league matches involving the Londoners.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final scoreline in 8 of the club's last 11 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for West Ham (3-4-2-1)
Alphonse Areola – Max Kilman, Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal – Emerson Palmieri, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Andy Irving, Tomas Soucek – Carlos Soler, Mohammed Kudus – Jarrod Bowen.
Brentford
The team unexpectedly lost at home to Tottenham, who are in poor form (0-2), in the last round. Interestingly, in the first half of the season, the Londoners were leading in home match results, but they have not won at home in their last five Premier League games (1 draw and 4 losses). Thomas Frank's side is in 11th place and has fallen 10 points behind the European competition spots. Brentford's matches are the third most productive in the Premier League, with an average of 3.5 goals scored.
Defenders Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey, midfielder Josh Dasilva, and forward Gustavo Nunez are in the club's injury list.
- The number "2" has appeared in the final scoreline in 7 of the club's last 10 Premier League games.
- Brentford has won only two of their last nine league matches (2 draws and 5 losses).
- The Londoners have won only once in the first half in their last 11 Premier League matches (6 draws and 4 losses).
Predicted lineup for Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Hakon Ravn Valdimarsson – Keane Lewis-Potter, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Kristoffer Ajer – Christian Norgaard, Vitaly Janelt – Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo – Yoane Wissa.
West Ham vs. Brentford: Match Prediction
The upcoming derby is likely to be not only entertaining but also high-scoring. Thomas Frank's side scores a lot but also concedes (goal difference – 42:42). West Ham concedes even more – 46 goals. Although the hosts are not as effective in finishing their attacks, it's worth noting that they have scored in 11 of their last 13 league games.
I expect at least two goals from Brentford, as the club, with forwards like Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, can trouble any Premier League defense. It's also worth mentioning that Brentford has scored two or more goals in six of their last seven head-to-head meetings in the Premier League. West Ham, on the other hand, has scored in their last three head-to-head league encounters.
My prediction – Total over 2.5 goals
