Match Overview and Preview

The 8th round match between West Ham and Brentford will take place on October 20 at the London Stadium. Here’s a comprehensive prediction, including insights into team form, key statistics, and betting tips for the West Ham vs Brentford encounter.

West Ham United: Recent Form and Challenges

Nuno Espírito Santo has already overseen two matches as the head coach of this club. Under his guidance, the Londoners drew with Everton (1:1) and lost to Arsenal (0:2). Both games were away fixtures, making the upcoming match the first home game for the Portuguese manager. Interestingly, West Ham hasn’t registered a home win in the for 8 consecutive games, recording three draws and five defeats. The club remains in the relegation zone and currently possesses the league’s worst defense, having conceded 16 goals so far.

West Ham Key Statistics

• In their last 7 league matches, the Londoners have secured only 1 victory (with 1 draw and 5 losses).
• At least 3 goals have been scored in 7 of West Ham’s last 9 games.
• Both teams have scored in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the .

West Ham Probable Lineup (4-1-4-1)*

Alphonse Areola – Max Kilman, Konstantinos Mavropanos, El-Hadji Malick Diouf, Aaron Wan-Bissaka – Soungoutou Magassa – Lucas Paqueta, Matheus Fernandes, Jarrod Bowen, Crysencio Summerville – Niclas Füllkrug.

Brentford FC: Current Standing and Performance

The London side played their last two league matches at home against Manchester representatives. They first managed to defeat United 3:1, but then suffered a 0:1 loss to City. It’s worth noting that in their five previous matches, the club has achieved only 1 victory (with 1 draw and 3 defeats). Brentford currently sits in a modest 16th place, holding only a 3-point lead over the nearest team in the relegation zone.

Brentford Key Statistics

• 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 encounters.
• The team boasts an impressive 13-match scoring streak in away fixtures.

Brentford Probable Lineup (5-3-2)*

Caoimhín Kelleher – Aaron Hickey, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg – Yehor Yarmoliuk, Jordan Henderson, Mikkel Damsgaard – Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.

Referee Profile: Andy Madley

Andy Madley (England)

Matches officiated – 20 (, 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 awarded – 20%.

Main Match Prediction: West Ham vs Brentford

This fixture promises not only a London derby but also a crucial clash between two rivals currently occupying the lower half of the league table. The intensity for this game will be maximal, as it’s not just a significant match between capital clubs, but also a prime opportunity to secure 3 vital points against a direct competitor. We expect to see attacking tactics from both sides, rather than purely defensive setups, which should lead to a high-scoring affair.

It’s challenging to definitively pick a favorite, as both clubs are currently experiencing 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 matches, while the visitors last failed to score away in the league in December of last year. Furthermore, both teams have managed to score in 3 of their last 4 head-to-head encounters.

Therefore, my prediction for this match is: “Both Teams to Score – Yes”.

* The starting lineup listed for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.