West Ham - Brentford

Regular Season - 26
Kickoff: 2024-02-26 19:00

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West Ham - Brentford Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Brentford
Best odds: 1.50

As the Premier League action continues, all eyes will be on the London Stadium this Monday when West Ham hosts Brentford in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. With predictions hinting at a potential upset, fans are gearing up for an unpredictable clash that could have significant implications for both teams' standings.

Key Players

West Ham's solidity at the back owes much to Kurt Happy Zouma, whose rating of 6.78 reflects his consistent performances. With a total of 727 passes and a goal to his name, Zouma's presence is crucial for the Hammers. Alongside him, Konstantinos Mavropanos has also been a reliable figure, contributing with a goal and 288 passes.

The attacking impetus for West Ham is likely to come from Michail Gregory Antonio, who boasts a rating of 6.88. With 2 assists and 2 goals this season, his direct approach and physicality could prove to be a handful for the Brentford defense.

Brentford relies on the dynamism of Kevin Schade in midfield, with a goal and 65 passes to his name. Despite his rating of 6.44, Schade's ability to drive forward can create vital opportunities for his team. In defense, Benjamin Thomas Mee has been a rock, also contributing a goal and 363 passes.

Upfront, Keane William Lewis-Potter has been influential for the Bees, hitting the target 7 times and scoring twice. His rating of 6.74 underlines his importance to Brentford's attacking endeavors.

Recent Form

West Ham's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their last five games resulting in two losses and three draws. The Hammers have struggled to turn draws into wins, which has seen them slide down the table slightly. Brentford, on the other hand, has had a slightly better run with two wins and three losses in their last five fixtures. Their ability to snatch victories could give them a psychological edge coming into this match.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming fixture. Their most recent encounter on November 4, 2023, saw Brentford clinch a 3-2 victory over West Ham. The Bees also secured a 2-0 win on May 14, 2023, showcasing their recent dominance in this fixture. However, West Ham managed to pull off a 1-0 win earlier in the year on January 7, 2023, proving they can edge out Brentford on their day.

Prediction

Taking into account the recent form, head-to-head history, and key player matchups, this game is poised to be closely contested. The predictions favor Brentford, with a "win or draw" scenario being the most likely outcome. The statistical analysis suggests a double chance: draw or Brentford as the safest bet, with both teams having a 45% chance of securing a result.

Moreover, the head-to-head record leans heavily in favor of Brentford, with an 80% win rate in their last four meetings against West Ham. The Bees also boast a stronger attacking and defensive form, as evidenced by their higher ratings in these departments.

In conclusion, while West Ham will be looking to leverage their home advantage and turn around their fortunes, Brentford's recent form and historical edge over the Hammers make them the favorites to come away with at least a point. Expect a tight match, with Brentford likely to continue their solid record against West Ham, either through a hard-fought draw or a narrow victory.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

40%
60%

Attacking Potential

33%
67%

Defensive Potential

44%
56%

Poisson Distribution

54%
46%

Stregth H2H

20%
80%

Goals H2H

25%
75%

Wins the game

36%
64%

West Ham - Brentford Head to Head

Premier League standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Arsenal players, news and schedule Arsenal 31 22 5 4 75 24 51 71
2 Liverpool players, news and schedule Liverpool 31 21 8 2 72 30 42 71
3 Manchester City players, news and schedule Manchester City 31 21 7 3 71 31 40 70
4 Aston Villa players, news and schedule Aston Villa 32 18 6 8 66 49 17 60
5 Tottenham players, news and schedule Tottenham 30 17 6 7 62 44 18 57
6 Manchester United players, news and schedule Manchester United 31 15 4 12 45 46 -1 49
7 West Ham players, news and schedule West Ham 32 13 9 10 52 56 -4 48
8 Newcastle players, news and schedule Newcastle 31 14 5 12 65 52 13 47
9 Chelsea players, news and schedule Chelsea 29 12 7 10 53 50 3 43
10 Brighton players, news and schedule Brighton 31 11 10 10 51 49 2 43
11 Wolves players, news and schedule Wolves 31 12 6 13 44 49 -5 42
12 Bournemouth players, news and schedule Bournemouth 31 11 8 12 45 55 -10 41
13 Fulham players, news and schedule Fulham 32 11 6 15 47 51 -4 39
14 Crystal Palace players, news and schedule Crystal Palace 31 7 9 15 36 54 -18 30
15 Everton players, news and schedule Everton 31 9 8 14 32 42 -10 29
16 Brentford players, news and schedule Brentford 32 7 8 17 45 58 -13 29
17 Nottingham Forest players, news and schedule Nottingham Forest 31 7 8 16 39 53 -14 25
18 Luton players, news and schedule Luton 32 6 7 19 45 65 -20 25
19 Burnley players, news and schedule Burnley 32 4 7 21 32 67 -35 19
20 Sheffield Utd players, news and schedule Sheffield Utd 30 3 6 21 28 80 -52 15