West Ham vs Brentford Preview: East Meets West In Monday Night London Derby

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It’s been a torrid start for West Ham, who remain without a home league win this term after three successive defeats at the London Stadium. The Hammers’ faithful will be hoping that new manager Nuno Espírito Santo can inspire an immediate turnaround in his first Premier League home game in charge. His side’s record of one win, one draw, and five losses (W1, D1, L5) represents their joint-worst return after seven games in the last 14 top-flight campaigns.

West Ham’s struggles in London derbies have been particularly alarming, having lost all four such fixtures this season by a combined 12-2 scoreline. Their defensive frailties have been on full display, while their attack has lacked cohesion and confidence. Avoiding a fourth successive home defeat to open a Premier League season is the minimum expectation here — a feat they’ve never endured in their long history.

Brentford, meanwhile, have endured a Jekyll-and-Hyde season, performing admirably at home but failing to translate that form on their travels. All seven of their league points this term have come at the Gtech Community Stadium, while they’ve lost each of their three away matches so far. What makes those defeats even more frustrating for Keith Andrews’ men is that they took the lead in two of those games before capitulating.

Still, Brentford’s attacking approach continues to create opportunities. They’ve scored in every Premier League away game in 2025, highlighting that goals are rarely an issue — it’s the defending of leads that has let them down. Against a fragile West Ham backline, the Bees will fancy their chances of getting on the scoresheet again.

Historique du face-à-face

Brentford have dominated this fixture since their promotion to the Premier League. Of the eight meetings between the sides in the top flight, the Bees have won six (D1, L1), including three victories at the London Stadium. That record makes them one of the few sides to enjoy such consistent success away to West Ham in recent years.

Last season’s corresponding fixture ended in a narrow Brentford win, with Kevin Schade netting the decisive goal. The visitors will take confidence from that result, especially knowing that West Ham have not kept a clean sheet against them since April 2022.

Statistiques et séries chaudes

• West Ham are one of only two Premier League sides yet to lead a game at half-time this season (HT: D3, L4).
• None of West Ham’s home league matches this term have seen a goal scored after the 75th minute, suggesting late drama may be unlikely.
• Brentford have attempted the fewest shots (55) in the Premier League so far, indicating a need for more creativity and risk-taking in attack.
• The Bees have been remarkably consistent in front of goal, scoring exactly once in seven of their last eight away league fixtures.

Key Players to Watch and Team News

For the hosts, Lucas Paquetá is set to reach a personal milestone by becoming the 30th Brazilian to reach 100 Premier League appearances.

The midfielder’s flair and vision remain vital to West Ham’s attacking play, though history isn’t entirely on his side — the Hammers have lost four of the last eight matches in which he’s found the net. Even so, he’ll be eager to mark the occasion with a statement performance.

West Ham’s frontline will again be without Niclas Füllkrug, depriving them of a focal point in attack. The onus will likely fall on Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus to provide the cutting edge, while James Ward-Prowse will be key to unlocking Brentford’s defensive shape from set-pieces.

For Brentford, winger Kevin Schade could once again prove influential after scoring the winner in this fixture last season.

However, he’ll need to be cautious, as another booking would make it three successive yellow cards. Andrews will also have to adjust following the blow that Antoni Milambo has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining a serious injury on international duty.

Tactical Overview

Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to maintain a compact defensive structure, prioritising solidity over flair as he looks to stop the rot. West Ham’s midfield trio could play deeper than usual, focusing on cutting off Brentford’s passing lanes and forcing the visitors into wide areas.

Brentford, on the other hand, will rely on their direct, counter-attacking strengths. Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa will look to exploit spaces behind West Ham’s full-backs, while Christian Nørgaard anchors the midfield with his disciplined positioning. If Brentford can strike early, their record of scoring first away from home may once again come into play.

Analyse des paris

This fixture looks finely poised. West Ham’s home struggles and Brentford’s away inconsistency make either side difficult to trust outright. The draw therefore stands out as a value option, particularly considering the visitors’ tendency to score once but rarely dominate.

Punters might also consider under 2.5 goals, given that West Ham’s home matches have been cagey and Brentford often operate conservatively.

Prediction: West Ham 1–1 Brentford

With both sides desperate for stability and neither showing convincing form, a stalemate seems the most likely result in this London derby — one that’s away from home. A 1-1 draw could represent a realistic outcome. It may do little to ease the growing pressure on either manager.

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