David Moyes’ West Ham United and Thomas Frank’s Brentford go head-to-head in the Premier League this Friday. The Hammers have had two excellent seasons but have struggled this term, while the Bees are having another fine campaign in the top tier.
After four straight Premier League defeats, West Ham could really do with maximum points from this one. However, in-form Brentford will not be an easy nut to crack at the London Stadium.
Read on for the West Ham vs Brentford best bets and latest EPL odds in this in-depth Premier League betting preview.
West Ham United vs. Brentford Information
West Ham head into this home fixture having lost five of their last six in the Premier League. As for Brentford, they have suffered just one league reverse since being hammered 5-1 at Newcastle United in early October.
Brentford did the double over West Ham last season. In October 2021, they won 2-1 at the London Stadium, with Yoane Wissa netting an injury-time winner. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney then gave the Bees a 2-0 home success in April 2022.
Can the west London side make it three wins in a row against the struggling Irons? Here you will find the West Ham vs Brentford best bets and top EPL picks.
West Ham United vs. Brentford Last Game
West Ham returned from the FIFA World Cup break with a tough trip to leaders Arsenal on Boxing Day. They took a surprise first-half lead thanks to a Said Benrahma penalty, but second-half goals from Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah gave the Gunners a deserved 3-1 win.
Brentford were involved in a four-goal thriller with Tottenham Hotspur on Boxing Day. The Bees were 2-0 up on home soil, but late goals from Harry Kane and Pierre Hojbjerg rescued a point for Spurs.
West Ham United vs. Brentford Analysis
West Ham United
West Ham were seemingly on the rise under Moyes, as they qualified for Europe via their league position two years running. They reached the UEFA Europa League semi-finals last term and are through to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa Conference League this season.
West Ham have struggled in the Premier League this season, however. After 16 games played, the Londoners hover just above the drop zone, collecting a mere 14 points. So far, they have won four, drawn two, and lost ten.
West Ham have taken just four points from the last 21 on offer. Since a 2-0 home victory over Bournemouth in late October, they have gone on to lose four in a row in the league. They have suffered defeats to Manchester United, Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Arsenal in successive Premier League fixtures.
No less than three points will do for the struggling Irons in this one. Keep reading for the West Ham vs Brentford best bets and predictions.
Brentford
Brentford are having another fine season in the Premier League. Frank’s team are in the top half of the table right now after four wins, eight draws and four defeats. Only the current top three have suffered fewer losses so far.
The Bees have been tough to beat of late, losing just one of their last seven Premier League matches. They are the draw specialists in England’s top tier, with half of their 16 games ending in ties.
In their last two matches, Brentford have taken four points against Manchester City and Tottenham. Before the break, two Toney goals gave them a famous 2-1 success at the Etihad Stadium. They followed that up with a 2-2 home draw with Tottenham on Boxing Day.
Brentford are a more than capable outfit these days, and the west Londoners will fancy their chances of leaving the London Stadium with all three points on Friday.
West Ham United vs. Brentford Odds Breakdown
West Ham United Odds
Before we take a look at the EPL best bets, let’s go over the betting odds. West Ham have failed to win any of their past three league and cup matches at the London Stadium. Still, they are the favorites in this one at evens.
Brentford Odds
Brentford’s win at Man City before the international break was their first away league victory of the season. Can they follow that up with another three points here? The bookies are offering +260 for the away win and the same price for the draw.
West Ham United vs. Brentford Betting Pick and Prediction
On paper, there is not a lot to split these two London clubs. Brentford are six points above West Ham in the current standings, and the Bees did the double over the Irons last season. However, West Ham are the favorites on home turf.
No side in England’s top tier have drawn more games than Brentford this season. The Bees would no doubt take another point here.
This is likely to be a tight and tense festive fixture in the Premier League, and we are struggling to pick a winner. Take a punt on the draw and both teams to score (+375).
Ivan Toney has been in red-hot form for Brentford this season, scoring 12 league and cup goals. Four of those have come in his last three matches, and Toney is available at +210 to score anytime in this one.
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