Premier League on Sky Sports: West Ham vs Brentford preview, predictions and betting tips
Monday night lights at the London Stadium set the stage for a tense Premier League clash as West Ham host Brentford.
A fixture with more than a whiff of early-season jeopardy. Both sides are in desperate need of a result, and for the Irons, a fresh managerial era brings fresh expectation.
Sports News Blitz previews West Ham vs Brentford, offering stats and betting tips alongside.
The tale so far
West Ham arrive on the back of a 2-0 defeat away to Arsenal, but there were green shoots in the performance under new boss Nuno Espírito Santo.
Defensively, they looked far more structured than in recent weeks - a welcome shift after turbulent spells under Graham Potter and Julen Lopetegui.
With pressure mounting off the pitch and fan unrest simmering, three points at home would offer some much-needed calm.
Brentford, meanwhile, are still searching for a spark under Keith Andrews.
A flat 1-0 home defeat to Man City offered little going forward, and the Bees' attacking output continues to concern.
The long-term injury to promising summer signing Antoni Milambo only adds to the challenge, with the Dutch youngster ruled out for the season after suffering an ACL tear on international duty.
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Head-to-head recap
Recent history between these two sides leans slightly in Brentford’s favour, though West Ham will take confidence from a high-scoring win in early 2024:
15/02/25 — West Ham 0-1 Brentford (Premier League)
28/09/24 — Brentford 1-1 West Ham (Premier League)
26/02/24 — West Ham 4-2 Brentford (Premier League)
04/11/23 — Brentford 3-2 West Ham (Premier League)
14/05/23 — Brentford 2-0 West Ham (Premier League)
Plenty of goals, but little consistency. Expect another tightly contested encounter.
Best bets
Some value picks to consider ahead of Monday night:
West Ham to win
A new manager bounce and home advantage could tip the scales in the Irons’ favour, especially with Nuno taking charge of his first game at the London Stadium.
Jarrod Bowen – 1+ shot on target
The Hammers’ most reliable threat in front of goal has landed at least one shot on target in every home appearance this season.
Igor Thiago – 1+ shot on target
The Brentford forward has quietly hit this mark in three straight Premier League matches.
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Where to watch
Watch live coverage of West Ham vs Brentford:
Region Broadcaster / Kick-off time
UK / Sky Sports / Sky Go / 20:00 BST
US / USA Network / 15:00 EST
Verdict
Neither side is hitting top gear, but West Ham showed glimpses of structure and intent at the Emirates.
Now, with the Hammers back at home, with a new manager to impress and a point to prove, they should have the edge.
Brentford remain dangerous but blunt in the final third, and without Milambo, they'll need to dig deep for creativity.
If Bowen turns up, expect the Hammers to sneak it.
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