Brentford vs West Ham Preview: Team News & Prediction
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This is a huge London derby for both ends of the pitch as Brentford take on West Ham United at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – USA Network
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Hulu+
Brentford preview: Flagging Bees
Brentford have been in the hunt for UEFA Champions League qualification in recent weeks but the Bees have hit an ill-timed rough patch of form as they drift away from the top six after a very average run with the pre-season goal of safety wrapped up early.
The home team come into this one on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford due to goals scored by Benjamin Sesko and Casemiro in the first-half before a late Mathias Jensen consolation.
West Ham preview: Fighting Irons
They now face a West Ham United side that can go five points clear of the bottom three and the relegation places with a victory here - for at least a day or so before Tottenham Hotspur travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa on Sunday evening.
The Hammers managed to scrap their way to a last-gasp victory against Everton at the London Stadium last weekend with Callum Wilson scoring in second-half stoppage-time to earn a crucial three points for the Irons.
Brentford team news: Henderson & Janelt working their way back
Jordan Henderson, pushing to be a part of Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is a doubt for this weekend as he works his way back to fitness.
Brentford have other midfield absentees such as Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho alongside left-back Rico Henry, but Viatly Janelt could feature
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Jensen; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Unavailable: Henry (Injured), Milambo (Injured), Carvalho (Injured)
Questionable: Henderson (Injured), Janelt (Injured)
West Ham team news: Nothing fresh
Nuno Espirito Santo has said he is dealing with some 'small knocks' ahead of this one but that it is 'likely' he will once again have a fully fit and available squad.
That means it is unlikely that the Hammers will make any changes for this one, especially with the current form and balance of his side.
Predicted XI (4-4-1-1): Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville; Pablo; Castellanos
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Questionable:
Brentford vs West Ham prediction
West Ham head across the capital city having shown real grit in the last couple of months with Nuno Espirito Santo discovering some of his magic touch. Brentford have only beaten relegated Burnley and sixth-tier Macclesfield in their last 11 matches across all competitions and are potentially drifting 'to the beach', and so siding with the visitors may well be a decent bet for this one.
Brentford vs West Ham tip: Double chance - West Ham to win or draw
