Brentford vs West Ham Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, September 28, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, September 28
• Kick-off Time: 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford

The Premier League will enter its sixth matchday this weekend. Brentford vs West Ham will be just one of the many fascinating encounters to look forward to. There is little to separate between the two clubs in the Premier League. The hosts sit at the 12th spot with six points while West Ham occupies the 14th place on the back of four points from five games.

Brentford has endured an inconsistent start to the 2024/25 season. The club has managed four victories and three defeats in the seven matches so far. Thomas Frank, though, would not be massively worried since the defeats came against Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur. The statistics are in favour of Brentford, having scored nine goals in five games as well as having an unbeaten streak of four home games.

West Ham’s beginning to the season has been a very disappointing one for the fans. The Hammers have only enjoyed a couple of victories in this campaign, with one of them coming in the EFL Cup. Julen Lopetegui and his men were also eliminated from the Cup this week and will be determined to turn around the fortunes on Saturday against Brentford. The club has scored only four goals in the last five outings.

Brentford Team News

Thomas Frank has a plethora of absentees to deal with for the home encounter against West Ham United. Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Gustavo Gomes, Thiago Rodrigues, and Yoane Wissa are all injured and unavailable. Christian Nørgaard is uncertain due to a knock.

West Ham Team News

Niclas Fullkrug, who is battling a calf injury is the only worry for Julen Lopetegui for the game on Saturday against Brentford. His involvement is unlikely as the medical staff will not take any risks in light of the long season ahead. The club will once again line in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

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Brentford vs West Ham Predicted Lineups

Brentford Predicted Lineup (5-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Flekken

Defenders: Ajer, van den Berg, Pinnock, Collins, Lewis-Potter

Midfielders: Janelt, Yarmolyuk, Damsgaard

Forwards: Carvalho, Mbeumo

West Ham Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Areola

Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Alvarez, Kilman, Emerson

Midfielders: Rodriguez, Paqueta, Kudus, Summerville

Forwards: Bowen

Brentford vs West Ham H2H Record

Brentford and West Ham United have not drawn any of their last 9 matches against each other. The last five meetings between the two sides have ended in three victories for Brentford and two wins for West Ham United.

Key Players to Watch in Brentford vs West Ham

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

Bryan Mbeumo is the top scorer for Brentford so far this season with four goals. With Ivan Toney now out of the squad, Mbeumo is now the sole bearer of the goalscoring responsibilities at Brentford. The 25-year-old has scored three goals and provided an assist in previous appearances with West Ham United.

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

West Ham has had its fair share of troubles in front of goal this season. In such a dire situation, Jarrod Bowen will be the man to look forward to for the supporters. The Englishman is one of the rare bright spots for the London club this season. He will be looking to add his tally of a single goal this season against Brentford and ignite West Ham’s goalscoring abilities.

Brentford vs West Ham Prediction

Looking at the recent contests between Brentford and West Ham United, it is safe to assume that a draw is not on the cards. Brentford will be the overwhelming favourites, owing to the splendid form at home coupled with West Ham’s atrocious results so far.

Predicted Score: Brentford 3-0 West Ham (Watch Live)

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