West Ham vs Brentford kick-off, date & TV info
Date Monday, October 20
Kick-off 8pm
Venue London Stadium, London
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is hoping for a Premier League victory against Brentford on Monday in his first home game in charge of the Hammers.
The hosts have been beaten by Chelsea, Tottenham and Crystal Palace at the London Stadium this season while the Bees have lost their first three away league fixtures – including a 3-1 defeat at Nuno’s Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend.
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West Ham vs Brentford betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Over 1.5 Brentford goals
3pts 6-4 general
Player fouls
Igor Thiago to commit two or more fouls
4-5 bet365
Longshot
Nathan Collins to be first goalscorer
33-1 bet365
West Ham vs Brentford preview
Monday night’s Premier League fixture at the London Stadium pits the movable object against the stoppable force.
West Ham have lost their three home games by an aggregate score of 10-2 and visitors Brentford started the campaign with away defeats at Nottingham Forest, Sunderland and Fulham.
The Bees were 3-0 down at half-time in their opener at Forest, whose manager Nuno Espirito Santo is now in charge of the Hammers.
Nuno is desperate to mark his home debut with a victory after overseeing a 1-1 draw at Everton and a 2-0 defeat at Arsenal, where Gunners goalkeeper David Raya did not have to make a save.
The toxic atmosphere at the London Stadium has eroded West Ham’s home advantage as fans voice their discontent with the club’s owners.
New West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo might not be all smiles come full-time at the London StadiumCredit: West Ham United FC via Getty Ima
The Hammers’ only win in their last 11 Premier League home games came against relegated Leicester last season and they have lost 5-1 to Chelsea, 3-0 to Tottenham and 2-1 to Crystal Palace this term.
Summer signings Mateus Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa add energy to a ponderous midfield so the leaden-footed Tomas Soucek and James Ward-Prowse may have limited opportunities under Nuno.
But the injury-prone Callum Wilson and Niclas Fullkrug are hardly the most dynamic striking options in the division and West Ham’s defence remains flaky.
Brentford have scored in all three of their away defeats, also winning 2-0 at Bournemouth in the EFL Cup, and they triumphed on three of their last four trips to the London Stadium.
Like the Hammers, they are far from convincing in defence so backing over 1.5 Brentford goals looks the best bet in a trappy contest.
Their recent home results include a 2-2 draw with Chelsea and a 3-1 win over Manchester United and Fabio Carvalho offers the kind of spark off the bench that West Ham are lacking.
Striker Thiago’s tussles could catch the referee’s eye
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has scored five goals in eight games this term, also missing a great chance when put through one-on-one with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the Bees’ 1-0 defeat to Manchester City.
The frontman does not shy away from the physical battle, averaging 2.4 fouls per 90 minutes, and he was booked against Sunderland and Chelsea in the league and Bournemouth in the EFL Cup.
Collins primed to take advantage of Hammers’ weakness
West Ham’s vulnerability against crosses, from open play and dead-ball situations, is no secret and Michael Keane’s thumping header gave Everton the lead in Nuno’s first game in charge.
Brentford centre-back Nathan Collins merits an each-way bet to score first at a huge price. He had six attempts at goal in Ireland’s four World Cup qualifiers and scored the Bees’ winner at home to the Hammers in November 2023.
West Ham vs Brentford Bet Builder
Both teams to score
There have been goals at both ends in six of West Ham’s last seven home games and Brentford have lost 3-1, 2-1 and 3-1 in their first three away fixtures.
Over 3.5 cards
Brentford average two bookings per game in this season’s Premier League and West Ham’s last three matches have produced 15 yellow cards.
Soungoutou Magassa to commit two or more fouls
The combative midfielder picked up 13 cards in 27 Ligue 1 starts for Monaco and averages 2.2 fouls per 90 minutes for West Ham.
Pays out at 15-4 with bet365
Key stats for West Ham vs Brentford
♦ Both teams have scored in six of West Ham’s last seven Premier League home games
♦ West Ham have won only one of their last 11 home league matches
♦ The Hammers have lost six of their first eight league and cup games this season
♦ Brentford have won six of their last eight league games against West Ham
♦ The Bees have scored inside the first 20 minutes in their last six league matches against the Hammers
West Ham vs Brentford betting odds
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MarketOddsWest Ham31-20Brentford9-5Draw23-10
Odds correct at time of publishing
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West Ham vs Brentford team news and predicted line-ups
West Ham
Tomas Soucek is available after completing a three-match ban but the midfielder is likely to start on the bench. Niclas Fullkrug is injured so Callum Wilson should lead the line.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf; Fernandes, Magassa; Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville; Wilson
Subs: Soucek, Marshall, Walker-Peters, Potts, Rodriguez, Julio, Guilherme
Brentford
Aaron Hickey has recovered from a knock sustained on international duty with Scotland. Antoni Milambo faces a long spell on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
Subs: Ajer, Carvalho, Onyeka, Jensen, Janelt, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter
Read more football tips from the Racing Post:
Football accumulator tips for Monday October 20: Back our acca at 10-1 with bet365
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FAQs for West Ham vs Brentford
When is West Ham vs Brentford in the Premier League?
The match kicks off at 8pm on Monday, October 20.
Where is West Ham vs Brentford being played?
Monday’s game is taking place at the London Stadium in east London.
Where can I watch West Ham vs Brentford?
There is live coverage of West Ham vs Brentford on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
What is the match betting for West Ham vs Brentford?
West Ham are 31-20 to beat 9-5 visitors Brentford and the draw is 23-10.
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