West Ham vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips (26 February)

Only 9th in the Premier League, West Ham is struggling to meet expectations this season but can still hope, depending on the identity of the winners of the two National Cups, to hang on to Europe, 2 points behind 7th. In the tough at the moment, the Hammers have not yet won in the league since the start of 2024, 3 draws and 3 defeats. They also remain on 3 worrying performances against Manchester United 3-0, Arsenal 0-6 and Nottingham Forest last weekend 2-0. On the European scene, West Ham is qualified for the round of 16 of the C3 and will face Fribourg. Stuck in the second part of the standings, Brentford is currently 14th in the Premier League and is 5 points ahead of the first relegated team.

Neal Maupay's partners must remain vigilant since the recent dynamic is not good. Indeed, they have suffered 9 losses in the last 11 days, for 2 victories. After winning on the Wolverhampton pitch 0-2, Brentford suffered the law of Liverpool last weekend 1-4 before losing without merit at the ogre Manchester City in the middle of last week 1-0. Like their opponent of the day, the visitors are already eliminated from the FA Cup.

West Ham still has to deal with the absence of playmaker Lucas Paqueta, who has not sufficiently recovered from his injury. In addition, midfielder on loan from Manchester City this winter Kalvin Phillips is suspended after receiving a red card against Nottingham Forest. Recovering from a long injury, striker Michail Antonio joined the squad last weekend and immediately started up front. On the sides, we find the influential Bowen (11 goals in PL) and Kudus (6 goals in PL). Despite this abundance of possessions, the Hammers have not scored in the last 3 days. This winter, West Ham let defender Kehrer (Monaco), winger Benrahma (Lyon) and attacking midfielder Pablo Fornals (Betis) leave.

Several elements are missing for Brentford this weekend. These are the important striker Mbeumo (7 goals and 3 assists in the PL), who is no longer so far from a return, the potentially starting defenders Pinnock, Hickey and Henry and the replacements Dasilva and Schade. To his advantage since his long suspension, English international Ivan Toney has scored 4 goals in the last 6 days. To accompany him, former Ligue 1 residents Wissa (4 goals in PL) and Maupay (5 goals and 3 assists in PL) are in the balance. Arriving at the club this winter, left back Reguilon quickly established himself in the starting 11.