West Ham United vs Brentford Predictions

• These two sides have conceded 44 goals each after 25 games this term
• Brentford have scored in four of their last five on the road
• However, the Bees have conceded in 16 of their last 17 matches

Both sides searching for form

Monday night’s clash pits together two sides who are in dire need of a turnaround. West Ham head into this contest having gone six league games without a victory, losing each of their last three. The Hammers’ bright season has taken a turn, as they’re struggling to make the European spots and out of both domestic cups.

David Moyes is under huge pressure, which will only increase if they lose to Brentford for the sixth time in a row in the league. However, the Bees come into this clash having won just three of their last 14 matches. While their performances have been slightly better of late, they’ve come in a tough run of games. Brentford have played Man City twice, plus Liverpool and Tottenham across their last five. With Chelsea and Arsenal up next, this is a crucial game for the struggling Bees.

Defensive concerns for both

Given how both sides are struggling for form, it’s not a surprise that they’re both looking shaky at the back. The pair have each conceded 44 goals in their 25 games this season, only four teams have let in more. The Hammers have conceded 17 goals at home, while Brentford have let in 17 goals on the road.

West Ham have conceded at least twice in all five of their Premier League games against Brentford, while the Bees have managed just one clean sheet across their last 17 matches. The hosts have shipped 14 goals across their last five matches, while the Bees have scored in four of their last five trips.

Brentford won 3-2 when these two sides met earlier this season and more goals are expected in this clash. With neither side looking strong at the back, look to both teams to score.

Toney can trouble Hammers

Brentford can rely on Ivan Toney to impress here, with the forward scoring 16 Premier League goals in his last 21 appearances in London. He’s scored five in his last seven games against London opposition, while he’s impressed since returning to action.

Toney has scored in four of his first six games since getting back in the side, only failing to score in their two meetings with Manchester City. With West Ham looking shaky at the back, Toney is a great anytime scoring option in this encounter.

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