West Ham United welcome Brentford to London Stadium on Monday evening in the final fixture of Premier League gameweek 8. The action kicks off at 8:00pm live on Sky Sports, and below you can find our match preview and best bets.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville Over 0.5 shots on target t | 6/4 @ Bet365 (40.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | With Nuno Espirito Santo in charge, West Ham’s wingers and wide forwards should thrive, just like Callum Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga did at Nottingham Forest last season. Crysencio Summerville should be a player who benefits from Nuno’s system and he has let off four shots across his previous two league outings, which have been against Everton and Arsenal. At 6/4 he looks a great price to record one or more shots on target against The Bees. |
| Bowen & Thiago to Score | 15/2 @ Sky Bet (11.8%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Despite West Ham’s struggles this season, Jarrod Bowen has continued to impress for West Ham. The 28-year-old is averaging over two shots per game this term and has three goals in seven matches, making him a strong candidate to make it four on Monday. Combining him with Brentford’s Igor Thiago to also find the net pays 15/2 with Sky Bet, which may have more legs than the odds suggest. The Brazilian has made a strong start to life in London with four goals in his first seven and can continue his good form here. |
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How both teams go into West Ham vs Brentford
West Ham’s early-season struggles have landed them in the relegation zone, having secured only a single victory from their opening seven fixtures. It’s been a turbulent start marked by inconsistency and underwhelming performances. However, with the recent managerial change after Graham Potter made. way for Nuno Espírito Santo, there’s a renewed sense of hope around the London Stadium. Nuno brings with him a reputation for organisation and defensive solidity, qualities that could be the catalyst for a turnaround. With fresh leadership and a pressing need for points, the Hammers may now be better poised to claim a much-needed win and begin climbing the table.
Brentford have shown they can produce big performances, as evidenced by their 3-1 victory over Manchester United. However, their inconsistent form, with three losses in their last five matches, could make this clash with West Ham a closely contested match.
West Ham team news
West Ham will be without George Earthy, who remains sidelined due to discomfort. There are also several doubts ahead of their next fixture. Niclas Füllkrug is dealing with a muscle issue, Luis Guilherme is nursing a shoulder problem, and Jean-Clair Todibo is still working his way back to full fitness.
Brentford team news
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 7 |
| West Ham United | 19 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -8 | 4 |
Brentford have been patchy but sit above the drop zone, while West Ham, with just one win and the league’s second-worst defence, are languishing in 19th.
Potential Match-Winners
- Igor Thiago (Brentford): 4 goals in 7 appearances (0.57 per game) – Brentford’s most reliable goal threat.
- Jarrod Bowen (West Ham): Always lively, but West Ham need more end product; look for his movement and shots from wide areas.
Head-to-Head
Brentford have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning six of the last nine meetings and losing only once since 2021.
Last 9 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 15/02/25 | West Ham 0-1 Brentford | Premier League |
| 28/09/24 | Brentford 1-1 West Ham | Premier League |
| 26/02/24 | West Ham 4-2 Brentford | Premier League |
| 04/11/23 | Brentford 3-2 West Ham | Premier League |
| 14/05/23 | Brentford 2-0 West Ham | Premier League |
| 07/01/23 | Brentford 0-1 West Ham | FA Cup |
| 30/12/22 | West Ham 0-2 Brentford | Premier League |
| 10/04/22 | Brentford 2-0 West Ham | Premier League |
| 03/10/21 | West Ham 1-2 Brentford | Premier League |
Conclusion
Will Brentford’s dominance continue, or can West Ham finally turn their fortunes at home? The result looks a little tricky to predict and backing Summerville in the shots on target market looks the best play at 6/4.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
