{"id":1436153,"date":"2026-03-04T11:19:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1436153"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:19:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T11:19:52","slug":"match-preview-west-ham-vs-brentford-09-03-2026-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-west-ham-vs-brentford-09-03-2026-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"West Ham United vs Brentford: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

West Ham United<\/a> welcome Brentford<\/a> to east London, with both sides eager to advance in the FA Cup<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite evenly-matched attacking outputs so far this season, Brentford’s recent dominance in this fixture adds an extra layer of intrigue to Monday night’s clash. Kick-off promises a tactical arm wrestle where clinical finishing and defensive discipline could prove decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recent form and the head-to-head record suggest Brentford have an edge, but West Ham’s improved attacking efficiency offers hope for the hosts. Based on current stats and trends, here are our top betting recommendations for the match. Our strongest selection is Both Teams To Score, with both sides showing attacking intent but some defensive vulnerabilities in recent games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/7 @ Bet365<\/a>
(63.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacking because both teams average a goal per game, and BTTS has landed in 7 of the last 10 meetings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brentford to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/4 @ Bet365<\/a>
(44.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nValue here due to Brentford winning 7 of the last 10 H2Hs, including both away games last term.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    West Ham entered the competition at the third round, beating QPR after extra time to advance to the next round. They again needed extra time to progress from the fourth round, beating Burton Albion thanks to a late goal from Crysencio Summerville. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Brentford also entered the competition at the third round and beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 with relative ease. The fourth round saw them drawn against non-league Macclesfield and, despite some scary moments, were able to come through the match with a 1-0 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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