- 1 Brentford vs West Ham: Europe and survival on the line at the Gtech
- 2 Brentford want their bite back at home
- 3 West Ham are fighting for their lives
- 4 Probable line-ups
- 5 Football prediction Brentford vs West Ham United
- 6 Before anything else, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information moves on
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the visuals
Brentford vs West Ham: Europe and survival on the line at the Gtech 
The Gtech Community Stadium is set for a London derby with everything at stake. Brentford host West Ham United with hopes of reigniting their push for a historic place in Europe. For Brentford, the season has been thrilling and nerve-racking in equal measure after a run of draws that has stalled their momentum. They know a win on Saturday is a must if they are to stay in touch with the top seven. Supporters will expect a response, a bit of pride, and a break from a frustrating run of results that has left the Bees needing to prove they belong in the European conversation.
Brentford want their bite back at home 
Under Keith Andrews, Brentford have shown plenty this season, but the cutting edge has gone missing lately. They head into this one on a six-match winless run at home, a stat they will be desperate to wipe out this weekend. The history books are on Brentford’s side too, with the Bees winning three of their last four Premier League home meetings with the Hammers. Leading the charge is star striker Igor Thiago, already up to 21 goals, and he will fancy his chances of tearing into a shaky back line. In midfield, Mathias Jensen will be the one setting the rhythm. Brentford could also welcome back Jordan Henderson and Vitaly Janelt, which would add some much-needed nous in the middle of the pitch. Their ability to press high and use the flanks through Ouattara and Schade could be decisive. Even with Fabio Carvalho and Rico Henry out, Brentford still have enough depth to tweak things if needed. The one thing they cannot afford is another limp display in a London derby. West Ham look like the ideal side to target. Every challenge will be full-blooded, every loose ball contested, because that is what Brentford do in front of their own fans. Take the points here and they could leapfrog direct rivals and set up a dream finish.
West Ham are fighting for their lives 
Across the divide, Nuno Espirito Santo’s Hammers arrive with plenty to worry about. Sitting 17th, they are only two points above the drop zone. The late win over Everton bought them a bit of breathing space, but the trip to Brentford still looks dangerous. West Ham have a dreadful defeat rate against the Bees in the Premier League (78%), and that record hangs heavy before kick-off. Jarrod Bowen remains their biggest threat, but the defensive fragility they have shown all season could be punished badly by Brentford’s attack.
Probable line-ups
Brentford : Kelleher ; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter ; Jensen, Yarmolyuk ; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade ; Thiago
West Ham United : Hermansen ; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf ; Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville ; Pablo ; Castellanos
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Football prediction Brentford vs West Ham United
Brentford to win
Brentford may have had a tough run at home, but the recent record against West Ham speaks for itself. The Bees have had the better of the Hammers for years, especially at the Gtech Community Stadium, where they usually find the net at least twice.
The European stakes should have Keith Andrews’s players fired up. Against a West Ham side fighting for survival and one that has usually struggled on this ground, Brentford hold the stronger hand. With Igor Thiago in sharp form, the home side should have enough to get the job done and restart their push towards the top seven.
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