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Current Form and Recent Performances
West Ham United and Brentford FC are set to clash in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. West Ham United have been struggling recently, with a string of disappointing results. They have not won in their last four matches and have a particularly poor home record this season, having lost all three of their home games. Their recent FA Cup exit at the hands of Aston Villa has added to their woes, and the team is under pressure to improve their Premier League standings to avoid relegation threats.
On the other hand, Brentford FC have shown glimpses of resilience, notably securing a draw against Manchester City. However, they have also faced challenges, particularly in maintaining consistency. Their recent loss to Liverpool and an unexpected FA Cup exit against Plymouth Argyle highlight their vulnerabilities. Despite these setbacks, Brentford's away form has been slightly better than West Ham's home form, which could give them an edge in this matchup.
Head-to-Head and Historical Context
Historically, Brentford FC have had the upper hand in recent meetings against West Ham United. In the last 11 encounters, Brentford have won six times compared to West Ham's four victories. Notably, Brentford have won three of the last five meetings at West Ham's home ground, which suggests they are comfortable playing away against the Hammers. The most common result between these two teams has been a 0-2 victory for Brentford, which has occurred three times.
Tactical Analysis and Key Players
Under the new management of Graham Potter, West Ham United are still finding their footing. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded an average of 1.95 goals per game. Offensively, they rely heavily on Jarrod Bowen, their top scorer with three goals. However, the team's overall goal-scoring record is underwhelming, averaging just 1.23 goals per match.
Brentford, meanwhile, have shown they can compete against top teams, as evidenced by their draw against Manchester City. Yoane Wissa has been a standout performer, leading the team's goal-scoring charts. Brentford's attacking prowess, combined with West Ham's defensive issues, suggests that Brentford could exploit these weaknesses effectively.
Prediction and Conclusion
Given the current form, historical dominance, and tactical matchups, Brentford FC are likely to emerge victorious in this encounter. West Ham's home struggles and defensive vulnerabilities, coupled with Brentford's ability to perform well away from home, tilt the balance in favor of the visitors. However, both teams have shown they can find the back of the net, so expect both teams to score in this match.
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PL | GD | PTS | ||
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1 | ![]() | 7 | 11 | 16 |
2 | ![]() | 7 | 4 | 15 |
3 | ![]() | 7 | 8 | 14 |
4 | ![]() | 7 | 3 | 14 |
5 | ![]() | 7 | 9 | 13 |
6 | ![]() | 7 | 4 | 12 |
7 | ![]() | 7 | 4 | 11 |
8 | ![]() | 7 | 2 | 11 |
9 | ![]() | 7 | 1 | 11 |
10 | ![]() | 7 | -2 | 10 |
11 | ![]() | 7 | 1 | 9 |
12 | ![]() | 7 | 0 | 9 |
13 | ![]() | 7 | -1 | 9 |
14 | ![]() | 7 | -3 | 8 |
15 | ![]() | 7 | -4 | 8 |
16 | ![]() | 7 | -3 | 7 |
17 | ![]() | 7 | -7 | 5 |
18 | ![]() | 7 | -8 | 4 |
19 | ![]() | 7 | -10 | 4 |
20 | ![]() | 7 | -9 | 2 |