West Ham vs Brentford Prediction for 21 October 2025 - Football

🔊 What can we expect from the final match of the Premier League's eighth round? On October 20, West Ham host Brentford at the London Stadium. Only three points separate the teams in the standings, and the Hammers need to close the gap to escape the relegation zone. Interestingly, these opponents are in some ways opposites: West Ham have lost all their home games in the current Premier League season, while Brentford have been defeated in all their away matches. One of these streaks is bound to end, or perhaps both will.

Head-to-Head

📊 In the 21st century, the teams have faced off in nine official matches, all taking place in the current decade. It might come as a surprise to some, but Brentford hold a significant edge with six victories compared to just two for West Ham. Notably, the Hammers have lost 3 out of 4 encounters on their home turf.

West Ham United Team Overview

West Ham have been dreadful at the start of the season. Sometimes a team plays well but just can't catch a break with the results; however, this isn't one of those cases. Graham Potter failed to come up with anything substantial, leading to his deserved exit after securing only three points from the opening five fixtures.

Nuno Espirito Santo, brought in to replace the Englishman, immediately made an impact by securing a draw on a challenging trip to Everton (1-1). The Hammers put in a decent performance against the Toffees, who are known for their strong home form. However, maintaining that momentum was thwarted by Arsenal. Throughout the match at the Emirates, West Ham managed only four shots, none of which were on target, while allowing their opponents to rack up 2.76 expected goals. Therefore, the 0-2 scoreline can be seen as fortunate.

Brentford Team Overview

Until recently, Brentford could be considered a giant-killer. If you're a big-name team heading to face the "Bees," be prepared to drop points. Aston Villa (1-0), Chelsea (2-2), and Manchester United (3-1) have all experienced this firsthand. None of these results were mere flukes for Keith Andrews' men—they earned them through solid performances.

However, their streak came to an end in the last round. Manchester City visited the Brentford Community Stadium and secured a pragmatic 1-0 victory. The hosts had just one clear chance throughout the match, but Igor Thiago, who had scored a brace against Man United, couldn't capitalize on it. As a result, the Bees suffered their first home defeat of the season—a deserved outcome.

Latest news

West Ham United

💰 West Ham may pay up to £20 million in compensation to Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter. The Hammers are expected to announce record losses of £100 million for last season when their financial statements are released in December.

❌ Niclas Füllkrug suffered a thigh muscle tear just before the international break. This is the only personnel setback for the hosts.

Brentford

🎙 Brentford captain Nathan Collins after the match against Man City: "The first half was probably too passive; we gave them too much space. In the second half, we made some adjustments, pressed a bit harder, and overall, I think we were better. We defended really well in the box and made it difficult for them, creating one or two chances, though we probably would have liked a few more."

❌ During the international break, Brentford's injury list grew slightly. Edmond-Paris Maghoma was joined by Anthony Milambo due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Aaron Hickey also picked up a knock while on international duty, but according to Kit Andrews, the Scot will be fit for the game. The same goes for Gustavo Gomez, who has yet to appear this season due to hamstring issues.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by Andy Madley, marking his second Premier League appearance this season. In his first game, he handed out five yellow cards, but his average over the last ten matches is a more modest 2.6. However, we anticipate that this average might increase. Notably, in 6 of Brentford's last 7 matches, the bet on over 3.5 yellow cards has been successful. With both teams languishing near the bottom of the table, expect plenty of battles and emotions.

⚽️ Goals Prediction

It's incredible but true! West Ham have conceded to Brentford in the first half of their last six Premier League encounters. Nuno Espírito Santo is a manager who can instill strong defensive play, but it takes time. Both Everton and Arsenal scored against the Hammers before halftime, so a bet on a Brentford goal in the first half could be worth the risk.

🚩 Corners Prediction

If West Ham excel at anything, it's earning corners—averaging 5.67 per home match. Surprisingly, Brentford boast an even higher average on the road with 6.33. This statistical insight makes a bet on over 9.5 corners a reasonable choice. Together, the teams should comfortably reach this total.

The teams are so unpredictable that it's challenging to get a clear picture of how this game might unfold. This is one of the most unpredictable matches of the round, making it unwise to bet on the outcomes directly. Therefore, we cautiously predict a 1-1 draw, and we'll place our bet on both teams to score (yes). This has happened in three of the last four head-to-heads between West Ham and Brentford, and this season, they've combined for only three clean sheets between them. Defense is certainly not their strong suit.