Brentford won their first five Premier League meetings with West Ham but have failed to win either of the last two, with the Hammers seeking back-to-back home victories over the Bees for the first time since 1952.
West Ham United vs Brentford Preview
After neither side was in FA Cup action last weekend, these two London rivals will surely be raring to go come Saturday afternoon.
Of the pair, it's Brentford who kick off four points and four places better off, even though they were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham a fortnight ago, frustratingly ending the afternoon with an enormous xG figure of 2.4, compared to Spurs' miserly 0.96.
Thomas Frank's team had been unbeatable at home earlier in the campaign, but that script has flipped in recent weeks, with the Bees winning only two of their last nine. Both wins came on the road, battering Southampton 5-0, before a rather harder-fought 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.
So now, can Brentford win three successive away games in the top division for the first time since November 1944?
West Ham United have made a mixed start to life under Graham Potter. The Hammers were beaten 2-1 at Stamford Bridge in their most recent outing, taking a shock lead through Jarrod Bowen on the cusp of the interval, only for Chelsea to fight back, scoring twice in nine second-half minutes.
Potter won his first Premier League match in charge of the Hammers, beating Fulham 3-2, but has yielded just a solitary point from three subsequent outings, defeating by Crystal Palace at home, before a credible 1-1 draw at Villa Park.
The Irons have still won only seven times all season, hence why they're down in 15th, equidistant away from the relegation zone and the European positions.
Thus, can West Ham spark their season into life with a victory in this London derby at the London Stadium?
West Ham United vs Brentford Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 56.
- West Ham United Wins: 24. Draws: 12. Brentford Wins: 20.
West Ham United Team News
Despite almost a fortnight without a fixture, the Hammers are still depleted: Jean-Clair Todibo, Edson Álvarez. Lucas Paquetá, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Füllkrug and Michail Antonio remain sidelined.
The shock team news pre-Chelsea was Jarrod Bowen's return, featuring for the first time since December, and the captain made such a difference, scoring at Stamford Bridge.
Andy Irving is set to keep his place in midfield, having impressed last time out, while Alphonse Areola has seemingly usurped Łukasz Fabiański in the goalkeeping pecking order.
Lastly, Evan Ferguson is set to debut, having joined on loan from Brighton, reuniting with Graham Potter.
West Ham United predicted lineup vs Brentford: (5-2-2-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Coufal, Kilman, Mavropanos, Emerson; Irving, Souček, Kudus, Bowen; Ferguson.
West Ham United Player to Watch vs Brentford
Jarrod Bowen bagged his seventh of the season at Stamford Bridge last time out, while he has scored seven times in his career against Brentford, the most he's managed against any single opponent, including a hat-trick when the Bees most-recently visited the London Stadium.
Brentford Team News
The visitors meantime make the 13 mile journey east without Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, Kim Ji-soo, Josh Dasilva, Gustavo Nunes and Igor Thiago.
In the meantime, first-choice Mark Flekken sat out the defeat to Spurs due to a chest strain, hence why Hákon Valdimarsson deputised, but the Dutch international is expected to return.
In some much-needed defensive reinforcements, Kristoffer Ajer started a fortnight ago, his first appearance since 21 December due to an ankle injury, while Ethan Pinnock was back on the bench, now hoping to feature for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury a week before Christmas.
Lastly, new signing Michael Kayode came off the bench against Tottenham for his debut, so will the youngster start for the Bees for the first time here?
Brentford predicted lineup vs West Ham United: (4-3-3): Flekken; Ajer, van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Nørgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade.
Brentford Player to Watch vs West Ham United
Bryan Mbeumo has 14 goals to his name this season, while he's previously netted four times against West Ham, only on target against Southampton more frequently, including breaking the deadlock less than 60 seconds into the reverse fixture.
West Ham United vs Brentford Prediction
We think this London derby is extremely tough to call, hence why we're sitting on the fence and forecasting a draw that will satisfy neither ver much: West Ham United 1-1 Brentford.
West Ham United vs Brentford FAQs - Premier League
How to watch West Ham United vs Brentford Premier League game on TV channel?
West Ham United vs Brentford will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch West Ham United vs Brentford Premier League game on live streaming?
West Ham United vs Brentford will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for West Ham United vs Brentford in the Premier League?
West Ham United vs Brentford takes place on Saturday 15 February 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).