West Ham will take on Brentford on Monday, 20 October, in a Premier League match under the lights at the London Stadium.
Nuno Espirito Santo will be eyeing his first win as the West Ham manager after picking up just one point from his first games in charge.
Keith Andrews, on the other hand, will be hoping to steer Brentford to their first away victory of the season.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our West Ham vs Brentford prediction below.
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West Ham vs Brentford prediction: The hosts to pick up all three points
Key Stats
- Brentford have won just one of their last five matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in both of Nuno Espirito Santo's games in charge of West Ham.
- Brentford lost 1-0 in their last outing before the international break.
Correct score prediction: West Ham 1-0 Brentford
But for the recent change in management, this game would have been more of a flip of a coin, but Espirito Santo has enough credit in the bank to make me believe that there will be a spike in performance on Monday night after two weeks on the training ground.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A tough match to price
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The West Ham vs Brentford odds are indicative of the situation both clubs are in. The bookies aren't convinced by either team, but West Ham have been given a marginal edge. Ladbrokes have given West Ham a 40.8% chance of winning the match, while Brentford have been given a 35.7% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Brentford
Brentford do have a strong recent record against West Ham, but it's important to remember that this record was built while Thomas Frank was in charge. Regardless, the Bees have won on three of their last four visits to the London Stadium, including a 1-0 win last season.
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West Ham preview: Soucek is available again
Tomas Soucek is available for the first time since Espirito Santo took charge, but the Czech midfielder isn't exactly the archetype Espirito Santo midfielder, so it remains to be seen whether he will play from the start on Monday night. Niclas Fullkrug is still out injured, so Callum Wilson could start up front.
Predicted lineup: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf, Magassa, Fernandes, Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville, Wilson
Last five results
- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
- Everton 1-1 West Ham
- West Ham 1-2 Crystal Palace
- West Ham 0-3 Tottenham
- Nottingham Forest 0-3 West Ham
Brentford preview: Hickey a doubt
Aaron hickey picked up a knock on international duty with Scotland, and given the full-back's recent lengthy absence through injury, Keith Andrews may be tempted to leave him out altogether on Monday night. Midfielder Antoni Milambo is also in the treatment room and won't feature.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK), Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey, Yamolyuk, Henderson, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago
Last five results
- Brentford 0-1 Man City
- Brentford 3-1 Man Utd
- Fulham 3-1 Brentford
- Brentford 1-1 Aston Villa
- Brentford 2-2 Chelsea
Player to watch: Igor Thiago
Igor Thiago has been brilliant so far this season, scoring four Premier League goals for the Bees, helping supporters to get over the losses of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa. Thiago did miss guilt-edge chance to earn Brentford a point against Man City, though, and that has probably been haunting him for the duration of the international break.