West Ham vs Brentford prediction 26.02.2024

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Monday, 26th February 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: London Stadium (London)

West Ham likely anticipated a higher point tally after 25 rounds in the Premier League, but they find themselves in the midst of another average season. Their performance in 2024 has been underwhelming, failing to secure a win in their last eight matches across all competitions (four draws and four losses). Their latest defeat was a 2-0 loss to Nottingham last weekend. The home side had an xG of 2.79 compared to West Ham’s 0.60, making it unsurprising that West Ham suffered yet another loss. David Moyes’ squad is set to face fellow strugglers Brentford on Monday, potentially presenting an opportunity for their first victory of the year.

Brentford’s performance this season has been underwhelming, with the team just five points clear of the relegation zone. Having lost four out of their last five matches under the leadership of Thomas Frank, their form is a cause for concern. In their most recent match, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on the road, with the home team dominating the game from the outset. Despite these setbacks, Brentford will be hoping to regain their footing in the upcoming match against West Ham, albeit with diminished confidence.

West Ham vs Brentford pick: Under 2.5 goals

West Ham has failed to score in their last three games, whereas Brentford managed only three goals over the same period. Therefore, a bet on under 2.5 goals would likely be the safest wager for this match.