Brentford v West Ham Betting Tips [14 May 2023]

West Ham United will put aside their European aspirations as they travel across London to take on Brentford. Heading into this game, Brentford are ninth and still in shape for the Conference League next season while West Ham are 15th, seven points above the drop zone. Brentford’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool in their last game put their chances of playing in Europe next season in serious jeopardy and they will be hoping to make up for that, as they pray other results over the weekend go their way. They’ve done well in London derbies this season and will have reason to be confident going into this one, especially after recent wins over Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. The loss to Liverpool was only Brentford’s second in five matches and their loss to West Ham in the FA Cup in January is one of the two home losses they’ve suffered in 11 matches at the Gtech Community Stadium. In the last 13 home matches in the league, Brentford have suffered one loss.

While West Ham United are eyeing survival in the league, they are also targeting continental silverware. They are coming from a 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the semi finals in the competition and will be hoping to finish the job in the Netherlands next week. Back in the Premier League, they beat Manchester United 1-0 in their last game and will hope to make it two straight wins here. They did beat Brentford 1-0 in the FA Cup in January, but West Ham haven't done so well in the league against the Bees. They have met three times in the league and West Ham have lost all. West Ham United’s away form further puts a dent on their chances coming into this game. They have three losses in five league matches and have only managed two wins in 15 away league games.

Brentford will go into this game as the stronger side, and their success in recent London derbies, as well as dominance over West Ham United in the league will boost their confidence. West Ham United have a poor away run in the league, while Brentford have done well at home in the league. Our prediction therefore for the Brentford v West Ham United game is for Brentford to win.