West Ham v Brentford predictions: Bees look equipped to trouble in-form hosts

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for West Ham v Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday.

When to bet

2pm Sunday

Best bet

Brentford draw no bet
2pts 12-5 Betfred

Team news

West Ham
Ben Johnson could start at right-back again as Vladimir Coufal and Ryan Fredericks are both struggling with groin injuries. Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals should start after substitute appearances against Rapid Vienna on Thursday.

Brentford
Ethan Pinnock is a doubt after going off injured against Liverpool so Mathias Jorgensen could come into the back three. Josh Dasilva and Mads Sorenson remain sidelined.

Match preview

West Ham continued their fine start to the season with a 2-0 Europa League win over Rapid Vienna on Thursday but they could come unstuck when they host progressive Brentford on Sunday.

This will be the Hammers' seventh game in just 22 days, including Premier League and EFL Cup clashes with Manchester United and a trip to Zagreb in the Europa League, and that schedule may take its toll.

Brentford have the potential to take advantage of any sluggishness from the home side and their only defeat in six league games came when they conceded an injury-time goal at home to in-form Brighton.

Thomas Frank's men have shown their taste for the big occasion, beating Arsenal 2-0 in their first fixture back in the top flight and sharing a pulsating 3-3 draw with Liverpool last weekend, and they also eased to a 2-0 win at Wolves in their most recent away game.

Key stat

Brentford have conceded only two first-half goals in six league games this season.

Inside info

West Ham

Penalty taker Mark Noble/Declan Rice
Free-kick wizard Aaron Cresswell
Set-piece aerial threat Kurt Zouma
Card magnet Declan Rice

Brentford

Penalty taker Ivan Toney
Free-kick wizardBryan Mbeumo
Set-piece aerial threatIvan Toney
Card magnetChristian Norgaard

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