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West Ham United – Brentford FC
The year is coming to an end and the 18th matchday is coming up in the Premier League. Unlike in Germany, where the ball in the Bundesliga is still resting until mid-January, the Premier League was already back in action on Boxing Day. Shortly before New Year’s Eve, the next matchday is already on the agenda. Two London clubs meet to open the matchday. Brentford FC travel to West Ham United in East London. Both teams are desperate to win the match.
West Ham United are just not getting it together in the league this season. After 16 games played, the Hammers have only 14 points and are 16th in the table. Last season, the team from east London was in a Champions League place at the same time and had twice as many points. On Boxing Day, West Ham lost 3-1 at Arsenal.
It is only Brentford’s second season in the Premier League. And coach Thomas Frank’s team continues to do very well in the league. Just like last season, the Bees are in 10th place with 20 points after 16 games played. Last matchday, Brentford drew 2-2 with Tottenham. Find out who will win the London derby in our West Ham vs Brentford betting tips.
West Ham – Brentford Info:
– Date & Time: 30.12.2022, 20:45 Uhr
– Venue: London Stadium, London
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 18
– TV coverage: Sky
West Ham Form & Balance Check
West Ham have enjoyed a number of successes throughout their history, including winning the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. In the last two seasons, the team from East London also performed very well in the Premier League and always ended up in a European place at the end of the season. In the summer, West Ham invested a lot of money and brought in some top-class players, including Lucas Paquetá, Thilo Kehrer and Gianluca Scamacca.
In the Europa Conference League, the plan seems to be working, as West Ham won every game in the group stage and are now in the last 16 of the competition. In the league, however, the Irons are lagging behind their expectations. With only 14 points after 16 games played, the Hammers are 16th in the table. Last year, the team from east London had twice as many points on their account and were thus in a Champions League place. On Boxing Day, West Ham lost 3-1 to Arsenal.
No punch
The Hammers’ defence has not been the problem this season. In 16 games, West Ham have conceded just 20 goals. Manchester United in fourth place have conceded the same number of goals and fourth-placed Tottenham have conceded three more this season.
However, there is still a lot of room for improvement in the attack of David Moyes’ team. The Irons have scored only 13 goals so far this season. Only three teams have scored fewer goals. West Ham’s top scorer so far this season is Saïd Benrahma with just three goals in the league.
West Ham facts & analysis
– 16th place in the Premier League
– Three of the four wins this season at home
– Moved into the last 16 of the Europa Conference League as group winners
Brentford form & balance check
Brentford FC is a football club from the London Borough of Brentford in west London. The club was founded in 1889 and is currently playing its second season in the Premier League. Although many clubs have a much higher budget than Brentford, the Bees have managed to keep pace in the Premier League very well so far.
And coach Thomas Frank’s side are excelling in the league again this year. The Bees have played 16 games and are in 10th place with 20 points, as they were last year. In the last game, Brentford and Tottenham drew 2-2, with Brentford even leading 2-0 for a long time, but conceding two late goals through Kane and Højbjerg.
Ivan Toney carries the Bees
Brentford’s offence is particularly flourishing this season. The Bees have already scored 25 goals this season. This means that the team from west London has scored more goals than Chelsea or Manchester United, for example. Striker Ivan Toney in particular is in the form of his life. The 26-year-old scored a strong eleven goals in the first 16 games of the season. Only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane have scored more in the Premier League.
Bretford facts & analysis
– Currently tenth in the league.
– Only four defeats this Premier League season
– Toney is the team’s top scorer with eleven goals in the league
Predicted line-up – last update on 28 December 2022
David Moyes is likely to send his team out on the field with a 4-2-3-1 again. Fornals could move into the starting eleven as a more creative player for Soucek. Aguerd, Cornet, Zouma and Scamacca will probably not be available due to injury.
Brentford will again field a 3-5-2. The two track players Roerslev and Henry are expected to drive the game via the flanks and also help out defensively. Toney will again provide danger up front. The Bees will be without Strakosha, Ajer, Baptiste and Hickey due to injuries.
West Ham – Brentford direct comparison & Statistics
The two teams have met 50 times in competitive matches so far in their history. West Ham have had the upper hand for the most part, winning 22 encounters. They have only met twice in the Premier League. Brentford won these two games last season with 2-0 and 2-1.
– Both teams are separated by six points in the league.
– West Ham’s last competitive win against Brentford was in 1993.
– When West Ham United lead 1-0 in home games, they win 75% of the matches.
– Brentford have scored in six of their eight away games in the Premier League this season
