West Ham in Free Fall After Another Crushing Defeat
West Ham United’s slump shows no signs of stopping. In their last Premier League outing, the Hammers suffered a heavy away defeat to Arsenal, extending their winless run to four league matches (1 draw, 3 losses). After seven rounds, they have managed just one win, one draw, and five defeats, sitting second from bottom in the standings.
Home form has also been disappointing — across their last 10 competitive home matches, West Ham have recorded only 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, a win rate of just 30%.
Offensively, the problems are obvious. The team has scored only six goals in seven matches, averaging less than one per game, ranking among the weakest attacks in the Premier League. In two of those matches, they failed to score at all, struggling to break down compact defenses and lacking creativity in the final third.
Defensively, the situation is even worse. The Hammers have conceded 16 goals in 7 matches, making them statistically one of the worst defensive sides in England’s top flight. Their only clean sheet came against a struggling Nottingham Forest, a result with little real weight. With both attack and defense faltering, West Ham often find themselves chasing games from behind.
Brentford’s Away Woes Continue Despite Star Striker’s Form
Brentford’s form hasn’t been much better. In their most recent match, they lost 0–1 at home to Manchester City, marking a run of four losses in their last five. After seven rounds, they hold a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 4 defeats.
Their away record is particularly poor — three straight losses, conceding at least two goals per match on average. Yet, there’s a bright spot: Brazilian striker Igor Thiago has been outstanding this season. The 1.91m forward has started all seven league matches, scoring four goals, leading the team in scoring and outperforming many top Premier League forwards in efficiency. His aerial ability and sharp instincts in the box have made him the focal point of Brentford’s attack.
Match Analysis and Prediction
In their only meeting over the past year, Brentford defeated West Ham 1–0 away, giving them a slight psychological edge heading into this encounter.
West Ham are desperate for points but remain inconsistent and heavily affected by injuries. Brentford, though not without defensive issues, are tactically more balanced and mentally stronger. Given both sides’ current forms, the match is expected to be cautious, with neither team likely to take early risks.
Predicted Score:
➡️ West Ham 1–1 Brentford or West Ham 0–1 Brentford
Recommended Bet: Draw or Away Win ✅
