West Ham vs Brentford | EPL 22-23 | Matchday 18

Despite being close to reaching the halfway point of the Premier League, it is not so easy to make predictions with so little separating the teams in the middle of the table. The points difference is so small that either a draw or a win can drastically change the outcome of the positions. That is why we pay close attention to the details every matchday and West Ham vs Brentford will not escape from it. We will tell you the predictions for this match that will serve to clarify the positions little by little.

West Ham vs Brentford 2022 to be played at London's Olympic Stadium

West Ham look to revive their situation from the 2019 – 2020 season.

The last two seasons West Ham had managed to do well which left them in a comfortable position at the close of each season, in 2020 – 21 they finished 6th and in 2021 – 22 they would finish 7th. However, this season seems to be more a reflection of what happened to them in the 2019 – 20 competition where they finished in 16th place, nowhere near relegation. Fortunately every point counts, as well as wins and goals. In this West Ham vs Brentford they should be looking for a win to move away from the relegation places from which they are in danger if they fail to make distance.

Brentford will be looking to improve on last season’s record.

After being absent in past seasons, in the 2021 – 22 season Brentford achieved #13, a great achievement for a newly promoted club. During this period they are also doing an exceptional job to even manage to improve on that which they achieved previously. The West Ham vs Brentford away game is challenging but not impossible for the Bees.

What do previous West Ham vs Brentford results tell us? Results and statistics

On 10 – 04 – 22 would take place a West Ham vs Brentford that would end up winning the Bees 2 – 0. It was played at the Gtech Community Stadium point in favor of those who would take the victory at home. The ball was dominated by the visitors, who kept it with 53% of the game and the home side 47%. Passing accuracy was almost the same for both sides, with West Ham achieving 84% and Brentford 83%. But the Bees’ onslaught against the Hammers was total, they shot at goal on 7 occasions managing to concede 2 of them, while the rival only reached their nets 1 time with no hits.

The first half would pass without goals and without much excitement. Brentford had a few shots that the goalkeeper managed to clear or that went wide. In the 48th minute of the second half, an assist from Ivan Toney to Bryan Mbeumo would end in the first goal for his team and for the match.

Shortly after, in the 64th minute, the roles would be reversed and Bryan Mbeumo would give the pass that Ivan Toney would end up sending to the back of the net for the Hammers, ending a tough game but that the Bees managed to make theirs with the right difference.

Upcoming games Matchday 19 English Premier League

The next games for these teams will be Leeds vs West Ham, clinging to the fight against relegation, and Brentford vs Liverpool.

Predictions for West Ham vs Brentford 2022

The matchday #18 of West Ham vs Brentford has a great possibility of a draw at 1-1. It could also end with a similar result to the match brought in reference, being a victory for the visitors with a 2-1, as they have a record in their favor, as well as a little superiority in their performance compared to the Hammers.

 

Odds Analysis and Previous Match History