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9th plays 10th as Brentford host West Ham in a London derby on Saturday afternoon. Brentford come into the game off the back of two successive victories, whilst the Hammers have stumbled in recent weeks, after a strong start to the season.
The latest sports betting odds indicate this is likely to be a tough match to call. So to help you find a winning wager, our football experts have put together an exclusive tip for the fixture.
After a tricky start to the season, Thomas Frank’s Brentford appear to have finally found their form. The 3-0 home win over Burnley was impressive, but it was last Saturday’s 0-2 success at Chelsea that really served notice that Brentford were back to their best.
That win at Stamford Bridge saw Frank’s men stifle the home attack and grind out a deserved victory. It was reminiscent of some of their best wins from last season, if the Bees can carry on in that vein they should enjoy another successful campaign.
As was the case last season, West Ham are finding it difficult to combine their European and Premier League campaigns. The packed fixture schedule is putting a huge strain on a relatively small squad, something that has been evident in recent performances.
Last week’s 0-1 home defeat to Everton was a tired looking display and the fixture list is showing no sign of sling down. David Moyes needs to find a solution fast, otherwise, the Hammers could be set for another bottom half finish.
Brentford have won all four of their Premier League games against West Ham. The most recent three of those victories have all been by two goals to nil. The Hammers' last win over the Bees was way back in 1993, although they do lead the overall head-to-head by 23 wins to 19.
Brentford are priced as 11/10 favourites for the win. West Ham are available at 13/5, with the draw best priced at 27/10.
These are two teams in contrasting form, so our betting bonus tip for the game is for a Brentford victory. Whilst the Bees will have had six days off following their win at Chelsea, West Ham have yet another midweek fixture to contend with. Once again, fatigue could play a big factor in the Hammers’ performance, something that Frank’s men will be ideally placed to exploit.
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