West Ham vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Mar 2026

FA Cup Betting Preview: West Ham vs Brentford

Premier League sides West Ham and Brentford meet at London Stadium in the FA Cup fifth round, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Monday 9 March.

We expect a free-flowing cup clash between West Ham, now just one point from safety in the Premier League, and Brentford, currently seventh in the league and pushing for European places.

The teams should score a combined three goals or more, with the odds for Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market making appeal. You can get -143 for this outcome and we’re confident this bet can land.

West Ham United won their last game. It was on the road in the Premier League where Fulham were beaten 1-0 at Craven Cottage. Nuno Espirito Santo's men had three shots on target and 40% possession, with Crysencio Summerville netting the winner in the 65th minute.

Brentford played Bournemouth on the road in their previous game. It was a 0-0 Premier League draw at Vitality Stadium. The West London team had 52% possession and recorded two shots on goal.

In their most recent FA Cup engagements, West Ham won 1-0 away to League One side Burton Albion in extra-time (0-0 after 90 mins), with Brentford landing a 1-0 away win over National League club Macclesfield.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Brentford have claimed back-to-back victories over West Ham, with both wins coming at London Stadium where the away triumphs were 2-0 and 1-0. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been seven Brentford victories, two West Ham wins and a draw.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Brentford	33	13	9	11	48	44	4	48:44	48
17	West Ham	34	9	9	16	42	58	-16	42:58	36

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5 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 12.4 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. West Ham have had 43.6% possession and 5.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 14.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Crysencio Summerville has found the net 6 times, with Tomas Soucek, Valentin Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen scoring 2 each. Jarrod Bowen is the top assists maker on 4, with goalkeepers Mads Hermansen and Alphonse Areola managing 4 clean sheets between them.

Brentford have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 11.2 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.2% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 11.7 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Mikkel Damsgaard, Igor Thiago and Dango Ouattara, with 2 goals apiece. Dango Ouattara has had 2 assists, with Caoimhin Kelleher and Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 9 games.

Confirmed Lineups

West Ham confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alphonse Areola (GK), Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Axel Disasi, Oliver Scarles, Tomas Soucek, Mateus Fernandes, Mohamadou Kante, Jarrod Bowen, Pablo, Adama Traore.

Brentford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter, Jordan Henderson, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.

West Ham vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our West Ham vs Brentford betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

The two FA Cup teams can yield at least three goals between them. On this basis, we’re playing Over 2.5 Goals at -143 which will give us a nice potential return if this outcome happens.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of FA Cup stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key West Ham vs Brentford FA Cup & league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 West Ham games at home.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 58.8% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

An Over 2.5 Goals selection can be included in a Bet Builder with a number of other picks. There’s the chance to get a larger price although there’s clearly more risk involved.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

West Ham 2 - 1 Brentford

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Hammers to win 2-1. The odds of +950 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Valentín Castellanos Over 2.5 Shots -116

Valentín Castellanos (West Ham) has totalled over 2.5 shots in three of his past five home matches. We are in favour of betting the -116 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Valentín Castellanos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+575

Shots

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

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Crysencio Summerville to Score +195

Crysencio Summerville (West Ham) has been on the scoresheet in seven of his past ten games. We’re happy to take the +195 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Crysencio Summerville Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+600

Shots

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

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West Ham vs Brentford Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Favourites Brentford are regarded as the likeliest winners for this FA Cup clash. The -108 about them triumphing means a 52% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you’re interested in wagering West Ham United, you can get +275 for the underdog.

There are different ways to bet on Brentford including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -105, although West Ham +0.5 is a viable alternative at -118 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -159.

No matter what FA Cup match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+275

X

+250

2

-108

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+128

2

+150

Double Chance

1X

-122

12

-345

X2

-385

Draw No Bet

1

+160

2

-238

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-118

2 Hcp -0.5

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+115

Igor Thiago is priced at +310 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +112 to find the net anytime.

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

First

+112

Anytime

+310

Crysencio Summerville (West Ham)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Valentín Castellanos (West Ham)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Callum Wilson (West Ham)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus (West Ham)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Tomás Soucek (West Ham)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Adama Traore (West Ham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Mateus Fernandes (West Ham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Soungoutou Magassa (West Ham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Mohamadou Kante (West Ham)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Jordan Henderson (Brentford)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-

Crysencio Summerville (West Ham)

Over 2.5

+128

Under 2.5

-

Valentín Castellanos (West Ham)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Soucek (West Ham)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Felipe Pereira de Jesus (West Ham)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Callum Wilson (West Ham)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Adama Traore (West Ham)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Mateus Fernandes (West Ham)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Soungoutou Magassa (West Ham)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Mohamadou Kante (West Ham)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Jordan Henderson (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-

Latest FA Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

West Ham Stats

Brentford Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.44 corners awarded and 6.56 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 5.78 corners awarded and 3.78 corners against in the last 9 home matches
• An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 9.56 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 0 of the last 9 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.67 corners awarded and 5.22 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 5.33 corners awarded and 5.33 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 10.89 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 10.67 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 43.56% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 42.44% possession in the last 9 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 0 of the last 9 home matches

Possession

• An average of 52.22% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 52.33% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 9 away matches

West Ham vs Brentford Lineups & Team News

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