Brentford vs West Ham United – Predicted lineup and team news
Brentford are set to host West Ham United at the Gtech Community Stadium in a crucial Premier League fixture with European qualification at stake. Despite strong possession-based performances, Brentford have struggled to convert dominance into points, particularly at home. Both teams face injury concerns, but Brentford will look to Igor Thiago and recent returnees to spark a win.
- ▪Brentford have not won in six home games, drawing their last three league matches at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- ▪The Bees are two points behind sixth-placed Brighton, making European qualification still possible with four games remaining.
- ▪Key players like Rico Henry, Vitaly Janelt, and Jordan Henderson are either injured or being assessed ahead of the match.
- ▪Josh Dasilva has returned to the squad after a long injury layoff but is unlikely to start.
- ▪Historically, Brentford have performed well as underdogs against teams in the current top nine, including two recent derby wins over West Ham.
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