West Ham vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips | 09/03/2026

West Ham vs Brentford Prediction and Betting Tips | 9 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

4 March 2026 • 14:32 UTC • 1 min read

West Ham vs Brentford Prediction and Betting Tips 9 March 2026

As both West Ham United and Brentford are likely to adopt a cautious approach in Monday's FA Cup game, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Hammers look to bounce back after a mixed run of form, collecting 1.70 points per game overall and showing strong attacking output at home with 2.40 average goals per match. However, the hosts will be without banned midfielder Freddie Potts, while January signing Pablo remains sidelined. The Hammers have seen BTTS in 80% of their home matches, highlighting both their scoring ability and defensive vulnerability.

Brentford head into the local derby in excellent away form, winning 71% of their road fixtures and averaging 2.57 total goals per away match. Kristoffer Ajer is expected to fill in for injured Rico Henry, who limped off against Bournemouth. Brentford’s defensive numbers are better away (just 1.00 conceded per match, 57% clean sheets), though they have failed to score in 29% of their away games.

West Ham home BTTS is at 80% and with Brentford creating enough to contribute, our prediction firmly points toward Both Teams to Score, with additional value on Brentford or Draw and Draw (small stake).

This FA Cup match will be played on Monday 9 March 2026 at 19:30.

What is our West Ham vs Brentford prediction?

Our prediction for this match: West Ham 1 - 1 Brentford

West Ham vs Brentford Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Igor Thiago @ 125 Odds
First Goalscorer: Igor Thiago @ 400 Odds
To be Booked: Josh Stephenson @ 175 Odds
Asian Handicap: West Ham +0.5 @ -149 Odds
European Handicap: West Ham +1 @ -150 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: 1X @ -150 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
Clean Sheet: Brentford - No @ -275 Odds

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West Ham Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lwwwlwdwdl	1.70
Home	lwwdd	1.60
Away	wlwwl	1.80

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	40%	60%
Average Goals Per Game	3.00	2.40	3.60
Scored	1.60	1.40	1.80
Conceded	1.40	1.00	1.80
BTTS	70%	80%	60%
Clean Sheets	30%	20%	40%
Failed to Score	10%	20%	0%
Expected Goals	1.49	1.54	1.43
Expected Goals Against	1.70	1.26	2.14

Brentford Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wllwwdwlwd	1.70
Home	ldl	0.33
Away	wlwwwwd	2.29

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	0%	71%
Average Goals Per Game	2.40	2.00	2.57
Scored	1.20	0.33	1.57
Conceded	1.20	1.67	1.00
BTTS	30%	33%	29%
Clean Sheets	40%	0%	57%
Failed to Score	40%	67%	29%
Expected Goals	1.45	1.31	1.51
Expected Goals Against	1.32	1.13	1.40