West Ham United vs Brentford Prediction and 8/1 Bet Builder – FA Cup

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Match Info

Fixture: West Ham United vs Brentford
Competition: FA Cup – Fifth Round
Date: 9 March 2026
Kick-off: 19:30
Venue: London Stadium

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Form and Team Stats

West Ham United

West Ham approach this London derby in relatively solid form as they continue to fight for Premier League survival while also pursuing a potential FA Cup run. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have recorded six victories from their last ten matches in all competitions, suggesting a clear improvement in consistency compared to earlier in the campaign. Their most recent outing saw them secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Fulham, extending their unbeaten home run at the London Stadium to four matches.

The Hammers have not had the most convincing route to this stage of the FA Cup though. Victories over Queens Park Rangers and Burton Albion both came by a single-goal margin, with the latter requiring extra time and a dramatic stoppage-time strike from Crysencio Summerville. Historically, the fifth round has also been a stumbling block for West Ham in recent seasons, having been eliminated at this stage three consecutive times between 2021 and 2023. Nevertheless, their recent defensive stability and home advantage could play a key role in what promises to be a closely contested derby.

Brentford

Brentford travel across London with similar recent form to their hosts, having recorded three wins, two draws and one defeat in their last six matches across all competitions. Keith Andrews’s side reached the fifth round after a narrow win over Macclesfield, though they required an own goal in the second half to progress.

The Bees have been particularly resilient away from home in recent weeks, going five matches without defeat on the road. However, their FA Cup record at this stage remains underwhelming, as Brentford have not progressed beyond the fifth round since 1989. Their recent league form has also been somewhat inconsistent, including a defeat to Brighton, a dramatic draw against Burnley and a goalless stalemate at Bournemouth.

One encouraging factor for Brentford is their recent record against West Ham, having secured a 2-0 victory at the London Stadium earlier this season in Premier League action. With both teams showing similar form trends, this derby could develop into an open and unpredictable contest.

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Head-to-Head History

Recent meetings between these sides have been competitive, with Brentford securing a notable 2-0 victory at the London Stadium earlier this season in the Premier League. However, encounters between the clubs often produce goals, and both teams have regularly found the net when facing each other in recent campaigns.

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Predicted Lineups

West Ham United (4-4-2)
Areola; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Scarles; Bowen, Fernandes, Magassa, Summerville; Wilson, Castellanos

Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Valdimarsson; Kayode, Pinnock, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago

Tipman Bet Builder Tip (5/1)

Double Chance – West Ham or Brentford
Both Teams To Score – Yes
Over 8.5 Corners
Over 2.5 Cards
Keane Lewis-Potter – 1+ Shot
Crysencio Summerville – 1+ Shot on Target
Valentin Castellanos – 1+ Fouls
Yegor Yarmolyuk – 1+ Fouls

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Prediction

This FA Cup clash pits two sides in very similar form against one another, making it difficult to confidently separate them over 90 minutes. Both teams possess attacking players capable of creating chances, while defensive inconsistencies have also been evident throughout the season. Brentford’s strong away record suggests they should remain competitive, but West Ham’s recent improvement and home advantage could ultimately prove decisive in a tightly contested London derby.

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