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FA Cup: West Ham vs Brentford
Kickoff Time: 2026-3-10 3:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Paul Childs
West Ham beat Fulham 1-0 away in the Premier League last time out, ending a three-game winless run in the league. However, the team is still in the relegation zone and faces enormous pressure to avoid relegation. West Ham mainly use a 4‑2‑3‑1 counter‑attacking system, focusing on midfield pressing, wide speed, and quick transitions between attack and defense. This season, West Ham have been held back by poor defense: they have conceded the second‑most goals in the league, only behind newly promoted Burnley. Notably, with FA Cup commitments, West Ham also have a busier schedule than their relegation rivals, making fitness a major test.
Brentford drew 0‑0 away at Bournemouth in their last Premier League match. In their last five games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat, a solid run of form. Brentford also use a 4‑2‑3‑1 counter‑attacking system. Although the team averages only around 40% possession and fewer than 10 shots per game, they have scored 44 league goals thanks to highly efficient finishing, with quick counter‑attacks as their most dangerous weapon. In addition, Brentford have been extremely strong away recently: in their last 9 away games, they have recorded 7 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, with an astonishing 77% win rate.
Brentford are superior to West Ham in terms of quality, form, and overall performance. Meanwhile, West Ham’s heavy relegation pressure adds extra mental anxiety. Significantly, West Ham face Manchester City at home in the league just five days later — a daunting fixture for a side in the relegation zone. Overall, this match favors the in‑form, strong‑traveling Brentford to beat their opponents and secure a positive result.
West Ham’s Last 5 Games: WLDDD
26-03-05 Fulham 0-1 West Ham
26-02-28 Liverpool 5-2 West Ham
26-02-22 West Ham 0-0 Bournemouth
26-02-14 Burton 0-0 West Ham (AET 0-1)
26-02-11 West Ham 1-1 Manchester United
Brentford‘s Last 5 Games: DWLWD
26-03-04 Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford
26-02-28 Burnley 3-4 Brentford
26-02-21 Brentford 0-2 Brighton
26-02-17 Macclesfield 0-1 Brentford
26-02-13 Brentford 1-1 Arsenal
Head-To-Head Record
25-10-21 West Ham 0-2 Brentford
25-02-15 West Ham 0-1 Brentford
24-09-28 Brentford 1-1 West Ham
24-02-27 West Ham 4-2 Brentford
23-11-04 Brentford 3-2 West Ham
Prediction: Brentford win away