Brentford are chasing a European, and they see the FA Cup as a way to make it happen.
West Ham are struggling for consistency and points, as they need to reach full speed to avoid relegation. I will opt for goals rather than the moneyline ahead of this London derby in the fifth round of the prestigious FA Cup.
Here are my West Ham vs. Brentford predictions and free betting picks for Monday, March 9.
West Ham vs Brentford picks and predictions
My West Ham vs Brentford best bet: Over 2.5 (-147 at Sports Interaction)
Recent confrontations between the two have produced an abundance of goals, including a 4-2 WHU win and a 3-2 Brentford triumph in two of their last five clashes.
Eight of the last nine meetings between West Ham and Brentford have seen at least two goals being scored.
Both West Ham and Brentford were involved in seven-goal thrillers last week, with West Ham losing 5-2 at Anfield to Liverpool and Brentford winning 4-3 in Burnley. With recent form showing shakiness on the back end for both squads, a high-scoring final is in order.
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West Ham vs Brentford same-game parlay (SGP)
Over 2.5
Igor Thiago 2+ shots on target
Crysencio Summerville 1+ shots on target
West Ham Over 4.5 corners
Igor Thiago sent 15 shots on target in his lat 10 appearances for Brentford, so that's an average of 1.5 shots per game. In two of his last four games, against Burnley and Arsenal, he sent troubled keepers twice.
Crysencio Summerville has been involved in all three of West Ham's FA Cup goals this season. He score two goals and assisted another. He has six goal involvements in his last five FA Cup appearances overall (three goals, three assists).
To get my SGP return to a nice +750, I will finish up with corners. West Ham averages 5.14 corners per game, so I'm taking the over 4.5 against Brentford.
West Ham vs Brentford odds
 West Ham |
 Brentford |
|
|---|---|---|
| +195 | Moneyline | +125 |
| +260 | Draw | +260 |
| Over 2.5 (-147) | Total | Under 2.5 (+105) |
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction.
West Ham vs Brentford opening odds
- Moneyline: West Ham +195 | Brentford +125
- Draw: +260
- Over/Under: Over 2.5 (-147) | Under 2.5 (+105)
How to watch West Ham vs Brentford
| Location | London Stadium, London, England |
| Date | Monday, March 9, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN+ |
| Weather | 58F, 5 mph winds, 20% PoP. |
West Ham vs Brentford key injuries
West Ham: Pablo ST (Out).
Brentford: Aaron Hickey RB (Out), Rico Henry LB (Out), Vitaly Janelt CM (Out), Josh DaSilva CM (Out), Fabio Carvalho RM (Out), Reiss Nelson LW (Questionable).
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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