Historically, Brentford has performed well against West Ham in home matches. They have won three of their four Premier League home games against them. The only exception was a 1-1 draw last season.

However, Brentford has struggled recently in London derbies overall. They have won just two of their last 15 Premier League London derby matches, with six draws and seven losses. Both victories came against West Ham.

In contrast, West Ham has experienced significant difficulties against Brentford. They have lost seven of their nine Premier League games against them, marking a loss rate of 78%, the highest against any team they’ve faced more than five times.

West Ham has also struggled defensively in these encounters. They have conceded in all nine of their Premier League games against Brentford—only Ipswich Town has faced them more without keeping a clean sheet (10 games).

Recent form shows that both teams are in different situations. Brentford is winless in their last six Premier League home games, with three finishing in draws. Meanwhile, West Ham has earned 22 points from their last 13 Premier League matches, sitting two points clear of the relegation zone.

Jarrod Bowen is closing in on a milestone for West Ham. He is just two assists away from becoming the first player to register 50 assists in the Premier League for the club. Igor Thiago leads his team with 21 goals this season but has only scored once in a London derby.

The last head-to-head saw West Ham defeat Brentford on penalties after a FA Cup tie ended 2-2 after extra time. This history adds another layer of intensity to their upcoming match.

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