West Ham vs Brentford Preview at 02:30 on March 10, FA Cup Round of 16

Preview and odds analysis for West Ham vs Brentford at 02:30 on March 10. Prediction of the result, expected lineups, expert analysis for the match between West Ham United and Brentford in the FA Cup fifth round.

Match Preview: West Ham vs Brentford

West Ham United will host Brentford at London Stadium in a London derby for the FA Cup fifth round of the 2025-26 season. This is a notable clash between two Premier League representatives, concluding this round's fixtures. However, given that both teams still have significant objectives in the Premier League, the FA Cup may not be their top priority.

Under manager Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham is striving to maintain its position in the Premier League, and they haven't been entirely convincing in this season's FA Cup. In the previous two rounds, "The Hammers" only secured narrow victories against Queens Park Rangers and Burton Albion. Notably, the match against Burton in the fourth round required extra time, and West Ham won thanks to a goal from Crysencio Summerville in the 95th minute.

West Ham's record in the FA Cup fifth round in recent years has also been unimpressive. The London club has lost all three of its most recent appearances in this round, from 2021 to 2023, and their last quarter-final entry was about a decade ago.

Nevertheless, West Ham's overall recent form is quite positive. They have won 6 and lost only 2 of their last 10 matches across all competitions. In their most recent Premier League match, West Ham secured a 1-0 victory away at Fulham, continuing their hope of escaping the danger zone.

Although still below the safety zone in the Premier League standings, West Ham trails Nottingham Forest and Tottenham by just one point. Additionally, Santo's team is enjoying a four-match unbeaten run at their home London Stadium, adding confidence ahead of hosting Brentford.

On the other side, Brentford enters this match with a form streak similar to their opponent. In their last six matches across all competitions, "The Bees" have also secured 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. In the FA Cup, Brentford overcame Macclesfield 1-0 thanks to a second-half own goal.

Reaching the FA Cup fifth round is also a notable achievement for Brentford since they began playing in the Premier League. However, this team hasn't progressed further in this round for many years; their last deeper advancement was in 1989.

Brentford's away form is quite stable as they are unbeaten in their last five away trips. Notably, Brentford defeated West Ham 2-0 at London Stadium in a Premier League match back in October.

Given that both teams have comparable form and must weigh their Premier League objectives, this London derby is predicted to be tense. West Ham has home advantage, but Brentford is fully capable of making a difference in a dramatic match.

West Ham vs Brentford Squad Status

West Ham: Freddie Potts is eligible to play after serving a suspension. Pablo Felipe's availability is uncertain due to a calf injury, while Lukasz Fabianski has a back issue.

Brentford: Rico Henry has a hamstring injury and will be sidelined for several weeks. Fabio Carvalho, Antoni Milambo, Josh Dasilva, Aaron Hickey, and Vitaly Janelt continue to be absent due to injuries. Reiss Nelson may return.

Expected Lineups: West Ham vs Brentford

West Ham: Areola; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Disasi, Scarles; Bowen, Fernandes, Magassa, Summerville; Wilson, Castellanos.

Brentford: Valdimarsson; Kayode, Pinnock, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Yarmoliuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.

West Ham's Recent Form

05/03/2026: Fulham 0-1 West Ham (Premier League)

28/02/2026: Liverpool 5-2 West Ham (Premier League)

22/02/2026: West Ham 0-0 Bournemouth (Premier League)

14/02/2026: Burton 0-1 West Ham (FA Cup)

11/02/2026: West Ham 1-1 Manchester Utd (Premier League)

Brentford's Recent Form

04/03/2026: Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford (Premier League)

28/02/2026: Burnley 3-4 Brentford (Premier League)

21/02/2026: Brentford 0-2 Brighton (Premier League)

17/02/2026: Macclesfield 0-1 Brentford (FA Cup)

13/02/2026: Brentford 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)

Recent Head-to-Head History between West Ham and Brentford

21/10/2025: West Ham 0-2 Brentford (Premier League)

15/02/2025: West Ham 0-1 Brentford (Premier League)

28/09/2024: Brentford 1-1 West Ham (Premier League)

27/02/2024: West Ham 4-2 Brentford (Premier League)

04/11/2023: Brentford 3-2 West Ham (Premier League)

Prediction for West Ham vs Brentford Result

Both teams have fairly balanced form and are likely to produce an exciting derby. West Ham has home advantage, but Brentford has proven to be a tough opponent whenever facing "The Hammers".

Predicted Score: West Ham 1-2 Brentford