Jamie Carragher has made his prediction for the upcoming Premier League clash between West Ham and Brentford, forecasting a 1-1 draw. West Ham will be seeking to build on their recent EFL Cup victory over Arsenal as they travel across London to the Gtech Community Stadium.

Brentford has proven to be a difficult opponent for West Ham, having won all four of their previous Premier League encounters. In those matches, Brentford scored twice each time while keeping clean sheets on three occasions.

Despite the historical difficulties, Carragher believes that West Ham will finally secure their first point against Brentford in the Premier League.

West Ham’s record against Brentford since their promotion to the top flight in 2021 has been unfavorable. The Hammers have suffered four defeats, conceding a total of eight goals while only managing to score once. Their only triumph came in an FA Cup third-round match in January, but they were subsequently eliminated in the fifth round of the competition.

While West Ham’s midweek victory over Arsenal was an impressive result, their league form has experienced a significant decline in recent weeks. After accumulating 10 points from their first 12 matches, they have only managed to secure four points in their last 18 games. Currently, they sit eight points adrift of the top five.

With West Ham looking to regain their momentum, the clash against Brentford presents an opportunity to turn their fortunes around, especially considering their struggles against the Bees in the past.