West Ham vs Brentford: Preview, predictions and lineups | OneFootball

Brentford make the trip across London to face West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Brentford have been in patchy form over the past few months and have struggled massively on their travels this season, accumulating just eight points from their 11 away matches in the Premier League. Having said that, seven of those points have come during their last five clashes on the road as Thomas Frank's side expand their comfort zone.

In contrast, West Ham have only been marginally better at the London Stadium than they have away from home this season, with Graham Potter hopeful of changing their fortunes throughout the remainder of the campaign. The recently appointed coach is searching for only his second win as Irons boss but there have been small signs of improvement since the former Chelsea boss took charge.

Here is 90min's guide to an all-London affair.

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West Ham team news

Lucas Paqueta is back for the Hammers / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages

West Ham have had two weeks off and their squad is all the better for it. Having seen Jarrod Bowen return last time out against Chelsea, Potter will also welcome Lucas Paqueta and Edson Alvarez back into the side on Saturday.

The Hammers boss has revealed that Jean-Clair Todibo is closing in on a return and could be part of the matchday squad against Brentford. January recruit Evan Ferguson won't start at the weekend but should earn some minutes from the bench.

West Ham will want the Irishman to get up to speed swiftly given Niclas Fullkrug and Michail Antonio are out for the long-term. Crysencio Summerville has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring issue and won't be seen until after the March international break.

West Ham predicted lineup vs Brentford

West Ham predicted lineup vs Brentford (3-4-2-1): Areola; Coufal, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Emerson; Kudus, Paqueta; Bowen.

Brentford team news

Rico Henry is doubtful to feature / Alex Pantling/GettyImages

Brentford have several injuries in their defence, including long-term absentee Aaron Hickey. Fellow full-back Rico Henry is also doubtful to feature with a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since mid-January.

Gustavo Nunes and Joshua Dasilva are both unavailable as well, while expensive summer signing Igor Thiago is absent again. However, recent reports have suggested that the £30m centre-forward could make his comeback over the next month as he recovers from a knee infection following surgery.

Brentford predicted lineup vs West Ham (4-2-3-1): Flekken; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa.

West Ham and Brentford are both sides that have struggled with inconsistency this season and neither enter Saturday's affair in particularly encouraging form.

The Bees have been disappointing on the road this term and porous at the back, conceding 42 times in their 24 matches in the Premier League - although West Ham have still allowed more (46). The Irons are finding their feet under Potter and have recently shifted to a 3-4-2-1 setup that has helped shore things up.

With neither club absolutely desperate for the points, they may be content sharing the spoils at the London Stadium.