Premier League relegation odds: West Ham now among favourites for the drop

West Ham's Premier League relegation odds have been slashed after their 2-0 home defeat to Brentford on October 20, 2025.

The Hammers, who are now led by former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo after sacking Graham Potter, are now evens to face the drop, taking them among the three favourites for relegation.

An encouraging 1-1 draw against Everton in Nuno's first game gave the Hammers hope of an upturn in fortunes under their new boss but a wretched performance in the 2-0 loss to relegation rivals Brentford laid their huge problems bare.

Fans continue to protest against the board, leading to a sour atmosphere in East London and events on the pitch aren't helping, as they sit 19th on four points, ahead of only winless Wolves.

After six defeats from eight games this season, West Ham are now 1/1 to drop down to the Championship for the first time since 2011.

Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes said:

West Ham were desperate against Brentford, and as far as the odds are concerned, they’re now firmly among the three likeliest teams to be relegated.

Burnley (4/11) and Wolves (1/2) are the only sides considered more likely for relegation than West Ham, with the Clarets just outside the relegation places on seven points.

Fellow promoted sides Leeds (9/4) and Sunderland (9/4) are no longer among the favourites for relegation after making impressive starts on their respective Premier League returns, with the Black Cats in particular enjoying a superb campaign as they fly high in seventh.

Nottingham Forest (9/4) are the only other side whose relegation chances are under 5/1, with the East Midlands outfit recently appointing Sean Dyche, having sacked Ange Postecoglou after only eight winless games in charge.

The hope for all of the promoted sides, and everyone else in the division for what it's worth, will be that they don't end the season with the lowest points tally in Premier League history.

Southampton ended the season with 12 points, just one more than Derby in 2007/08, who are regarded as the worst side in the history of the Premier League.

At the other end of the table, Arsenal are currently favourites to lift the Premier League title, while Liverpool and Manchester City trail just behind.

Meanwhile, Erling Haaland continues to dominate the Golden Boot market after a prolific start to the season for Man City.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.