Brentford vs Chelsea predictions: Premier League tips & 3/1 Bet Builder

Brentford and Chelsea meet in a West London derby after making entertaining, if occasionally unstable, starts to the Premier League season. The Bees remain unbeaten, while Chelsea have scored freely without finding the same consistency at the other end.

Ladbrokes bring you its Brentford vs Chelsea prediction, predicted lineups and a four-leg Bet Builder featuring both teams to score and shots on target selections for Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Kevin Schade.

Brentford vs Chelsea match details

• Fixture: Brentford vs Chelsea

• Competition: Premier League

• Date: Friday, September 18, 2026

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: Gtech Community Stadium

• UK TV: Sky Sports

Our prediction: Brentford 2-2 Chelsea

Brentford vs Chelsea predicted lineups

Brentford

Our predicted XI (4-3-3): Kelleher / Hickey, Ajer, Schuster, Lewis-Potter / Sangare, Janelt, Yarmoliuk / Anthony, Thiago, Schade

Chelsea

Our predicted XI (3-4-3): Martínez / Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill / Neto, James, Lavia, Hato / Rogers, Palmer, Pedro

Brentford vs Chelsea Bet Builder

Ladbrokes share a Brentford vs Chelsea Bet Builder ahead of Friday’s Premier League encounter, which is coming in at 3/1.

• Leg 1 - Both teams to score

• Leg 2 - Cole Palmer 1+ shot on target

• Leg 3 - Joao Pedro 1+ shot on target

• Leg 4 - Kevin Schade 1+ shot on target

Both teams to score

Three of Brentford’s four Premier League matches this season have produced goals at both ends, while Chelsea have both scored and conceded in all four of theirs. The Blues have also scored nine and conceded seven across their last three matches in all competitions, so another open contest looks like it could be on the cards.

Cole Palmer 1+ shot on target

Palmer has registered two goals and two assists across Chelsea’s opening four league games and remains one of their main attacking outlets. He is averaging 1.7 shots on target per 90 minutes in all competitions this season, making one effort on target an appealing second leg for the Bet Builder.

Joao Pedro 1+ shot on target

Pedro has started the league campaign with three goals and three assists, including a goal and an assist against Hull last time out. The Brazilian has put four shots on target across four Premier League appearances, and his role at the head of Chelsea’s attack should keep him close to goal at the Gtech.

Kevin Schade 1+ shot on target

Schade arrives in form after scoring three times in his last three Premier League matches, including a brace at Bournemouth. The German has recorded five shots on target across four league starts and should have opportunities against a Chelsea side that has conceded nine league goals this season.

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