Brentford vs Chelsea: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Match Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Chelsea

Brentford's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with a win against Aston Villa sandwiched between losses to Nottingham Forest and Sunderland. They'll need to be sharp at home, where they managed to nick a win last time out. Chelsea, on the other hand, are coming off a strong run, smashing West Ham and comfortably beating Fulham. Their draw against Crystal Palace might be a blip, but it shows they're not invincible. Expect Chelsea to control the ball, but Brentford could exploit any complacency with quick counters.

The Bees will fancy their chances at home, especially after that solid win against Villa. They'll need to be more clinical in front of goal, though, as their recent losses show they can be vulnerable. Chelsea's attack has been firing on all cylinders, but without Nicolas Jackson, who joined Bayern Munich on loan recently, they might miss that cutting edge. Still, their midfield should dominate, and if they keep their focus, they should edge this one.

Brentford's recent form has been up and down, with a win against Aston Villa showing they can be tough to beat at home. However, losses to Nottingham Forest and Sunderland highlight their inconsistency. They'll need to tighten up at the back and be more ruthless in attack if they want to get a result against a strong Chelsea side. Playing at home could give them the boost they need, but they'll have to be on their game from the start.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Sunderland (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Aston Villa (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Chelsea are in fine fettle, with convincing wins over Fulham and West Ham showing their attacking prowess. The draw against Crystal Palace might be a minor setback, but overall, their form is solid. Without Nicolas Jackson, they'll need others to step up in attack. Their midfield has been controlling games, and if they can maintain that dominance, they should have the upper hand against Brentford.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-0 vs Fulham (H)

• Win: 5-1 vs West Ham United (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (H)

Historically, Brentford have had the upper hand recently, winning two of the last five encounters and drawing two. Chelsea managed a win in their most recent home game against Brentford, but the Bees have shown they can compete and even beat the Blues.

Recent Premier League Results

• Brentford 0-0 Chelsea (06 Apr 2025)

• Chelsea 2-1 Brentford (15 Dec 2024)

• Brentford 2-2 Chelsea (02 Mar 2024)

• Chelsea 0-2 Brentford (28 Oct 2023)

• Chelsea 0-2 Brentford (26 Apr 2023)

• Yunus Emre Konak (Ankle) - Doubt

• Paris Maghoma (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Gustavo Nunes (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Vitaly Janelt (Heel) - Doubt

• Liam Delap (Hamstring) - Out

• Levi Colwill (Cruciate Ligament) - Out

• Benoît Badiashile (Leg) - Doubt

• Datro Fofana (Thigh) - Doubt

• Cole Palmer (Groin) - Doubt

• Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago 

Brentford's predicted lineup suggests they'll look to exploit the wings with Ouattara and Lewis-Potter, while Damsgaard and Henderson will need to be sharp in midfield to counter Chelsea's dominance.

• Sánchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernández, Estêvão, Gittens, Neto, João Pedro

• Chelsea's lineup indicates they'll rely on their strong midfield duo of Fernández and Caicedo, with João Pedro, Neto and Estêvão providing attacking threat from the start.

• Sepp van den Berg vs Pedro Neto: Van den Berg will need to be at his best to contain the dynamic Neto.

• Yegor Yarmolyuk vs Enzo Fernández: Yarmolyuk will have his hands full trying to stop Fernández from dictating play.

• Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford): His pace and directness could be key for Brentford's counter-attacks.

• João Pedro (Chelsea): Pedro will need to step up and lead the line effectively, as he has done excellently so far.

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