Brentford vs Chelsea predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Brentford vs Chelsea kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Saturday, September 13
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Gtech Community Stadium
Competition Premier League
TV Live on Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League

Club World Cup winners Chelsea are shaping as legitimate Premier League title contenders and the Blues will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start at London rivals Brentford.

This is a fourth straight capital clash for Chelsea and they are expected to stamp their authority against the Bees, who look much weaker than last season and have already endured league defeats to Nottingham Forest and Sunderland.

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Brentford vs Chelsea betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Chelsea
3pts 3-4 general

Player props

Enzo Fernandez to score or assist
13-8 bet365

Longshot

Sepp van den Berg to have a shot on target
11-2 bet365

Brentford vs Chelsea preview 

Chelsea have started the Premier League season with three London derbies and they get set for another short trip across the capital to face Brentford, who look a declining force following Thomas Frank’s departure to Tottenham.

The Bees have also seen star forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa make big-money moves to Manchester United and Newcastle, as well as losing the services of captain Christian Norgaard to Arsenal, so it is no surprise that a season of struggle is anticipated.

Rookie manager Keith Andrews did mastermind a 1-0 win in Brentford's opening home league game against Aston Villa but that was sandwiched between defeats at Nottingham Forest and Sunderland – and now it gets much tougher.

Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph has inspired them in the early stages of the Premier League, with a goalless draw at Crystal Palace put firmly behind them with an emphatic 5-1 victory at West Ham and a more assured 2-0 win over neighbours Fulham.

Chelsea's Enzo FernandezCredit: ISI Photos via Getty Images

Those two recent triumphs came despite missing talismanic figure Cole Palmer, who could be sidelined again, which shows they now have more strings to their bow with new signing Joao Pedro slotting in effortlessly following his four goal contributions in three outings.

Recent wing recruits Alejandro Garnacho, Jamie Gittens and Estevao will be keen to emulate Pedro in making their presence felt at Stamford Bridge and, with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez truly coming of age and dictating matters in midfield, the Blues should dominate all departments.

The Bees have scored in each of their three league matches but they have had only 24 shots in total and are looking much lighter in attack than in recent seasons.

Chelsea, meanwhile, are finding attacking rhythm and, along with leaders Liverpool and Crystal Palace, are one of only three clubs yet to lose this season. 

The chances are coming freely, which bodes well given their attacking riches, and Chelsea look well-oiled defensively so should be well up to justifying odds-on favouritism.

World Cup winner Fernandez starting to blossom

Fernandez has taken time to find his feet in the Premier League but Chelsea are being rewarded for their patience and he has been involved in 14 goals in his last 18 appearances in all competitions for the Blues.

The Argentinian scored and assisted in the 2-0 win over Fulham and if Palmer isn’t fit to start as expected then he will be on penalty duty.

Set pieces could be key for the Bees

Brentford may have to make the most of set-pieces if they are to pick up a positive result and towering Dutch centre-back Sepp van den Berg will be a target from corners.

The 23-year-old had an effort on target from two shots in the 3-1 loss at Forest and he had eight efforts on target from inside the box in 31 league appearances last season.

Brentford vs Chelsea Bet Builder

Chelsea to win

Having taken seven points from three league games, Chelsea should have too much class for a Brentford side that have already been beaten by Nottingham Forest and Sunderland this season.

Joao Pedro to score or assist

Joao Pedro has shone in Cole Palmer's absence and his opening three Premier League appearances in Blue have seen him score twice and grab two assists.

Igor Thiago to be shown a card

Brentford may spend a lot of time out of possession and physical forward Igor Thiago, who has committed nine fouls in three league games and been booked twice, will have to press from the front.

Pays out at 8-1 with bet365

Key stats for Brentford vs Chelsea

♦ Chelsea have won seven of their last nine Premier League fixtures
♦ The Blues have kept four clean sheets in their last five Premier League games
♦ Brentford have won only one of their last five Premier League matches
♦ Four of the last six meetings have gone under 2.5 goals
♦ Just one of the eight Premier League meetings between Brentford and Chelsea have been won by the home side

Brentford vs Chelsea betting odds

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Brentford vs Chelsea team news and predicted line-ups

Brentford

Vitaly Janelt is available for selection and Michael Kayode has recovered from illness. However, Paris Maghoma and Gustavo Nunes remain out.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.
Subs: Janelt, Carvalho, Henry, Ajer, Hickey, Jensen, Onyeka, Pinnock.

Chelsea

Enzo Maresca has warned that Moises Caicedo, Estevao, Joao Pedro and Andrey Santos must be assessed following a tough international schedule while Cole Palmer will face a late fitness test. Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia are doubts, while Liam Delap, Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo are long-term absentees. Alejandro Garnacho is not considered to be 100 per cent fit and may start on the bench.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Estevao, Gittens; Joao Pedro.
Subs: James, Palmer, Garnacho, George, Hato, Fofana, Santos, Acheampong.

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FAQs for Brentford vs Chelsea

When is Brentford vs Chelsea in the Premier League?

The match kicks off at 8pm on Saturday

Where is Brentford vs Chelsea being played?

The fixture is taking place at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, England.

Where can I watch Brentford vs Chelsea?

The match is being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League.

What is the match betting for Brentford vs Chelsea?

Chelsea are 3-4 favourites to maintain their unbeaten start, while Brentford are 7-2 to spring the surprise. The draw is available at 29-10,

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