The Matchday 4 Premier League clash between Brentford and Chelsea will take place on September 13 at the Brentford Community Stadium in London. Brentford vs. Chelsea: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Brentford
The Londoners have collected 3 points after three rounds and have been consistent so far. Kit Andrews' side suffered both defeats away from home: in the first round against Nottingham Forest (1-3) and in the last match against Sunderland (1-2). However, on their home ground, the club defeated Aston Villa 1-0. The victory over the Villans is the team's only win in their last five league matches (1 draw and 3 losses).
- Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 Premier League games involving the Londoners.
- Brentford has avoided defeat in 8 of their last 11 Premier League matches (5 wins and 3 draws).
- The club has not lost the first half in their last 7 home league matches (4 wins and 3 draws).
Predicted lineup for Brentford (3-4-3)
Caoimhin Kelleher – Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg – Yehor Yarmolyuk, Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jordan Henderson – Keane Lewis-Potter, Dango Ouattara, Igor Thiago.
Due to injuries, midfielders Vitaly Janelt and Paris Maghoma are likely to miss the match.
Chelsea
Interestingly, Enzo Maresca's side will face city rivals for the fourth consecutive match. In the first three derbies, the team collected 7 points, placing them in second place behind Liverpool (a 2-point difference). The team defeated West Ham away (3-1), drew at home with Crystal Palace (0-0), and beat Fulham 1-0.
- In the last five league matches, the Londoners have conceded only 1 goal.
- In the previous 12 Premier League games, Chelsea suffered only 1 defeat (8 wins and 3 draws).
- No more than two goals were scored in 5 of the last 6 Premier League games involving the club.
Predicted lineup for Chelsea (4-3-3)
Robert Sanchez – Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella – Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Joao Pedro Jesus – Pedro Neto, Estevan, Liam Delap.
Forward Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended. Due to injuries, defenders Benoit Badiashile and Levi Colwill, midfielder Romeo Lavia, and forward Liam Delap will miss the match. Midfielder Cole Palmer's participation is questionable.
Referee
Stuart Attwell (England)
Matches – 21 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 88;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 19%.
Match Prediction: Brentford vs. Chelsea
Enzo Maresca's side is currently in better form, but the hosts have a chance to avoid defeat or a heavy loss. Chelsea rarely defeats opponents with a confident scoreline. In the last 14 Premier League matches, the team has only won by two or more goals on three occasions. Moreover, in the last 13 away league matches, Chelsea has only confidently defeated West Ham.
Meanwhile, Brentford has only lost by two or more goals in one of their last 17 league matches. At home, the club has not lost by such a margin in their last 7 Premier League home games. Additionally, since Brentford joined the Premier League, Chelsea has never defeated their city rivals by more than one goal.
My prediction – Brentford with a (+1) handicap
