On Saturday, a significant match in Matchday 4 of the English Premier League will happen at Brentford Community Stadium in London, where Brentford will face Chelsea. Here’s a detailed look at this matchup.
Match Preview
Brentford is currently mid-table and has performed well at home. They secured their sole win of the season against Aston Villa at their stadium. The team is known for its resilience at home, where they play with better organization.
Even though Brentford has lost both away matches, their overall form is decent. They have scored in 4 of their last 5 Premier League games and often challenge stronger teams without losing by wide margins, especially on home turf.
Chelsea, managed by Enzo Maresca, has started the season well with 7 points from three matches. Their defense has been strong, conceding just once in these games. The Blues have convincingly won against West Ham and Fulham, while their match against Crystal Palace ended in a 0-0 draw.
However, Chelsea has struggled to dominate away games, often winning by narrow margins. Their lengthy injury list could also impact team performance in this London derby.
Probable Line-ups
- Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Yarmolyuk, Schade, Damsgaard, Henderson, Lewis-Potter, Ouattara, Thiago
- Chelsea: Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Jesus, Neto, Estevao, Bynoe-Gittens
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In 4 of Brentford’s last 5 Premier League matches, both teams have scored.
- Chelsea has lost only once in their last 12 league games.
- Since Brentford was promoted to the Premier League, Chelsea has never beaten them by more than a single goal.
Prediction
Chelsea is performing well but tends to play cautiously away, rarely winning by large margins. Brentford has a strong home record and seldom loses by more than one goal. Therefore, the best bet seems to be “Brentford with a (+1) handicap” at odds of 1.65.