Brentford vs Chelsea Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27
Three of the last five meetings between these clubs ended in a draw!
Brentford will now be looking to take on Chelsea FC in what is going to be their fifth matchweek fixture of the English Premier League 2026-27 season. The Gtech Community Stadium will witness this interesting outing.
The Bees have maintained an unbeaten run so far in the English top division. They have secured one win, and three of their other games ended in a draw. The Keith Andrews-led side are coming in after their 2-1 win against Reading in the Carabao Cup.
They will now be looking to continue with their momentum moving forward. Brentford have shown a good fighting spirit so far, and being at the Gtech Community Stadium is only going to boost their confidence. They can attack well, but must also work on staying calm and composed while defending.
Xabi Alonso’s men tried to make a comeback against Hull City, but were only able to secure a draw. They continue to struggle with their performances in the backline. The Blues have only managed two wins in their first four Premier League games this season.
Their stars in the attack have been in top form, and this will be a big advantage for them. Even though Chelsea will be away from home for their upcoming contest, they are surely going to cause problems for the hosts.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Brentford, England
- Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium
- Date: Saturday, September 19
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 am IST (Friday, September 18; 07:00 pm GMT/ 03:00 pm ET/ 12:00 pm PT)
- Referee: Andy Madley
- VAR: In use
Form:
Brentford: W-D-D-D-W
Chelsea: W-W-L-W-D
Players to watch
Kevin Schade (Brentford)
Kevin Schade has been one of Brentford’s most consistent players since the start of the 2026-27 campaign. He has scored three goals in four league games so far. The player will be looking to add more to his tally.
The 24-year-old German winger will be deployed on the left flank again.
Morgan Rogers (Chelsea)
The Englishman has been in top form since joining Chelsea under Xabi Alonso. He will be once again paired with Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer in the final third, making him a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Morgan Rogers has four goal contributions in four English Premier League games so far
He will be looking to come up with another top performance.
Match Facts
- Chelsea have conceded 10 goals in their last five matches.
- Brentford are winless in their seven home meetings against the Blues.
- Three of the last five games between these clubs have ended in a draw.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Chelsea to win @13/10 Uniber
- Joao Pedro to score @29/20 Ladbrokes
- Goals over 3.5 @6/5 Unibet
Injury and Team News
For Brentford, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Antoni Milambo and Joshua Dasilva will miss out. They are not match fit. Mathias Jensen is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad due to fitness issues.
Dastan Satpaev, Moises Caicedo and Emanuel Emegha will not be able to provide their services for Chelsea. They are injured. Jordan Henderson and Marco Palestra might also sit out.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 25
Brentford (wins): 7
Chelsea (wins): 12
Draws: 6
Predicted Lineups
Brentford predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Kelleher (GK); Hickey, Schuster, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Sangare, Janelt; Anthony, Yarmoliuk, Schade; Thiago
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Martinez (GK); Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Hato; James, Lavia; Neto, Palmer, Rogers; Pedro
Match Prediction
Brentford FC have been showing positive performances and will be looking to continue their form at home. On the other hand, Chelsea, although they need to work on their defence, can surely trouble the hosts.
Xabi Alonso’s men are likely to emerge victorious in their Premier League clash at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Prediction: Brentford 2-3 Chelsea
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
UK: Sky Sports
USA: NBC Sports, Universo
Nigeria: SuperSport, Canal+
When and where is the Brentford vs Chelsea Premier League match?
This clash takes place at the Gtech Community Stadium on September 18 (BST).
Where and how to watch English Premier League live in India?
Fans will be able to view the live streaming of all matches via the JioHotstar app and website.
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