Chelsea vs Brentford Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Blues have scored the most goals in the league this season.

Two of the highest-scoring teams, Chelsea and Brentford are set to lock horns at Stamford Bridge in the round 16 of the Premier League action. The Blues will be looking to change their record against the Bees who are unbeaten against them in the last five encounters.  

Chelsea are having a fantastic season so far after making a strong start in the league where they are occupying the second spot. They are also table toppers in the UEFA Conference League where they have already qualified for the knockout rounds. Enzo Maresca’s side are very much in the title race with them being just four points shy of table toppers Liverpool. The Blues have won six consecutive games in a row and will be hoping to close the gap at the top with another win here. 

Into the last-16 of the #UECL. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/jCnBrizeFl

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 12, 2024

Meanwhile, Brentford have also performed well in the Premier League this season accumulating 23 points so far to occupy ninth position in the table. They have the second-best goalscoring record in the league this season with 31 goals but need to improve their away record after losing six games from the seven they have played this term. However, Thomas Frank will be aiming to improve this record against the Blues with whom they are unbeaten in the last five encounters. 

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 15 December 2024 at 7:00 PM UK

Monday, 16 December 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Stamford Bridge

Form:

Chelsea (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Brentford (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Cole Palmer (⁠Chelsea)

Cole Palmer is arguably one of the best players in the Premier League this season on his current form after delivering another man-of-the-match performance against London rivals Tottenham. In that game, he scored two penalty goals and also set up another on the plate for Enzo Fernandez. In the match, he showcased two individual brilliance first dribbling many players to set up the goal and then scoring an ice-cool panenka from the penalty spot. This season, he has already reached 11 goals and six assists, and don’t be surprised to see him in the Golden Boot race.

Ice cold Cole Palmer is red hot from the spot. pic.twitter.com/EfnCkyrn4F

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 11, 2024

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) 

Bryan Mbeumo has been in sensational form for the Bees this season having scored nine goals from the opening 15 games while also providing another two assists. In the last game against Newcastle United, he scored one and assisted another to guide his team to an impressive win. Mbeumo has become a menace from the left-hand side often linking up the play while drifting inside to take the shot from his favoured left foot. 

Match Facts

• Chelsea secured a 4-3 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the previous league outing
• Brentford hammered Newcastle United by 4-2 in the previous league outing
• Chelsea have failed to win any of their last five games against Brentford

Chelsea vs Brentford: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score in this game– 8/15 with sky bet
• Tip 2: Chelsea to win this game– 4/11 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Cole Palmer to score a goal anytime– 5/6 with bet365

Injury & Team News

Chelsea have two injury concerns in their squad. Wesley Fofana and Reece James are suffering from a hamstring injury. Also, Pedro Neto is suspended for this game through suspension after picking up his fifth yellow of the season. Mykhailo Mudryk is possibly doubtful after missing the last game due to illness. 

As for Brentford, Aaron Hickey and Joshua Dasilva have long-term injuries. The likes of Gustavo Gomes, Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry, and Vitaly Janelt are probable doubts and will be assessed prior to the match.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 21

Chelsea – 10

Brentford – 7

Draws – 4

Predicted lineup

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sanchez (GK); Gusto, Badiashile, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Sancho; Jackson

Brentford predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Flekken (GK); van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock; Mbeumo, Yarmolyuk, Nørgaard, Lewis-Potter; Wissa, Carvalho; Rodrigues

Match Prediction for ⁠Chelsea vs Brentford

Two of the best attacking sides in the league this season face each other. It will be an exciting battle where there will be drama and goals. However, considering the form Chelsea are in, we expect them to emerge victorious here. 

Prediction: ⁠Chelsea 3-2 Brentford

Telecast for ⁠Chelsea vs Brentford

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