Brentford vs. Chelsea Prediction: Picks & Odds for Friday's Premier League Match
Teams with Champions League aspirations meet at GTech Stadium on Friday, and I’m backing a thrilling, high-scoring encounter in my Brentford vs. Chelsea prediction.
Chelsea are the marginal betting favorite for the short trip to Brentford, but the Bees are a tough nut to crack on their home patch. I expect Cole Palmer, Chelsea’s in-form creator, to get on the scoresheet one way or another. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET (USA Network).
⚽ Brentford vs. Chelsea predictions & best bets
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| 💰 Best bets | 📊 Best odds | ⚖️ Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Palmer goal or assist | +100 via FanDuel | 1 unit to profit 1 unit |
| Over 2.5 goals | -200 via bet365 | 2 units to profit 1 unit |
| Draw ML | +275 via BetMGM | 0.5 unit to profit 2.75 units |
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Who will win Brentford vs. Chelsea
I’m backing both teams to leave GTech Stadium with a share of the spoils. Both teams boast ruthless offenses, so there should be goals.
That’s why I’m predicting a 2-2 draw, which would be the third time in four meetings that result has occurred.
Score prediction: Brentford 2, Chelsea 2
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Cole Palmer goal or assist
Palmer didn’t make the Three Lions World Cup team, and boy oh boy is he making Thomas Tuchel regret the decision.
The Englishman has started the campaign in electric form, scoring four goals and setting up two in six matches. He failed to register a goal or assist in just two of six games and bagged a brace in just 45 minutes against Leeds in the EFL Cup last week.
Palmer has enjoyed recent success against the Bees, scoring a goal home and away against them in the top flight last season. Meanwhile, Brentford have kept one clean sheet in six games, but that came against Tottenham’s insipid attack.
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Over 2.5 goals
Like it or not, Chelsea are currently the Premier League’s run-and-gun side. The Blues’ four Premier League matches averaged 4.75 goals, all with at least three.
They are the second-highest-scoring team with 10 goals, but to Xabi Alonso’s chagrin, his Blues are the fourth-most porous side, allowing nine goals.
And two of the previous three meetings between the London rivals at GTech Stadium ended 2-2.
⚖️ Brentford vs. Chelsea key stats
| Stats | Brentford | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Record (domestic) | 1-2-0 | 2-1-1 |
| Recent form (all comps) | WTTTW | WWLWD |
| Goals for (Premier League) | 7 | 10 |
| xG (domestic) | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Goals against (domestic) | 4 | 9 |
| xGA (domestic) | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Average possession (domestic) | 46.4% | 44.5% |
📊 Brentford vs. Chelsea live odds
🆚 Brentford vs. Chelsea projected lineups
Here are the projected lineups for Brentford vs. Chelsea; subject to change:
| Brentford (4-2-3-1) | Chelsea (3-4-3) |
|---|---|
| Kelleher (GK) | Martinez (GK) |
| Kayode (D) | Fofana (D) |
| Schuster (D) | Lacroix (D) |
| Ajer (D) | Colwill (D) |
| Lewis-Potter (M) | Neto (M) |
| Janelt (M) | Lavia (M) |
| Sangare (M) | James (M) |
| Schade (M) | Chavarria (M) |
| Yarmolyuk (M) | Palmer (M) |
| Anthony (F) | J Pedro (F) |
| Thiago (F) | Rogers (F) |
📺 How to watch Brentford vs. Chelsea
- Date: Friday, Sept. 18
- Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: GTech Community Stadium (West London)
- TV/Streaming: USA Network
