Brentford are still unbeaten, while Chelsea are conceding too many again: Brentford vs Chelsea prediction
The matchday five Premier League clash between Brentford and Chelsea will take place on September 18 at Gtech Community Stadium. The hosts have collected six points and sit seventh, while Chelsea are sixth with seven points.
Brentford: unbeaten this season
Keith Andrews’ side have played six competitive matches and are yet to lose, recording three wins and three draws. In the Premier League, a convincing 3-0 victory over Tottenham was followed by three consecutive draws against Leeds, Sunderland and Bournemouth.
Before the derby, Brentford also beat Reading 2-1 in the League Cup. Kevin Schade has been particularly impressive, scoring three goals in five appearances and remaining one of the team’s main attacking threats.
Chelsea: a strong attack alongside an inconsistent defence
Xabi Alonso’s side have picked up seven points from four matches, scoring 10 goals. However, the nine goals conceded show that the balance between attack and defence is still far from ideal.
In their recent matches, Chelsea lost 2-1 to Arsenal and drew 2-2 with Hull City, although they thrashed Leeds 6-3 in the League Cup in between. Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers are in good form and should once again play a key role in attack.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Brentford have not lost any of their six competitive matches this season.
- Brentford’s last four home Premier League matches against Chelsea have ended in draws.
- Chelsea have won only one of their last six away league matches.
Neighbours could share the points again: Brentford vs Chelsea prediction
Chelsea are considerably more dangerous in attack, but their defence regularly gives opponents opportunities. Brentford, meanwhile, remain a very difficult team to face and are particularly confident in home London derbies.
The hosts can exploit the spaces and respond to the visitors’ attacking threat. Given the current form and the history of this fixture, a high-scoring draw looks like the most logical scenario.
