Chelsea vs Brentford prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 15, 2024
One of the matches of the 16th round of the Premier League will take place on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea will host Brentford. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
- Also read: Manchester City vs Manchester United prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 15, 2024
Match Preview
The "Blues" come into this London derby with an impressive seven-match unbeaten run in the Premier League, including five wins and two draws. In the previous round, they secured a thrilling 4-3 away victory over Tottenham, extending their winning streak to four matches.
Thanks to this run, Chelsea has moved into second place in the Premier League standings, just four points behind leaders Liverpool, although the Reds have a game in hand. Chelsea's attacking firepower is particularly noteworthy, as they have scored the most goals in the league—35, showcasing their offensive strength.
Thomas Frank's team, Brentford, continues to deliver consistent results in the Premier League. In their last five league matches, they secured three victories (all at home), one draw, and one defeat (both on the road).
In the latest round, Brentford triumphed 4-2 over Newcastle, marking their fifth consecutive home win in the Premier League. As of now, the Bees sit in ninth place, just four points behind the Champions League spots.
Probable Lineups
- Chelsea: Sanchez, Veiga, Colwill, Adarabioyo, Gusto, Fernandez, Caicedo, Sancho, Palmer, Mudryk, Jackson
- Brentford: Fleck, Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Roerslev Rasmussen, Nørgaard, Jensen, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter, Mbeumo, Wissa
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Brentford defeated Chelsea 2-0 away, and the match at Brentford ended in a 2-2 draw.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet landed in two of the last five encounters.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet landed in two of the last five meetings.
Prediction
The bookmakers are fully behind the hosts in this match, with Chelsea’s victory priced at 1.36. We believe Chelsea will secure the win and do so confidently. Our bet is "Chelsea to win with a -1.5 handicap" at odds of 1.88.
