Chelsea Battle Brentford: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
A local west London showdown awaits this Saturday as Brentford travel the short distance to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
This encounter with the Bees marks Liam Rosenior's inaugural Premier League challenge following an FA Cup third round triumph that was subsequently overshadowed by Carabao Cup elimination at Arsenal's hands.
After observing ten-man Chelsea's west London derby loss to Fulham from the sidelines, the former Strasbourg boss will be seeking better results this time. The defeat at Craven Cottage leaves the Blues positioned below Brentford in the standings, occupying eighth place though just four points adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool.
Chelsea have secured just four victories from their ten Premier League home fixtures this campaign and face a stern test from their high-flying opponents on Saturday. The Bees lead the recent form charts over the last five matches with four victories and one draw, while Igor Thiago presents a major danger to Rosenior's squad after netting 16 league strikes this season.
What Time Does Chelsea vs. Brentford Kick-Off?
What Time Does Chelsea vs. Brentford Kick-Off?
Chelsea vs. Brentford Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Chelsea vs. Brentford Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Chelsea | Brentford |
|---|---|
Chelsea 2–3 Arsenal - 14–01–26 | Sheffield Wednesday 0–2 Brentford - 10–01–26 |
Charlton 1–5 Chelsea - 10–01–26 | Brentford 3–0 Sunderland - 07–01–26 |
Fulham 2–1 Chelsea - 07–01–26 | Everton 2–4 Brentford - 04–01–26 |
Man City 1–1 Chelsea - 04–01–26 | Brentford 0–0 Tottenham - 01–01–26 |
Chelsea 2–2 Bournemouth - 30–12–25 | Brentford 4–1 Bournemouth - 27–12–25 |
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Brentford on TV
How to Watch Chelsea vs. Brentford on TV
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not televised—audio coverage available on BBC London 94.9, BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT |
United States | Peacock, fuboTV |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico |
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea Team News
Reece James and Cole Palmer have missed action due to minor knocks during Rosenior's initial games in charge, but the Chelsea boss has confirmed their return to training on Thursday and indicated they could feature on Saturday.
Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens are both battling illness and may be unavailable for Brentford's arrival, while Roméo Lavia and Levi Colwill remain out with ongoing injuries—though the former has resumed training at Cobham.
Malo Gusto should be ready after sitting out both cup matches, but Mykahilo Mudryk remains suspended following a failed drug test.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Brentford
Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Brentford
Chelsea expected lineup vs. Brentford (4-2-3-1): Sánchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Pedro.
Brentford Team News
Brentford Team News
Brentford remain without Frank Onyeka, who continues his duties with Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo are both ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with ACL injuries. Joshua Dasilva is progressing in his recovery but remains unavailable for the Bees.
Jordan Henderson was withdrawn with an ankle problem during the FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday last weekend, but the midfielder might be involved in some capacity against Chelsea.
Recent acquisition Kaye Furo could make his bow against the Blues, though he's unlikely to be handed a starting role at Stamford Bridge.
Brentford Predicted Lineup vs. Chelsea
Brentford Predicted Lineup vs. Chelsea
Brentford expected lineup vs. Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Janelt; Jensen, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.
Chelsea vs. Brentford Score Prediction
Chelsea vs. Brentford Score Prediction
Chelsea have displayed their offensive capabilities since Rosenior's arrival and the 41-year-old is determined to implement attacking football that will excite the Stamford Bridge faithful. The attacking approach will be unleashed against Brentford, though this may leave them vulnerable defensively.
The Blues have shipped three goals in Rosenior's first two matches and will face pressure from the Bees, who have found the net 11 times in their previous four league outings. They will aim to exploit Chelsea on quick transitions and should find opportunities to do so.
This promises to be an engaging local rivalry in the capital, with Chelsea potentially edging the contest.