Brentford have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Chelsea in all competitions. Chelsea are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 away matches (Premier League). Brentford have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League). Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Brentford in all competitions.
Brentford have beaten Arsenal at home and drawn with Liverpool so they should be confident heading into Saturday's clash with west London rivals Chelsea. Chelsea picked up a 3-1 win over Southampton before the break, but needed two late goals to win it. In truth, they have struggled in recent outings. Given what we have already seen from Brentford against Liverpool, there is no reason why the newly promoted side can't give Chelsea some trouble here. 1:2
Brentford have a few first-team players to check in on before Saturday's game with Chelsea. Centre-back Kristoffer Ajer is a doubt, but central midfielders Vitaly Janelt and Shandon Baptiste miss out. With doubts in midfield, Yoane Wissa could make his full league debut after some impressive recent showings. Chelsea will hope to have N'Golo Kante back from his bout of COVID-19, though he may only make the bench here. Thiago Silva is unavailable after joining up with the Brazil squad during the international break. With Antonio Rudiger a slight doubt, Trevoh Chalobah should keep his place in the side. Reece James and Christian Pulisic remain doubts for Chelsea ahead of Saturday's short trip to face Brentford. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley have surprisingly worked their way back into contention, even ahead of summer signing Saul Niguez. Timo Werner had a good international break with Germany and scored in Chelsea's last game so he will hope to start here. Ben Chilwell has endured a tough few months, but there finally appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.
Chelsea have been handed a major boost with the news that Lukaku is fit, but the leaders can take nothing for granted against a Brentford side fired up in front of their own fans. Tuchel has far more fitness concerns to deal with than he would have liked at this stage, and while we still expect the Blues to just about pull through, Frank's side are sure to give them a scare or two.
Brentford have a few first-team players to check in on before Saturday's game with Chelsea. Centre-back Kristoffer Ajer is a doubt, but central midfielders Vitaly Janelt and Shandon Baptiste miss out. With doubts in midfield, Yoane Wissa could make his full league debut after some impressive recent showings. Chelsea will hope to have N'Golo Kante back from his bout of COVID-19, though he may only make the bench here. Thiago Silva is unavailable after joining up with the Brazil squad during the international break. With Antonio Rudiger a slight doubt, Trevoh Chalobah should keep his place in the side. Reece James and Christian Pulisic remain doubts for Chelsea ahead of Saturday's short trip to face Brentford. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley have surprisingly worked their way back into contention, even ahead of summer signing Saul Niguez. Timo Werner had a good international break with Germany and scored in Chelsea's last game so he will hope to start here. Ben Chilwell has endured a tough few months, but there finally appears to be light at the end of the tunnel.
Brentford have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Chelsea in all competitions. Chelsea are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 away matches (Premier League). Brentford have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League). Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Brentford in all competitions.
Brentford have beaten Arsenal at home and drawn with Liverpool so they should be confident heading into Saturday's clash with west London rivals Chelsea. Chelsea picked up a 3-1 win over Southampton before the break, but needed two late goals to win it. In truth, they have struggled in recent outings. Given what we have already seen from Brentford against Liverpool, there is no reason why the newly promoted side can't give Chelsea some trouble here. 1:2