Chelsea will be aiming to bounce back to winning form when they travel to the Gtech Community Stadium to take on Brentford in the Premier League on September 18.

Bees Excelling in Final Third Under Andrews

A European challenge will be the objective for Keith Andrews and his Brentford side in 2026-27. The Bees have enjoyed a solid start to the new season, avoiding defeat in all four EPL outings to date. Their attacking strength has been eye-catching, with 13 goals in their previous five games. It would be a slight concern that they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous three league fixtures.

Kevin Schade is impressive, having netted three goals in four appearances. Last season’s top scorer, Igor Thiago, has yet to find his stride, failing to register in the EPL this campaign.

Nathan Collins and Sepp van den Berg remain unavailable due to injury, but Mathias Jensen could be fit enough for a place on the bench.

Brentford predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Hickey, Schuster, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Sangare; Anthony, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago

Defensive Issues Hindering Blues Progress Under Alonso

Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea will have questions to answer this weekend after playing out a shock 2-2 draw against Hull last Saturday. While the Blues have been excellent in the final third, scoring ten goals in their last three, they have been below the defensive standard required to compete for European spots.

Chelsea are yet to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season, and they have allowed ten goals in their last four. Morgan Rogers has made an immediate impression since joining the club by accumulating eight goal involvements in six outings. Joao Pedro also has three goals and three assists in four EPL appearances.

Moises Caicedo is unlikely to be fit enough to start on Saturday, while Jordan Henderson misses out on a clash against his former club.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Brentford (3-4-3): Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Gusto, Lavia, James, Hato; Palmer, Pedro, Rogers

Brentford vs Chelsea Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
  • Odds: 1.39 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: LM9DV
  • Correct score prediction: Brentford 3-3 Chelsea

Key stats:

  • Brentford have scored and conceded in four of their last five fixtures.
  • Chelsea have failed to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season.
  • BTTS has been a winning selection in four of the last six head-to-heads.

A high-quality attacking showdown is expected at the Gtech Community Stadium this week. Brentford’s attacking quality has shone this season, netting 13 goals in their competitive outings.

They have also scored four times in their two opening home encounters. Chelsea’s weak defensive record is eye-catching, as the Blues are yet to keep a clean sheet in the EPL, and they have conceded nine in the top-flight.

Their attacking ability should keep them competitive this weekend, with 14 netted in their last four. In four out of the previous six head-to-heads, BTTS has been a winning selection.

Brentford vs Chelsea Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: The Draw
  • Odds: 3.82 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 2GVEV

With both sides built on attacking output, backing the draw on Friday is an interesting value play. Brentford have made an unbeaten start to the season, while Chelsea’s only loss was suffered at the hands of the defending champions.

Draws have also been incredibly common when these teams have collided at the Gtech Community Stadium, with five of the last seven ending level.

Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.39) — Brentford 3-3 Chelsea