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Brentford vs Chelsea predictions and betting tips: goals expected under the lights

18 Sep · 20:00 Brentford Community Stadium · Premier League
5
Goals
8
8
Goals Conceded
5
11
Yellow Cards
9
22
Corners Won
29
54
Shots
86
53
Tackles Won
47
Chelsea Chelsea
2 - 0
Brentford Brentford
Premier League · 17 Jan 2026
Brentford Brentford
2 - 2
Chelsea Chelsea
Premier League · 13 Sep 2025
Brentford Brentford
0 - 0
Chelsea Chelsea
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Chelsea Chelsea
2 - 1
Brentford Brentford
Premier League · 15 Dec 2024
Brentford Brentford
2 - 2
Chelsea Chelsea
Premier League · 02 Mar 2024
Goals
  • 1
    Brentford
    Kevin Schade
    3
  • 2
    Chelsea
    Morgan Rogers
    3
  • 3
    Chelsea
    João Pedro
    3
  • 4
    Brentford
    Vitaly Janelt
    2
  • 5
    Chelsea
    Cole Palmer
    2
Shots
  • 1
    Chelsea
    Cole Palmer
    15
  • 2
    Chelsea
    Morgan Rogers
    11
  • 3
    Chelsea
    João Pedro
    11
  • 4
    Brentford
    Kevin Schade
    10
  • 5
    Brentford
    Igor Thiago
    10
Tackles Won
  • 1
    Brentford
    Vitaly Janelt
    10
  • 2
    Brentford
    Mamadou Sangaré
    7
  • 3
    Chelsea
    Maxence Lacroix
    6
  • 4
    Brentford
    Kevin Schade
    4
  • 5
    Chelsea
    Wesley Fofana
    4
Assists
  • 1
    Chelsea
    João Pedro
    3
  • 2
    Chelsea
    Jorrel Hato
    2
  • 3
    Chelsea
    Cole Palmer
    2
  • 4
    Chelsea
    Morgan Rogers
    1
  • 5
    Chelsea
    Maxence Lacroix
    1
Chances Created
  • 1
    Chelsea
    Morgan Rogers
    10
  • 2
    Chelsea
    Cole Palmer
    9
  • 3
    Chelsea
    João Pedro
    7
  • 4
    Brentford
    Keane Lewis-Potter
    6
  • 5
    Brentford
    Jaidon Anthony
    6
Passes Completed
  • 1
    Chelsea
    Reece James
    172
  • 2
    Brentford
    Vitaly Janelt
    145
  • 3
    Chelsea
    Wesley Fofana
    137
  • 4
    Brentford
    Kristoffer Ajer
    125
  • 5
    Brentford
    Mamadou Sangaré
    122
Take Ons Completed
  • 1
    Chelsea
    João Pedro
    7
  • 2
    Chelsea
    Morgan Rogers
    6
  • 3
    Chelsea
    Pedro Neto
    6
  • 4
    Brentford
    Mamadou Sangaré
    6
  • 5
    Chelsea
    Cole Palmer
    6
Interceptions
  • 1
    Brentford
    Vitaly Janelt
    16
  • 2
    Brentford
    Mamadou Sangaré
    6
  • 3
    Chelsea
    Roméo Lavia
    6
  • 4
    Brentford
    Michael Kayode
    5
  • 5
    Chelsea
    Pedro Neto
    5
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Kelleher
23
Lewis-Potter
22
Collins
20
Ajer
33
Kayode
27
Janelt
18
Sangaré
07
Schade
24
Damsgaard
19
Anthony
09
Thiago
09
Pedro
17
Rogers
10
Palmer
21
Hato
24
James
45
Lavia
07
Neto
06
Colwill
05
Lacroix
34
Acheampong
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Brentford have made a habit of sharing the points, drawing their last three, and they welcome a Chelsea side who both score and concede in bunches to west London on Friday night, kicking off at 8pm UK time. The Bees are unbeaten, the visitors have already racked up 10 goals and shipped nine, so the ingredients for an entertaining opener to the weekend are all there.

Anthony Eadson’s Brentford vs Chelsea predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson expects a lively, high-scoring derby, and likes a Reece James shot on target and a Janelt booking.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Reece James 1+ shot on target9/5 (Paddy Power)Since the start of the season, Reece James has made the switch to central midfield and should line-up there against Brentford in what I can see being a high-scoring contest. He has started three Premier League matches this campaign, recording at least one shot on target in all of those. James forced David Raya into two saves in the game at the Emirates and with him being on free-kick duty, I really like his price to register one on target here.
Vitaly Janelt to be carded10/3 (10bet)Janelt has been booked in three out of four Premier League matches this season, and a Friday night west London derby with Chelsea should be a lively affair. The Blues have failed to win at Brentford on their last four attempts and it’s interesting to see Janelt’s disciplinary record against them. The German has been booked in three of his last four against Chelsea, and after eight yellows in just 18 starts for Brentford last season, he looks a solid proposition to find his way into the book here.

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How Brentford go into the game

Brentford have drawn their last three, 1-1 at Leeds, 1-1 with Sunderland and 2-2 at Bournemouth, after opening with a 3-0 win over Tottenham. Solid but a touch blunt in front of goal.

Hard to beat at home and always a threat from set pieces, Brentford will fancy extending their unbeaten run against a leaky Chelsea.

How Chelsea go into the game

Chelsea have been box office, beating Fulham 3-2 and Brighton 4-3 before losing 2-1 at Arsenal and drawing 2-2 with Hull. Ten scored, nine conceded tells the story.

Dangerous going forward but wide open at the back, Chelsea carry real quality even if the clean sheets have dried up.

Brentford vs Chelsea: 2025-26 by the numbers

Brentford vs Chelsea head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
17/01/26Chelsea2-0Brentford
13/09/25Brentford2-2Chelsea
06/04/25Brentford0-0Chelsea
15/12/24Chelsea2-1Brentford
02/03/24Brentford2-2Chelsea

Chelsea have won two of the last five meetings, with the other three drawn.

Brentford vs Chelsea predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Reece James 1+ shot on target9/5 (Paddy Power)⭐⭐⭐One on target in all three PL starts, and on free-kick duty.
Vitaly Janelt to be carded10/3 (10bet)⭐⭐Booked in three of four this season and three of last four v Chelsea.
Over 3.5 goals6/5 (Betfair)⭐⭐Chelsea have scored 10 and shipped nine already.
Both teams to score4/9 (Matchbook)⭐⭐⭐Chelsea both score and concede in bunches.
Chelsea to win7/5 (Matchbook)⭐⭐The visitors carry the greater firepower.

Brentford vs Chelsea score prediction

Brentford will fancy their chances given Chelsea have failed to win their last four visits here, and in a game with goals at both ends a share of the spoils looks likely. Score prediction: Brentford 2-2 Chelsea.

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