Brentford vs Chelsea Preview
Brentford often get on the scoresheet and Chelsea are the highest-scoring top-flight side this season. Both sides can create chances and goals are likely in this Premier League clash.
Key Stats - Joao Pedro in Top Form
- Brentford have seen BTTS in 5 consecutive matches.
- Chelsea have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 games.
- Chelsea have seen BTTS in their last 4 matches.
H2H
Chelsea have a 12-7 advantage against Brentford, alongside six draws.
Brentford Are BTTS Specialists
Keith Andrews’ Brentford are in strong recent form and haven’t lost in 10 consecutive games. The Bees have seen BTTS in eight of those fixtures and scored 29 goals.
Brentford made a positive start to the new campaign and beat Tottenham 3-0 and Birmingham 6-1. Three consecutive league draws followed against Leeds and Sunderland 1-1 and Bournemouth 2-2.
Andrews’ team continued their high-scoring streak in the EFL Cup and beat Reading 2-1 away. The Bees dominated with 3.21 XG, 24 shots and Callum Wilson and Fabio Carvalho scored in the first half.
Chelsea Wide Open Under Alonso
Chelsea are very high-scoring in the 2026/27 season and average five goals per game in all competitions. They are the Premier League’s highest-scoring side and have seen 19 total goals in four matches.
Xabi Alonso’s outfit won their opening two matches, beating Fulham 3-2 and Brighton 4-3. The Blues’ only defeat this season was a 2-1 defeat at top-of-the-table Arsenal.
Chelsea replied with a 6-3 comeback EFL Cup victory against Leeds. They had 2.35 XG and scored six goals in the second half.
The west Londoners were held to a 2-2 home draw against Hull on Saturday. Morgan Rogers scored in the seventh minute and Chelsea conceded twice before Joao Pedro equalised in the second period.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Michael Kayode, Jannik Schuster, Kristoffer Ajer, Keane Lewis-Potter; Mamadou Sangare, Vitaly Janelt; Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago
Defenders Nathan Collins and Sepp van den Berg are ruled out with injuries. Midfield duo Josh Dasilva and Antoni Milambo are unavailable through injury.
Kaye Furo also won’t feature and Keith Andrews revealed that the striker “had to have an operation” before the Reading match.
Chelsea (3-4-2-1): Emiliano Martinez; Levi Colwill, Maxence Lacroix, Wesley Fofana; Pedro Neto, Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Jorrel Hato; Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers; Joao Pedro
Midfielder Jordan Henderson, defender Marco Palestra and striker Emmanuel Emegha have returned to training and could make the squad. Midfielder Moises Caicedo is unlikely to feature following a calf issue.
Joao Pedro is also unavailable due to injury. The Brazilian National team confirmed the striker's injury and withdrawal from upcoming international duty.