Brentford vs Chelsea Preview & Betting Tips - Blues to bounce back in Premier League?

Brentford will be desperate to get some points on the board after losing their last three league games.

Brentford are perilously close to the relegation zone. The Bees are only five points clear of 18th-placed Luton Town, who have a game in hand. Hence, a positive result is extremely crucial for Thomas Frank’s men. 

The defence will need to recover quickly to keep the Chelsea attackers at bay. In the last three games, Brentford have conceded nine goals.

Chelsea will be eager to put the disappointing EFL Cup final loss against Liverpool behind them and shift focus back to the league. The Blues became the first club in English football history to lose six successive domestic cup finals. 

In the last two league matches, the club has beaten Crystal Palace on the road and secured a draw at the Etihad against Manchester City.

Cole Palmer has been sensational since he joined Chelsea from Manchester City. The 21-year-old has scored ten goals and registered six assists in 22 league appearances. Nicolas Jackson will also be a threat. The Senegalese has scored seven and assisted three in 22 games.

In the absence of their top-scorer Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford will rely on Neal Maupay and Yoane Wissa for contributions in the final third. 

Maupay, who has joined the Bees on loan from Everton, has scored six and assisted three goals in 23 matches. Wissa has scored five and picked up one assist in 22 league appearances.

It is crucial for Brentford to gain winning momentum now because three out of their next four opponents are Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

Interestingly, Chelsea also have a run of tough fixtures featuring Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Manchester United. Brentford will be more desperate to win, considering the fact that they could be in a relegation battle.

Brentford were prolific at home last season after losing only two out of 19 home games. However, they are struggling at home and on the road this season. The Bees have won only four of their last 13 home games, losing six and drawing three. Injuries to key players make matters worse.

The last two times these clubs have clashed, Brentford have taken the victory. But in this fixture, Chelsea are favorites to win. The Blues have won only five out of their 13 away games this season but are hungry for a win in this encounter after the disappointment they experienced in the EFL Cup final.