Chelsea make the short trip across West London for their fourth derby of the season already, when they face Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.
Enzo Maresca’s men are yet to leave the capital this season, and familiar surroundings have served them well, with the Blues sitting second after a strong start.
For Brentford, it’s about defending home turf. Keith Andrews’s side have scored in 11 straight matches in all competitions and will believe they can hurt Chelsea, especially with Igor Thiago in fine form and new signing Dango Ouattara finding his feet.For Brentford, it’s about defending home turf. Keith Andrews’s side have scored in 11 straight matches in all competitions and will believe they can hurt Chelsea, especially with Igor Thiago in fine form and new signing Dango Ouattara finding his feet.
But Chelsea come in unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 league games, with Maresca’s structure starting to shine. The Gtech Community Stadium will be loud, and with local bragging rights on the line, this derby feels like it could go either way.
Brentford vs Chelsea: Key Stats
Head-to-head: Brentford 3 wins, Chelsea 5 wins, 4 draws
Chelsea unbeaten in 11 of last 12 PL matches
Brentford have scored in 11 consecutive matches
Chelsea average 2.33 goals per league game this season
Only 1 home win in 8 meetings between the sides since Brentford’s promotion
What to Expect From Both Teams
Brentford;
Brentford lost Wissa this summer, but Igor Thiago has already stepped up with 3 goals. Reiss Nelson’s arrival from Arsenal adds more pace and trickery, though his fitness remains a concern. Brentford’s defensive structure is solid, but they concede an average of 1.67 goals per PL game, something Keith must tighten up.
Chelsea;
Chelsea have been clinical so far, with 2 wins from their opening 3 and one of their best starts in years. Cole Palmer is still a doubt after injury, but new signing Alejandro Garnacho could debut. Enzo Maresca’s men boast 9 clean sheets in their last 15 games, and with Enzo Fernández and Caicedo controlling midfield, Chelsea look ready for another big push.
Predicted Lineups
Brentford (4-3-3)🐝: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Damsgaard; Outtara, Igor Thiago, Schade
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)🔵: Sanchez; Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo; Estevao, Pedro Neto, Garnacho; Joao Pedro
Players and Matchups to Watch
🔹 Reiss Nelson: Needs to make an impact quickly for the Bees.
🔹 Enzo Fernández: Chelsea’s midfield anchor and tempo-setter.
🔹 Estevao: The 18-year-old prodigy continues to dazzle with fearless dribbling .
🔹 Alejandro Garnacho: Could make his Chelsea debut in this derby, adding extra spice.
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Chelsea to win: 1.82
💵 Draw: 4.06
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 1.74
💵 Joao Pedro Anytime Goalscorer: 2.39
Chelsea are flying high, but this short trip to Brentford is anything but simple. The Bees’ scoring streak, home support, and derby edge make them dangerous, while Chelsea’s momentum, firepower, and Maresca’s structure give them belief. With both sides hungry, this West London derby could be the game that defines Chelsea’s early-season credentials.
