Matchday 4 of the English Premier League features an exciting match on Saturday at Brentford Community Stadium, where Brentford will take on Chelsea. Here’s a look at the potential outcomes for this game.
Match Preview
Brentford may have lost both of their away matches, but they are in decent form, having scored in 4 of their last 5 Premier League games. The team, led by Keith Andrews, competes well against top teams and typically keeps the scoreline close, especially at home.
Chelsea, under Enzo Maresca, have had a strong start, earning 7 points from their first three matches. Their defense has been solid, allowing just one goal so far. The team has convincingly beaten West Ham and Fulham, while their match against Crystal Palace ended in a 0-0 draw.
However, Chelsea’s performances away from home have been less impressive, with big wins being uncommon. They are also dealing with several injuries, which may impact their overall performance and team dynamics in this London derby.
Probable Line-ups
- Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, van den Berg, Yarmolyuk, Schade, Damsgaard, Henderson, Lewis-Potter, Ouattara, Thiago
- Chelsea: Sanchez, Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Jesus, Neto, Estevao, Bynoe-Gittens
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Brentford’s last 5 Premier League matches.
- Chelsea have lost only once in their last 12 league games.
- Since Brentford’s promotion, Chelsea have never beaten them by more than one goal.
Prediction
Chelsea is performing well but usually plays cautiously away from home and seldom wins by large margins. Brentford, known for their strength at home, rarely loses by two or more goals. Considering these aspects, a good bet would be on “Brentford with a (+1) handicap” at odds of 1.65.