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Brentford vs Chelsea Odds
Chelsea are a slim +131 moneyline favorite at soccer betting sites. Brentford, meanwhile, sits at +190. A draw is priced at +280, and the O/U is set at three goals.
The Blues are unbeaten across their last five meetings with the Bees, but three of those matches ended level.
Brentford vs Chelsea Analysis
The Bees have enjoyed a respectable start to the 2026-27 campaign. While Keith Andrews’ side have just one victory, they’re one of seven teams to not lose yet. Brentford own a 1-3-0 record, which currently puts them in seventh place in the table. Saturday saw the London outfit snatch a point in a hard-fought draw with a strong Bournemouth side, thanks to a brace from Kevin Schade, who scored once in each half.
Back-to-back draws are nothing to be ashamed of, but Brentford will surely be looking to finally get another win under their belt on home soil. That being said, if history has its way, another stalemate could be in the cards. The last three meetings at Gtech Community Stadium ended level. Chelsea’s visit last term was a 2-2 result.
The Blues’ attack has been the talk of the Premier League so far. João Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer have all thrived alongside each other in the final third, with Pedro and Rogers both netting three goals apiece. The Chelsea duo produced the goods last weekend against Hull, but once again, Xabi Alonso’s backline struggled to limit the damage.
While the Tigers are by no means a pushover, conceding twice to a team that was recently promoted is far from ideal for a Chelsea side that has serious title aspirations. They’ve now conceded nine times in four games while scoring 10 goals. The Blues have yet to put together an impressive defensive display, and life at Stamford Bridge for Emiliano Martinez hasn’t been great, as he’s already allowed seven goals in just three games since signing with the club.
Brentford vs Chelsea Injury News
Brentford have been dealt a fresh injury blow, with young striker Kaye Furo undergoing surgery on Monday after picking up an injury in training. The 19-year-old will be sidelined for a spell and won't feature against Chelsea. Otherwise, Andrews hasn't reported any significant new first-team injury concerns ahead of Friday's London derby.
Chelsea have a few more concerns to monitor. Pedro and Reece James were both absent from training on Tuesday after featuring against Hull City, putting their availability for Friday in question. Marco Palestra is also working his way back from a knock that has kept him out since the start of the campaign, while Moisés Caicedo has recently dealt with a fitness issue. A clearer picture should emerge when Chelsea provide their final team update ahead of Friday's match.
Brentford vs Chelsea Picks
It’s common knowledge that Chelsea’s frontline, no matter the opponent, can cause problems. But their backline is incredibly concerning, and Brentford are very capable of exploiting those weaknesses. With the last three meetings at Gtech Community Stadium ending level, I’ll take another stalemate between these two London foes.
Pick: Draw +280/TonyBet
