Brentford vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Sep 2026
Brentford vs Chelsea Predictions
Brentford look capable of beating Chelsea and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -130 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.
Explore our full Brentford vs Chelsea betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Brentford vs Chelsea Preview
West London rivals Brentford and Chelsea clash at Gtech Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 18 September.
Unbeaten Brentford have picked up six points from their opening four Premier League matches. In their previous league outing, they played out a 2-2 draw away to Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium. The Bees had 43% possession and totalled two shots on target, with Kevin Schade scoring both goals.
Three days ago, Brentford recorded a 2-1 away win over League One side Reading in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Chelsea have collected seven points from their first four league games after being held to a 2-2 draw by Hull City at Stamford Bridge last time out. Xabi Alonso's team enjoyed 68% possession and registered seven shots on target, with Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro finding the net.
H2H: Chelsea Landed 2-0 Victory in Previous Head-to-Head
Chelsea boast an unbeaten record in the past five games with Brentford. In their last clash, Chelsea banked a 2-0 home victory at Stamford Bridge. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Chelsea |
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 6 |  Brentford |
9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 16:9 | 14 |
2 wins, 2 losses and 6 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 13.9 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Brentford have had 47.4% possession, 381.2 passes and 5.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 15.2 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.7 corners.
Top goalscorer is Kevin Schade on 4 goals, while Vitaly Janelt and Dango Ouattara have both bagged 2. Keane Lewis-Potter is top assists maker with 2, while goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has kept 3 clean sheets.
Chelsea have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.0% possession, 458.8 passes, 5.0 corners taken and 4.5 corners against, while the Blues have conceded 2.0 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.
Joao Pedro is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer both have 3. Joao Pedro has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Brentford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Michael Kayode, Jannik Schuster, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Keane Lewis-Potter, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Jaidon Anthony, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.
Chelsea confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Emiliano Martinez (GK), Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill, Pedro Neto, Jordan Henderson, Valentin Barco, Pep Chavarria, Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Danny Welbeck.
Main Match Prediction
Brentford +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the Bees have a good chance of recording a win in this Premier League game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -130.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent Premier League stats which can also act as a guide.
When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 56.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Chelsea
You can secure odds of +800 that Brentford are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.
Player Prop Picks
Kevin Schade (Brentford) has chalked up at least one shot on goal in four of his past five Premier League games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -125 are now available.
Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) has registered two goals in his past ten Premier League matches on home soil. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +525 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
Brentford have won the Corner Match Bet in their past three home games, with Chelsea having the least corners in five straight away matches. We like the odds of -105 when it comes to Brentford achieving the most corners.
Brentford
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi which has the following: Brentford on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, at least three goals in total accompanied by Kevin Schade (Brentford) to have one or more shots on target.
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Brentford vs Chelsea Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookmakers have betting odds of +155 for Chelsea to triumph in this Premier League clash, with Brentford trading at a price of +163 if you think the Bees will win, while the draw is chalked up at +255.
Chelsea and Brentford can be backed at -122 and -118 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.
The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -250 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Those interested in Igor Thiago to find the net anytime are able to get +123. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +380.
Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Brentford have avoided defeat in their last seven matches at Gtech Community Stadium. Keith Andrews' side have six draws, two wins and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Chelsea have five defeats, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
The most recent Gtech Community Stadium meeting saw Brentford draw 2-2 with Chelsea. There has been one Chelsea win and four draws in the past 5 H2H meetings at Gtech Community Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford Home Stats |
2-6-2 | 2.60 | 1.40 | 1.20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Chelsea Away Stats |
4-1-5 | 3.50 | 1.70 | 1.80 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Premier League: 17/01 2026 Chelsea 2 Brentford 0
- Premier League: 13/09 2025 Brentford 2 Chelsea 2
- Premier League: 06/04 2025 Brentford 0 Chelsea 0
- Premier League: 15/12 2024 Chelsea 2 Brentford 1
- Premier League: 02/03 2024 Brentford 2 Chelsea 2
- Premier League: 28/10 2023 Chelsea 0 Brentford 2
- Premier League: 26/04 2023 Chelsea 0 Brentford 2
- Premier League: 19/10 2022 Brentford 0 Chelsea 0
- Premier League: 02/04 2022 Chelsea 1 Brentford 4
- EFL Cup: 22/12 2021 Brentford 0 Chelsea 2
Brentford League Stats
Chelsea League Stats
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Brentford this season are Kevin Schade (3), Vitaly Janelt (2), Keane Lewis-Potter (1)
- Top Assistors for Brentford this season are Keane Lewis-Potter (1), Mamadou Sangare (1), Yehor Yarmoliuk (1)
Brentford vs Chelsea Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Brentford vs Chelsea team news before you bet. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the Premier League along with up-to-date injury news.
Brentford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Brentford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Chelsea Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Brentford Substitutes
- 2Aaron Hickey
- 3Rico Henry
- 11Dango Ouattara
- 13Callum Wilson
- 14Fabio Carvalho
- 18Mamadou Sangare
- 25Malick Diouf
- 31Ellery Balcombe
- 48Benjamin Fredrick
Chelsea Substitutes
- 11Jamie Gittens
- 21Jorrel Hato
- 23Geovany Quenda
- 27Malo Gusto
- 32Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli
- 34Josh Acheampong
- 39Mike Penders
- 41Estevao
- 45Romeo Lavia
Previous Brentford Lineups
Previous Chelsea Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Brentford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Keith Andrews
Chelsea Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Man City | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 7 | Bournemouth | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 10 | Hull | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 11 | Leeds | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 11 |
| 13 | Ipswich | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 14 | Everton | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9:16 | 9 |
| 17 | Man United | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 | Nott’m Forest | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7:17 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:2 | 12 |
| 2 | Man City | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13:1 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:3 | 10 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13:8 | 10 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 8 |
| 7 | Hull | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Tottenham | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 9 | Everton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Leeds | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 12 | Coventry | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 15 | Liverpool | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 16 | Fulham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 17 | Man United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 4 |
| 19 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 3 |
| 20 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0:3 | 1 |
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