Chelsea vs Brentford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Brentford

Chelsea take on Brentford at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 17 January.

We’re confident in the chances of Chelsea when they clash with Brentford, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -149 that the favourites claim a victory.

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Chelsea were defeated in their last Premier League game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Blues had 45% possession and totalled five shots on target, with Liam Delap scoring the goal.

Three days ago, Chelsea hosted Arsenal and were beaten 3-2 in the EFL Cup.

Brentford claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 3-0 triumph against Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium made it back-to-back Premier League wins. The West London team had 51% possession and managed six shots on goal, while Igor Thiago was on the scoresheet twice and Yehor Yarmoliuk also found the net.

In the last outing, Brentford travelled to Sheffield Wednesday and succeeded 2-0 in the FA Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Chelsea have avoided defeat against Brentford in the past four games, with their last clash being a 2-2 draw at Gtech Community Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have included four draws coupled with three victories apiece.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Brentford	21	10	3	8	35	28	7	35:28	33
8	Chelsea	21	8	7	6	34	24	10	34:24	31

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2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 13.4 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Chelsea have had 55.4% possession, 488.8 passes and 5.3 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 12.8 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Enzo Fernandez has found the net 3 times, with Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto scoring 2 each. Reece James and Jamie Gittens are the leading assists makers with 2, while goalie Robert Sanchez has kept 3 clean sheets.

Brentford have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 10.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Keith Andrews' men average 49.8% possession, 409.1 passes, 4.4 corners in their favour and 5.4 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 12.8 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

Igor Thiago has scored 8, followed by Kevin Schade on 3 and Keane Lewis-Potter with 2. Vitaly Janelt has had 4 assists, with Caoimhin Kelleher notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez (GK), Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Jorrel Hato, Andrey Santos, Moises Caicedo, Estevao, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Jamie Gittens.

Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.

Chelsea vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips

The Chelsea vs Brentford betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Chelsea considering they are -149 to record a Premier League victory. We’ll take this bet with confidence based on the stats that are available to us.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest Premier League team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Chelsea vs Brentford league stats:

• Chelsea have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Brentford have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Brentford have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 59.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re wanting bigger odds about Chelsea, then there are a number of alternatives including the Asian Handicap, Double Result and the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chelsea 2 - 0 Brentford

A 2-0 win in favor of Chelsea can be backed at odds of +700. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pedro Neto Under 0.5 Shots On Target -167

Pedro Neto (Chelsea) hasn’t had a shot on goal in four straight Premier League matches. For Shots on Target, we’re anticipating that he might fall short and there’s the chance to get odds of -167.

Latest Pedro Neto Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-167

Shots

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

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Andrey Nascimento dos Santos To Score +500

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea) can be backed at +500 to be among the goals. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Andrey Nascimento dos Santos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Shots

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Brentford Over 3.5 Corners -128

Brentford have had over 3.5 corners in ten consecutive away games, while Chelsea have had an average of 5.20 corners against them in their last 5 matches. We’re going to take the Overs for Brentford Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of -128.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Chelsea

Total

9.90 5.30 4.60

Home

11.00 7.30 3.70

Away

9.30 4.60 4.70

Brentford

Total

9.80 4.40 5.40

Home

8.50 4.00 4.50

Away

10.80 6.10 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-112

Under 10.5

-127

Chelsea Corners

Over 6.5

-106

Under 6.5

-133

Brentford Corners

Over 3.5

-132

Under 3.5

-108

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+800

2

+260

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Chelsea vs Brentford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookmakers have Chelsea as -149 favourites for this Premier League encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 60% likely to triumph. If you want to back the outsider, Brentford are available at +390.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Chelsea -0.75 against Brentford at -118. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -159.

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Full-Time Result

1

-149

X

+300

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+115

X

+148

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-417

X2

+116

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-118

2 Hcp +0.75

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+120

Igor Thiago is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +460. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

First

+160

Anytime

+460

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

First

+160

Anytime

+475

João Pedro (Chelsea)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

First

+180

Anytime

+525

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Reece James (Chelsea)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Reiss Nelson (Brentford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+128

João Pedro (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+102

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-125

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-135

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-156

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-167

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-222

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-263

Reiss Nelson (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

Over 3.5

+123

Under 3.5

-

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

João Pedro (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Reiss Nelson (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-208

Under 1.5

-

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Chelsea haven’t won any of their past three games at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Brentford have recorded seven defeats and three victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Chelsea beat Brentford 2-1 when they last met at Stamford Bridge. In the previous 4 H2H matches at Stamford Bridge, there have been three Brentford victories and one Chelsea win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Chelsea Home Stats		5-2-3	3.40	2.20	1.20	8	2	7	3
Brentford Away Stats		3-0-7	3.00	1.20	1.80	5	5	5	5

• 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

Chelsea vs Brentford Lineups & Team News

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