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

Premier League Betting Preview: Chelsea vs Brentford

Chelsea take on high-flying Brentford in this West London derby encounter 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 Blues claim a victory.

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, who sit fifth in the Premier League, 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
6	Chelsea	28	12	9	7	49	33	16	49:33	45
7	Brentford	28	13	4	11	44	40	4	44:40	43

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Chelsea confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robert Sanchez (GK), Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro.

Brentford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard, 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

Chelsea To Win @ -149 Bet Now

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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 +800. 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

+300

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Shots

Over 1.5

-137

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

+540

First

+1500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Shots

Over 0.5

-175

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

-114

Under 10.5

-125

Chelsea Corners

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-149

Brentford Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+750

2

+215

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Chelsea vs Brentford 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 Chelsea as -119 favourites for this Premier League encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 54% likely to triumph. If you want to back the outsider, Brentford are available at +310.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Chelsea are -120 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Brentford +0.5 at -103 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

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 -182.

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Full-Time Result

1

-119

X

+275

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+148

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-370

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-278

2

+185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-120

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-159

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+135

Igor Thiago is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

First

+145

Anytime

+400

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

First

+150

Anytime

+430

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

João Pedro (Chelsea)

First

+190

Anytime

+525

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Reiss Nelson (Brentford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Reece James (Chelsea)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

First

+540

Anytime

+1500

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+120

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

João Pedro (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-102

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-133

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-182

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-208

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Reiss Nelson (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-909

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Tosin Adarabioyo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-1429

Marc Cucurella (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-1429

Igor Thiago (Brentford)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

João Pedro (Chelsea)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Kevin Schade (Brentford)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Reiss Nelson (Brentford)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Dango Ouattara (Brentford)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Estêvão Willian Gonçalves (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Marc Guiu (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Liam Delap (Chelsea)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Reece James (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Mathias Jensen (Brentford)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)

Over 0.5

-118

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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