Brentford vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Brentford vs Chelsea on and what time does it start? Brentford vs Chelsea will take place on Wednesday 19th October, 2022 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Brentford vs Chelsea taking place? Brentford vs Chelsea will take place at Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England
Where can I get tickets for Brentford vs Chelsea? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Brentford vs Chelsea on in the UK? Brentford vs Chelsea will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Brentford vs Chelsea in the UK? Brentford vs Chelsea can be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video
THE LOWDOWN
BRENTFORD
- Brentford offered the perfect response to their nightmare defensive performance which saw them thrashed 5-1 at Newcastle, shutting out Brighton at Gtech Community Stadium this past Friday and recording a 2-0 victory with star striker Ivan Toney on the scoresheet twice more.
- Following such a strong showing, head coach Thomas Frank may well opt for the same starting XI that overcame the Seagulls, utilising Kristoffer Ajer at right-back over the injured Aaron Hickey.
CHELSEA
- Chelsea are starting build some serious momentum now under Graham Potter and their 0-2 victory against Leeds Utd on Sunday was their fifth straight win in all competitions, conceding just one goal across those games.
- The Blues could be without centre-back Thiago Silva as Potter managed the experienced Brazilian’s minutes due to the short turnaround in fixtures, so it would be no surprise if Kalidou Koulibaly is afforded a start after coming off the bench at Elland Road.
THE TEAM NEWS
BRENTFORD
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Raya; Ajer, Pinnock, Mee, Henry; Onyeka, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa
UNAVAILABLE: Hickey (Injured), Strakosha (Injured), Jansson (Injured), Norgaard (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Kepa; Chalobah, Koulibaly, Cucurella; Sterling, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Chilwell; Mount, Havertz; Aubameyang
UNAVAILABLE: Fofana (Injured), James (Injured), Kante (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Thiago Silva (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
As dangerous an opponent as Brentford are going forward in particular, they have at times been found wanting when up against the stronger clubs in the division, especially from a defensive point of view, having lost 0-3 at home to Arsenal and more recently 5-1 vs Newcastle. When taking into account the attacking quality Chelsea have at their disposal, the visitors are likely to fashion plenty of goalscoring opportunities against the Bees. Combine that with the newfound stability within their backline and all the ingredients are in place for Chelsea to make it six consecutive victories in all competitions.
TIP: CHELSEA TO WIN
