The Premier League returns after the international break with a compelling London derby as Brentford hosts Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium. This match pits an in-form, unbeaten Chelsea side against a Brentford team looking to find their footing under a new manager.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenuePremier LeagueSeptember 13, 20257:00 PMGtech Community Stadium, London, England
Export to Sheets
Team Form and Analysis:
Brentford enters this match on the back of a mixed start to the season, with one win and two losses. They are still adapting to life under new manager Keith Andrews, who took over in the summer. The Bees have struggled to create chances, taking the fewest shots in the Premier League so far. However, their home form is a source of confidence, as they have won three of their last four matches at the Gtech Community Stadium. They will be relying on their resilient defense and recent head-to-head success against Chelsea to get a result.
Chelsea, meanwhile, has had a strong start under new manager Enzo Maresca, with two wins and a draw in their first three league games. The Blues have been impressive defensively, keeping nine clean sheets in their last 15 league matches. They are coming off a 2-0 victory over Fulham and will be looking to continue their unbeaten run and maintain their position at the top of the table. Despite a number of key injuries, including star players Cole Palmer and Liam Delap, Chelsea’s squad depth is impressive, with new signings looking to make an impact.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is remarkably even, but Brentford has had the better of the recent encounters. The Bees have won their last three encounters against their West London rivals. However, Chelsea is unbeaten in their last nine away matches against Brentford, with four wins and five draws.
Player to Watch:
Brentford: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly new signing Igor Thiago. He has scored two goals in his first three appearances for the club and will be a major threat to the Chelsea defense.
Chelsea: The focus for Chelsea will be on their new signings, Alejandro Garnacho and João Pedro. Garnacho is a talented winger who is expected to make his debut and will be looking to make an immediate impact, while João Pedro has been in sensational goal-scoring form and will be a constant threat to the Brentford defense.
Prediction:
Given Chelsea’s excellent recent form and their impressive defensive record, they are the slight favorites to win this match. While Brentford has a dominant recent record at home against Chelsea, it will be a difficult challenge to overcome the quality of the Chelsea team. A narrow away victory for Chelsea seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Brentford vs Chelsea match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Go
USA: USA Network, Telemundo, FuboTV
Canada: DAZN
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports 3 Asia
Mobile & PC | Auto Quality
Mobile & PC | Auto Quality
