Chelsea (2-0-1) and Brentford (1-2) will face off today at 3:00 p.m. EDT at Brentford Community Stadium in Brentford, England.
Chelsea is favored at a -143 price, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-138o / +110u) goals.
Let's get into my Chelsea vs. Brentford prediction.
Chelsea vs. Brentford Prediction
Pick: Chelsea Moneyline
My Chelsea vs. Brentford best bet is on Chelsea to win with the best odds currently on Fanatics.
Chelsea vs. Brentford Odds
| Chelsea Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
2.5 -138o / 110u | -143 | |
| Brentford Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
2.5 -138o / 110u | +375 | |
Chelsea vs. Brentford Projections
Projected Chance of Winning
| Chelsea | Draw | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| 54.8% | 19.3% | 25.9% |
Projected Total Goals
| Chelsea | Total Goals | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 3.31 | 1.31 |
Chelsea vs. Brentford Betting Analysis
Chelsea travels west on Saturday evening, hoping to temporarily leapfrog Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. Brentford, in contrast, has faced a challenging summer, having parted ways with key players Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, along with manager Thomas Frank.
As a consequence, the Bees seem to have lost their attacking edge and, alongside Crystal Palace, have recorded the fewest shots so far this season, with just 24 attempts.
The latest Brentford vs Chelsea odds position the visitors as favourites. Unless Brentford manages to reduce the defensive errors that have emerged in the early weeks, Chelsea still stands a strong chance of securing three points.
Aside from their initial goalless draw against Crystal Palace, Chelsea has largely met expectations as an attacking side.
The contributions of João Pedro, Estevao, and Pedro Neto have already been noteworthy. Additionally, with Cole Palmer set to return from injury, the team looks poised for even greater achievements.
The question arises: can Brentford withstand a Chelsea squad that has been kept off the scoresheet just once in their last 13 matches? Under Enzo Maresca's management, Chelsea proved to be unprofitable for bettors at level stakes in the over 2.5 goals market during the 2024/25 season.
Given Brentford’s issues with scoring goals, this trend seems likely to continue. Therefore, a straightforward wager on Chelsea to take all three points seems a more sensible option.
Chelsea vs. Brentford Projected Starting Lineups
Chelsea
Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez, Estevao; Neto, Gittens, Pedro.
Brentford
Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Damsgaard; Outtara, Schade, Thiago.
