Brentford vs Chelsea
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Match details
Date: September 13 2025, 20:00 BST
Stadium: Gtech Community Stadium
Confirmed lineups
Brentford (5-3-2)
- Goalkeeper: C. Kelleher
- Defenders: M. Kayode, N. Collins, S. van den Berg, E. Pinnock, K. Lewis-Potter
- Midfielders: Y. Yarmolyuk, J. Henderson, M. Jensen
- Forwards: Thiago, K. Schade
Chelsea (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
- Defenders: W. Fofana, T. Chalobah, T. Adarabioyo, J. Hato
- Midfielders: M. Caicedo, E. Fernández
- Forwards: Pedro Neto, F. Buonanotte, J. Bynoe-Gittens, João Pedro
Missing players
Brentford will be without P. Maghoma due to injury. His absence will test the depth of Brentford's squad.
Chelsea faces a tougher challenge as they will miss Dário Essugo (thigh problems), B. Badiashile (contusion), L. Colwill (jumper's knee), and R. Lavia (muscle bruise). This could impact their defensive solidity.
Match background
Brentford sits in 16th place with 3 points, having struggled in the early stages of the season, while Chelsea is fourth with 7 points, looking to build momentum for a top-four finish. Both teams will be eager to secure maximum points.
Recent form
Brentford's recent form has been mixed, with a record of 1 win and 2 losses. They need to convert their strong home performance into consistent results. The team has scored 3 goals but conceded 5 in their 3 matches.
Chelsea, on the other hand, has been impressive, winning 2 and drawing 1 of their last 3 matches. They have netted 7 goals while allowing only 1 goal so far this season, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive organization.
Head-to-head record
- April 6 2025: Brentford 0 - 0 Chelsea
- December 15 2024: Chelsea 2 - 1 Brentford
- March 2 2024: Brentford 2 - 2 Chelsea
- October 28 2023: Chelsea 0 - 2 Brentford
- April 26 2023: Chelsea 0 - 2 Brentford
Prediction
This match promises to be competitive, with Chelsea likely to edge it given their superior current form and squad depth. Betting tip: Chelsea to win.