Premier League: Brentford vs Chelsea Live
Preview: Brentford vs Chelsea
Brentford vs Chelsea is scheduled to be held at the Gtech Community stadium on Saturday at 3:00pm. Brentford enters the game following a disappointing 4-2 defeat to West Ham in the league, while Chelsea comes into the match after a thrilling victory against Leeds United in the FA Cup.
In the past few weeks, Brentford has faced challenges as they lost three consecutive Premier League matches, including a 4-2 defeat by West Ham. This has put pressure on manager Thomas Frank as the team is now only five points above the relegation zone. In addition to the losing streak, is also their ongoing injury crisis they are dealing with, head coach Thomas Frank announced on Friday that experienced defender Ben Mee will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
A few days after losing to Liverpool in the League Cup Final at Wembley, Chelsea bounced back with a crucial 3-2 victory over Leeds in the FA Cup. This win was a much-needed morale boost for the team, especially since the FA Cup is their last chance for a trophy this season. Conor Gallagher’s last-minute goal saved manager Mauricio Pochettino from embarrassment.
The blues will now aim to secure consecutive victories for the third time in 2024, with their strong recent performances in London derbies indicating a good chance of success. Despite winning their last four London derbies in the Premier League, Chelsea’s defense has been shaky, as they have not kept a clean sheet in their last ten away matches in the top-flight English league.
Head-to-head
Surprisingly, Brentford has been the dominant team in recent matchups against Chelsea. They have won three and drawn one of the last four meetings, including a 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge in October of last year.
Prediction
Brentford has been experiencing a consistent streak of losses, making their outcomes almost expected, while Chelsea’s performance can be unpredictable from game to game. Despite this, Pochettino’s team is likely to be seen as the frontrunners for the upcoming match on Saturday. Both teams will see this game as crucial for achieving their season goals, but it may result in another close match in West London that ends in a draw.
