Chelsea v Brentford: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Chelsea will be hoping to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool when they host Brentford on Sunday evening.

The Blues have put together a six-match winning streak in all competitions heading into this encounter against a Bees side who have been atrocious on the road.

With Chelsea in red-hot form and very much in the title race, this could turn out to be another disappointing day for Brentford on their travels.

Chelsea v Brentford betting tips and predictions

Chelsea to win and over 3.5 goals - 5/4

Brentford's home and away form this season couldn't be more different, as the Bees have collected 22 points from a possible 24 at the Gtech Community Stadium but managed just a solitary point on their travels.

Thomas Frank's side have lost six of their seven road assignments in the league, going down at Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Fulham and Aston Villa, with their only positive result a 0-0 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.

Conceding 14 goals in those losses, defence has been an issue for the Bees, who have shipped 28 strikes in total this season, but they have done their bit at the other end.

They have scored in five of their seven away encounters and they will fancy their chances of breaching a Chelsea backline that has kept just one clean sheet at home in the league.

But, while the Blues have also looked fragile in defence, they have been fantastic in attack and have scored a division-high 35 times from 15 matches.

Enzo Maresca's side are unbeaten at Stamford Bridge in all competitions since an opening-day loss to the Citizens, scoring 31 times during this purple patch of form.

A Chelsea win and over 3.5 goals has landed in their last three fixtures, while there have been four or more goals in four of Brentford's last five assignments, so another entertaining affair is expected in west London.

Jadon Sancho anytime goalscorer - 2/1

There will be no shortage of attacking options on show at Stamford Bridge, with England international Cole Palmer rightfully grabbing the headlines for the hosts and he is 7/2 to net the opener.

Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa are the two leading lights for Brentford - they are 11/4 and 10/3 respectively to score at any time - but there looks to be value in backing Blues ace Jadon Sancho to continue his fine form in front of goal.

The 24-year-old has started to find his rhythm after failing to hit the ground running following his loan switch from Manchester United, having found the back of the net in his last two matches.

Sancho notched in the wins over Southampton and Tottenham and he is expected to be recalled to the starting XI for this clash, having not made the trip to Astana in midweek.

Benoit Badiashile to be booked - 9/2

Brentford have been one of the most well-disciplined teams in the league, receiving just 23 yellow cards and one red, but the same cannot be said for Chelsea.

Although the Blues are yet to receive a red, they have picked up no less than 50 yellows and it would be no surprise to see them fall foul of the referee again.

One player who could find himself in trouble is centre-back Benoit Badiashile, who has had limited opportunities this season but who is expected to be named in defence for the second league game in a row.

The 23-year-old France international is yet to be booked in the top-flight, but he has been cautioned twice in the UEFA Conference League and once in the League Cup.

Badiashile has made two fouls in each of his last two appearances, against Tottenham and Villa, and he has been fortunate to avoid a booking.

However, the Frenchman may not be quite as lucky against a Brentford side that possess some quick players and a first league caution of the campaign could be coming his way.

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Chelsea v Brentford odds

Chelsea - 1/3
Draw - 5/1
Brentford - 6/1

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