Brentford vs Chelsea - Premier League Betting Tips (18/09/2026)

Brentford welcome Chelsea in the Premier League as both teams look to get back to winning ways. Chelsea are favourites at 2.20 with bet365, with hosts Brentford available at 2.87. The draw can be backed at 3.70.

We expect an entertaining fixture but think Chelsea should come out on top. They haven't quite found their best form yet but there is plenty of improvement to come under new boss Xabi Alonso.

Reasons to Follow this Bet

• Chelsea have scored 10 goals in their first four matches.

• Palmer, Rogers, Neto, and João Pedro form a formidable attack that can cause plenty of problems.

• Brentford have only won once this season and have drawn their last three, conceding in each of those games.

Brentford vs Chelsea - Team News

Brentford remain without key defender Nathan Collins due to a calf injury. Jannik Schuster and Kristoffer Ajer are likely to continue as the centre-back pairing. Sepp van den Berg, Josh Da Silva and Mathias Jensen also remain on the physio table. In-form Kevin Schade looks Brentford's biggest threat while Igo Thiago awaits his first league goal of the season.

New full-back Marco Palestra and key midfielder Moises Caicedo are both nearing fitness and could be considered for this clash. Max Lacrois missed Chelsea's draw with Hull but could return to the back three. A front three of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and João Pedro looks key to Chelsea's chances of taking the win.

Brentford vs Chelsea Line-ups

Brentford: Kelleher - Lewis-Potter, Schuster, Ajer, Hickey - Yarmolyuk, Sangare, Janelt - Schade, Thiago, Anthony.

Chelsea: Martinez - Colwill, Lacroix, Acheampong - Hato, James, Lavia, Neto - Palmer, Rogers - João Pedro.