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Gabriel Fernandes
England - Premier League 2026/2027
2026-09-18 19:00
Brentford
3
0
Chelsea
Prediction
Over 2.5 goals
Brentford vs Chelsea
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Brentford host Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium at the start of Premier League Matchday 5 season in a West London derby. Under Keith Andrews, the Bees remain undefeated in the Premier League through four matches, recording 1 win, 3 draws. They coming off a 2-2 draw away at Bournemouth, powered by a brace from Kevin Schade. Brentford have maintained defensive solidity and threat in transition, allowing only 4 goals while relying heavily on set-piece strength. Chelsea managed by Xabi Alonso, occupy 6th place with 7 points, recording 2 wins, 1 draw and one loss. While their attack produce 10 goals in four league games and 18 across all competitions, defensive instability has seen them concede 9 times. Their last away game was an entertaining 2-2 draw against Hull City. Brentford made big moves in the summer, adding Mamadou Sangare in midfield alongside El Hadji Malick Diouf and winger Jaidon Anthony. Chelsea summer arrivals include goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, defenders Maxence Lacroix and Valentin Barco, and attackers Morgan Rogers, Geovany Quenda and Danny Welbeck. Joao Pedro leads the attack with 3 goals alongside Cole Palmer.
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