Our Chelsea vs Brentford Prediction: 2-1
Chelsea vs Brentford in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Chelsea's Last Match – Chelsea vs Arsenal
Chelsea will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 England EFL Cup defeat at the hands of Arsenal on January 14. In that match, Chelsea recorded 58% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea | 58% | 5 (5) | 0.64 | 35 |
 Arsenal | 42% | 14 (6) | 2.74 | 43 |
Brentford's Last Match – Sheff Wed vs Brentford
Brentford will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 England FA Cup victory over Sheff Wed on January 10. In that match, Brentford controlled 65% of possession and managed 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Wed | 35% | 0 (3) | 0.4 | 26 |
 Brentford | 65% | 0 (10) | 4.29 | 62 |
Chelsea vs Brentford Stats
Key Stats
| Chelsea | Brentford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Chelsea are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Brentford average 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Chelsea 20-16
Brentford 16-10
What are the odds for this match?
Chelsea to win: @1.7
Draw: @4
Brentford to win: @4.75
Lineups
Chelsea (4-2-3-1) : Robert Sanchez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, Joao Pedro
Brentford (4-2-3-1) : Caoimhin Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago
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