Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-5-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(75) 42 Goals 39 (46)
(52) 25 Assists 26 (32)
(6.9) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.5)
30.9 Average Age 28.8
182.7 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(1.2) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(53%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 52% (50%)
(0.6) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Chelsea
Brentford
Player Reason Status Rating
Ben Chilwell Out 7.42
Kepa Doubtful 7.02
Saúl Ñíguez Doubtful 6.49
Andreas Christensen Doubtful 6.89
Callum Hudson-Odoi Doubtful 6.77
Reece James Doubtful 7.24
Christian Pulisic Doubtful 6.67
Player Reason Status Rating
Julian Jeanvier Out N/A
Saman Ghoddos Out 6.46

Team News

Chelsea
Brentford
  • Christian Pulisic is expected to play some part for USA in the early hours of Thursday morning, so may not be risked from the outset.
  • Ben Chilwell is also absent, but Thomas Tuchel may have Kepa, Saul Niguez, Andreas Christensen, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Reece James available for selection.
  • With an eye on next week's Champions League meeting with Real Madrid, James may not be risked, with Tuchel potentially sticking with a four-man backline.
  • Josh Dasilva returns following a ban, but Thomas Frank is without Julian Jeanvier and Saman Ghoddos, the latter due to COVID.
  • Despite defeat at Leicester before the international break, Frank may stick with a 4-5-1 system, with Yoane Wissa keeping his spot on the left at Sergi Canos' expense.
  • Christian Eriksen, who netted twice during the international break, should also return to the starting XI.

Prediction

  • Chelsea welcome west London rivals Brentford to Stamford Bridge on a six-game winning run. Their only defeat in their last 14 was the Carabao Cup final shootout loss to Liverpool.
  • Back-to-back wins over relegation rivals Norwich and Burnley were followed up by a loss at Leicester prior to the international break, but the Bees have at least put breathing space between themselves and the drop zone.
  • Nevertheless, Brentford may endure another setback here with Chelsea excellent at home in recent weeks.
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User Predictions

Comments (16)

 
  • I was shocked

  • It seems the sale of chelsea is affecting the players.

  • Nice to notice it was 1st goal of Erikssen since his return to soccer. Rudiger great strike in the goal and what's a big mistake in the lat goal! Here commies were saying that Brentford had not won to Chelsea since...1939! Wow!

  • @dib Wasn't his first goal, he scored already last week ...

  • @dib club goal!

  • Biggest shock of the season so far.

  • @nexus747 The loss - no. The amount of goals scored by Brentford - maybe.

  • This was the trap game of the day ��

  • Under 3.5 goals @1.36

  • 4-1