Chelsea vs Brentford Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Chelsea vs Brentford taking place? Chelsea vs Brentford will take place on Saturday 2nd April, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Chelsea vs Brentford taking place? Chelsea vs Brentford will take place at Stamford Bridge in London
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Brentford? Ticket information for Chelsea vs Brentford can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Brentford on in the UK? Chelsea vs Brentford will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Brentford in the UK? Chelsea vs Brentford cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
CHELSEA
- Chelsea welcome West London rivals Brentford to Stamford Bridge looking to maintain their run of six straight victories in all competitions and build up further momentum ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first-leg against Real Madrid this coming Wednesday.
- Head coach Thomas Tuchel is hugely boosted by the return to full training of full-back Reece James, although the England international is more likely to make his first start since injury against Real Madrid.
BRENTFORD
- Brentford’s run of two successive Premier League wins came to an end just before the international break at the hands of Leicester and whilst the Bees sit eight points clear of the bottom three heading into this latest round of fixtures, they won’t feel safe just yet.
- Julian Jeanvier remains sidelined and midfielder Josh Dasilva misses out through injury despite seeing his suspension come to an end, Christian Eriksen could start after featuring twice for Denmark across the international break.
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Mendy; Chalobah, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Kovacic, Jorginho, Alonso; Mount, Pulisic; Havertz
UNAVAILABLE: Chilwell (Injured), Hudson-Odoi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
BRENTFORD
PREDICTED XI (4-5-1): Raya; Ajer, Pinnock, Jansson, Henry; Mbeumo, Jensen, Norgaard, Eriksen, Wissa; Toney
UNAVAILABLE: Jeanvier (Injured), Dasilva (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Chelsea probably have too much to do in terms of catching the top two, but in terms of securing a Champions League place for next season, the Blues are in an excellent position with five points currently separating them from fourth-placed Arsenal. Whilst Brentford certainly won’t roll over in a local derby and will make things very difficult for Tuchel’s men, the strength-in-depth of the hosts should see them overwhelm their opponents and ultimately come out on top.
Tip: CHELSEA TO WIN
