Chelsea have actually won just one of their last seven meetings with Brentford, the Bees collecting three victories during this period. However, the Blues have not lost away to the Bees for 87 years, albeit their last three encounters at the Gtech have all ended all square.
Brentford vs Chelsea preview
Can Chelsea continue their impressive start to this season? Before the international break, the Blues enjoyed a very controversial victory over their other West London neighbours Fulham at Stamford Bridge. The Cottagers thought they'd taken the lead, only for the goal to be ruled out following VAR review, a decision that PGMOL later acknowledged was incorrect. The Blues then took the lead in the ninth minute of injury time, João Pedro with a towering header from a corner, before Enzo Fernández made the points secure from 12 yards, converting a spot-kick that also caused controversy.
Nevertheless, for Enzo Maresca's side, this means they have seven points out of nine, beginning the campaign with a deflating goalless draw against Crystal Palace, before taking out those frustrations on West Ham five days later, demolishing the Hammers 5-1 in Stratford. Now, continuing a streak of four successive London derbies to start the season, will the Blues pick up three points here?
As for Brentford, their start to this campaign has been mixed. A fortnight ago, Keith Andrews' side were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, in a manner that will surely have infuriated the new manager. Kevin Schade saw a tame penalty saved, but the Bees still managed to take the lead with just 13 minutes to play on Wearside, courtesy of Igor Thiago. Nevertheless, Sunderland hit back, scoring twice late on, including a 96th minute winner, to dramatically pinch the points.
This means Brentford have now lost both Premier League away games so far, having been swatted aside 3-1 by Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend. However, there have been signs of encouragement, with the Bees dumping Bournemouth out of the EFL Cup, also defeated Aston Villa 1-0 in their home opener, with Dango Ouattara scoring just 12 minutes into his debut. Now, can the Bees claim a statement Saturday night victory when Chelsea make the five mile trip to the Gtech?
Brentford vs Chelsea head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 23.
- Brentford Wins: 7. Draws: 5. Chelsea Wins: 11.
Brentford team news
Reiss Nelson will be hoping to make his Brentford debut, having joined on loan from Arsenal on deadline day; this would be his first appearance since 4 December following hamstring surgery.
In terms of who is likely to start, Aaron Hickey earned his first Scotland caps for two years during the international break, starting in Copenhagen, so will he return in place of Michael Kayode here? In midfield, with Vitaly Janelt sidelined, Jordan Henderson could keep his place, with Mikkel Damsgaard further forward, having scored a stunning strike for Denmark against Greece on Monday night.
Goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher has fond memories against Chelsea, netting in a victorious EFL Cup Final shootout for Liverpool three years ago, so could be the hero with his hands on Saturday?
Brentford predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): Kelleher; Hickey, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.
Brentford player to watch vs Chelsea
When he arrived from Club Brugge for a then-club-record fee of £30 million, Igor Thiago did so with big expectations, tasking with replacing Ivan Toney, but saw just 169 minutes of action last season due to knee problems. This time round, he has already scored on the road against Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Sunderland, so can he bag his first in front of his own supporters?
Chelsea team news
The headline Chelsea team news is that Cole Palmer is not expected to return, still sidelined with a groin issue exacerbated during the warm-up at West Ham.
Given this, could Alejandro Garnacho make his debut, having finally completed his £40 million move from Manchester United? Up front, Liam Delap suffered a long-term hamstring injury against Fulham, one that had a large ripple effect, ultimately leading to Marc Guiu being recalled from Sunderland.
Tyrique George was the man brought off the bench to lead the line in that West London derby, but it'll be interesting to see who Enzo Maresca goes for this time. Levi Colwill, Benoît Badiashile, Roméo Lavia and Dário Essugo remain sidelined, while none of Axel Disasi, David Datro Fofana nor Raheem Sterling were included in Chelsea's Premier League squad, so aren't eligible.
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Brentford: (4-3-3): Sánchez; James, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández, Neto, Estêvão, Garnacho; João Pedro.
Chelsea player to watch vs Brentford
João Pedro's header against Fulham means he has scored five goals in six appearances for the Blues, including July's Club World Cup, but he has never scored in six meetings with Brentford, so can he change that fact?
Brentford vs Chelsea prediction
We cannot see beyond a Brentford victory in this one, likely to be simply too strong for Brentford, albeit, if you are planning to tune in, do so expecting to see goals: Brentford 1-3 Chelsea.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Brentford vs Chelsea in the Premier League?
Brentford vs Chelsea takes place on Saturday 13 September 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).