Chelsea welcome Brentford to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League tonight as Frank Lampard looks for his first win back in interim charge.
The Blues legend has endured a miserable time of things thus far and would see the situation get even worse should the Bees run out winners in this west London derby. For Lampard, getting a win feels very important as they get closer to bringing in Mauricio Pochettino.
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While Chelsea are playing for very little now, failing to beat a local rival they have so often dominated would be another indication of just how far they have fallen. Though Lampard’s standing as a club legend will never be in doubt, this feels like a remarkably meek way to end what is surely his final spell involved with the club.
The Bees, meanwhile, could go within three points of seventh-placed Liverpool - who are also in action at West Ham - with a win as they continue to dream about potential European qualification. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Brentford is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off time tonight on Tuesday April 26, 2023.
Stamford Bridge in west London will host the contest.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Brentford
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be broadcast live on BT Sport 3, with coverage beginning at 7:15pm BST ahead of a 7:45pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will also be able to watch online through the BT Sport website or app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action tonight with Standard Sport’s dedicated live match blog. Nizaar Kinsella will be providing expert analysis from the ground.
Chelsea vs Brentford team news
Reece James and Mason Mount are not expected to play again for Chelsea this season, while Kai Havertz will miss out.
Conor Gallagher, meanwhile, is pushing to start after scoring the only goal of the mini-Lampard era thus far in the defeat to Brighton. Armando Broja and Kalidou Koulibaly are also sidelined.
For Brentford, Christian Norgaard misses out along with Keane Lewis-Potter and Thomas Strakosha. Pontus Jansson will not play again this season, while Kevin Schade will be available. Kristoffer Ajer is a big doubt still.
Chelsea vs Brentford prediction
Chelsea look there for the taking. Against a direct, high-energy team like Brentford, it’s hard to see how a team in this kind of form can get anything at all.
Brentford to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea wins: 10
Draws: 3
Brentford wins: 5
Chelsea vs Brentford match odds
Chelsea to win: 7/10
Draw: 29/10
Brentford to win: 4/1
