Chelsea are out for revenge in today's lunchtime's west London derby against Brentford.
The Bees have inflicted embarrassing defeats on the Blues on each of their last two trips to Stamford Bridge, including a 4-1 comeback win 18 months ago which featured three goals scored in seven second-half minutes.
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However, this season has a bit of a different feel for both teams.
Mauricio Pochettino can point to a string of promising results of late as Chelsea continue on a long, arduous road that they hope will lead them back to the top.
Thomas Frank's Brentford comfortably beat Burnley last week but have struggled to be little more than an inconsistent mid-table team this term, amid injuries and the lack of Ivan Toney.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Chelsea vs Brentford is scheduled for a 12.30pm BST kick-off today, October 28, 2023.
The match will take place at Stamford Bridge in London.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Brentford
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports, with coverage beginning at 11am.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the TNT Sports app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Nizaar Kinsella at the ground.
Chelsea vs Brentford team news
Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Disasi, Thiago Silva, Colwill, Cucurella; Gallagher, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Sterling; Jackson
Subs: Badiashile, Ugochukwu, James, Gusto, Petrovic, Maatsen, Deivid Washington, Beach, Matos.
Brentford XI: Flekken, Ajer, Pinnock, Collins, Roerslev, Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt, Hickey, Mbeumo, Wissa.
Subs: Maupay, Jorgensen, Ghoddos, Onyeka, Mee, Strakosha, Yarmolyuk, Olakigbe, Brierley
Chelsea vs Brentford prediction
Pochettino is finally generating some momentum around the Blues and, with all due respect to their opponents, these are the games they will have to win to maintain it.
Brentford have not been their best selves this season and could struggle to hold out, even if they do get on the scoresheet.
Chelsea to win, 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea have not beaten Brentford at home in the league since 1946.
Chelsea wins: 10
Brentford wins: 3
Draws: 6
Chelsea vs Brentford match odds
Chelsea win: 8/15
Brentford win: 4/1
Draw: 23/10
