Chelsea will be trying to bolster its position at the top of the Premier League table on Saturday when it visits local foe Brentford. The Blues (5-1-1) are the reigning European champions and have six league titles and eight FA Cup trophies. Meanwhile, Brentford (3-3-1) is in its first season in the top division since 1947. The teams have faced off just four times since then, with Chelsea unbeaten (3-1-0) in those FA Cup matches. The Bees are writing a compelling story, and a positive result against the league leaders would be a chapter all its own.
Kickoff from Brentford Community Stadium is set for 12:30 p.m ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Chelsea as the -165 favorite (risk $165 to win $100) in its latest Brentford vs. Chelsea odds, with Brentford the +525 underdog. A draw is priced at +270 and the over-under for total goals scored is set at 2.5. Before you make any Chelsea vs. Brentford picks or English Premier League predictions, you need to see what European soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper. Since then, his European soccer picks have hauled in stunning profits. Green has generated well over $36,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season.
Now, Green has taken a close look at Chelsea vs. Brentford from every possible angle and released his coveted picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see his EPL picks. Here are several betting odds and trends for Brentford vs. Chelsea:
- Brentford vs. Chelsea spread: Chelsea -0.5 (-170)
- Brentford vs. Chelsea over-under: 2.5 goals
- Brentford vs. Chelsea money line: Chelsea -165, Brentford +525, Draw +270
- BRE: Ivan Toney has 72 goals and 23 assists in his past 128 club matches
- CHE: Timo Werner has 35 goals and 17 assists in his last 75 club matches
Featured Game | Brentford vs. Chelsea
Why you should back Chelsea
Kai Havertz and Timo Werner, each with one goal, have the speed to blitz the Brentford defense, and the midfielders set the attackers up for success. Jorginho, Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante all are top-notch midfielders, and they were among the five Chelsea players named last week to the 30-player shortlist for the Ballon d’Or. Kante is expected to be back after a positive COVID test and is a key to protecting the defense.
That back line has been nearly impossible to break down, yielding three goals in the seven matches. Cesar Azpilicueta also was on that nomination list, along with Romelu Lukaku, and he and Andreas Christensen could do more if Antonio Rudiger can’t go. Brentford has scored just 10 goals and is tied for second-lowest possession in the EPL (41 percent). The back line shouldn’t be troubled much, and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy also is among the best in the business. Still, the Blues won’t overlook Brentford after it pulled off a 3-3 draw with Liverpool a few weeks ago.
Why you should back Brentford
Brentford management has built a strong team based on advanced analytics, and it has been surprisingly competitive in its first foray into the Premier League in 75 years. Four days before the draw with Liverpool, Brentford beat Oldham 7-0 in the League Cup, and it has league wins against Arsenal and West Ham. The Bees are allowing less than a goal per game, and three of the six they have conceded came in that Liverpool match. Their only loss was a 1-0 setback to Brighton. They also should be well-rested but will have to guard against losing their momentum.
The fans should be beyond boisterous at a match of this caliber, and the Bees have taken seven points from their last three games. They are seventh in the EPL table, ahead of teams like Arsenal and Tottenham. Yoane Wissa scored on the final kick in a 2-1 win against West Ham to propel Brentford into the break in style. Wissa has scored twice in four matches, and Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumbo each have two goals.
How to make EPL picks for Brentford vs. Chelsea
Green has examined the Brentford vs. Chelsea matchup from every angle, and he is going over on the goal total. He also provides three confident best bets, all with plus-money payouts, and has a complete analysis of this English Premier League match. He’s only sharing those EPL picks at SportsLine.
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