Brentford will host Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 19, as the two sides meet for Matchweek 12 of the Premier League season.
The Blues are coming off a 2-0 win over Aston Villa this past weekend that saw Mason Mount find the back of the net twice, while Kepa Arrizabalaga collected seven saves in goal. Chelsea are now 6-1-2 and have been victorious in each of their previous five matches.
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Meanwhile, the Bees are 3-4-3 after a 2-0 win over Brighton on Friday, ending a three-match winless run in the Premier League. Ivan Toney secured a brace, including a fantastic backheel finish during the victory.
Can the Blues keep their hot streak going against Brentford? Or will the Bees find a way to stop Chelsea in front of their home crowd? Let’s look at current betting odds to identify best bets and props for this Matchweek 12 showdown.
Matthew Williams' 2022-23 EPL Betting Record: 37-21 (+32.1 units)
Brentford vs Chelsea Odds
3-way handicap: Brentford (+375) | Draw (+280) |Chelsea (-140)
Draw No Bet: Brentford (+240) | Chelsea (-350)
Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (-130) | Under 2.5 (-110)
Both Teams to Score: Yes (-130) | No (-110)
Brentford vs Chelsea odds are current as of Monday, Oct. 17, on BetMGM Sportsbook.
Chelsea enters the match as a solid road favorite over Brentford, with a slight lean towards the Over. It would not be a surprise to see a higher-scoring match with Reece James and Wesley Fofana still missing from the Blues' defense.
Brentford vs Chelsea Prediction
Brentford 1-3 Chelsea
The Bees have conceded 17 goals this season while collecting 18 of their own, thanks mainly to the incredible form of striker Ivan Toney.
I expect this trend to continue, with Brentford finding the back of the net while continuing to surrender scoring chances in the attacking third.
Chelsea have been a different club under Graham Potter offensively. The addition of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the recent resurgence of Mason Mount have made the Blues dangerous and less predictable in their attack.
This should be another match in which Chelsea dominates possession, leading to the Blues securing another three points in the EPL standings. Just don’t expect a clean sheet in this one due to the Blues depleted defense.
Brentford vs Chelsea Betting Tips
- Ivan Toney has converted 20 consecutive penalty kicks for Brentford.
- Chelsea has scored 12 goals in their last five matches.
- Chelsea has secured four consecutive clean sheets.
- Brentford conceded seven goals in October while scoring just three..
- Brentford has failed to score in just one of five home matches.
- Chelsea has scored four of their five goals in away matches during the first half.
Brentford vs Chelsea Best Bets
➕ Chelsea Wins & Both Teams Score (+240) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 Unit
As mentioned above, the absence of James and Fofana will continue to make things challenging for Chelsea on the defensive side. This should allow the Bees to find the back of the net during the match.
However, I expect the Blues to win this match due to their recent form on offense.
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➕ Ivan Toney: Anytime Goal (+210) at BetMGM
WAGER: 1 Unit
Toney has been outstanding this season, scoring eight goals with two assists over 10 matches. The English striker is a dangerous threat during set pieces due to his ability to win aerial duels, and has the ability to score in a variety of situations.
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