LiontipsBrentford vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (October 16, 2021).
Command Analysis
The Premier League newbie, Brentford got off to a good start. The team confidently passed the first stages of the EFL League Cup, knocking out Forest Green (3:1) and Oldham (7:0). In the Round of 16, they will face Stoke City.
Thomas Frank's charges chalked up 3 victories and 3 draws in the first seven rounds of the Premier League. The Bees have 12 points, which is only 3 points less than the second Liverpool. In the last three games, the hosts triumphed over Wolverhampton (2:0), drew with Liverpool (3:3), and defeated West Ham (2:1) away. Brentford have a good goal difference; they have scored 10 and conceded only 6 goals.
Baptiste, Bech Sørensen, Dasilva, Janelt, and Ajer have been ruled out of this fixture.
Last season's Champions League and the UEFA Super Cup winner, Chelsea have played two matches in the main European club competition. First, they defeated Zenit (1:0), and then unexpectedly lost to Juventus (0:1).
The Blues had a confident start in the EFL League Cup; they beat Aston Villa and advanced to the Round of 16. As for the English Premier League, Thomas Tuchel's men are leading the standings after the first seven rounds. The Blues have earned 16 points (5 victories and 1 draw). After suffering a defeat at the hands of Manchester City (0:1), Chelsea got a home win against Southampton (3:1).
James, Lukaku, and Pulisic are unavailable for Chelsea this weekend.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: Total Under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 6 games of Brentford.
СтавкаYellow Cards: Total Under 4
This bet played in the last 3 games of Chelsea.
СтавкаGoals In Both Halves - Yes
Goals were scored in both halves in 4 out of 6 previous games of Chelsea.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Chelsea won the last 2 head-to-head games in a row.
Tip and bets
Brentford had a great start in the new season, but they couldn't keep the same pace for a long time. Chelsea top the standings, but they have no room for error and need to secure the first line. The visitors are plainly stronger than the Bees, and we think they will gain the upper hand in the London derby.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) tp Chelsea
Chelsea have a huge class advantage, they have a larger budget and more experience at the top level. We believe that they will have no problems getting three points in this game.
Second bet - Chelsea to win by 2 goals
