Premier League: Chelsea VS Brentford: prediction, possible lineups, head-to-head stats

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In their most recent April meeting, Brentford smashed four past Thomas Tuchel's side, led by a hat trick from Antonio Rudiger.

Ivan Toney's goal-scoring exploits continue for the Bees as they beat Brighton 2-0 last weekend to keep pace with the Premier League's elite.

Graham Potter's side can get within a point of Manchester City with a win tonight, and Chelsea hasn't had a goalscorer like that in a while, thanks to Mason Mount.

Brentford will look to build on last weekend's triumph over Brighton in this west London derby.

With a resolute victory over Aston Villa, Chelsea returned to the top four and remained unbeaten under Graham Potter.

The Bees look like they'll be able to finish in the top half of the Premier League. The 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion was another success for Thomas Frank's squad, who are now tenth in the standings.

In contrast, Graham Potter's reign at Chelsea continues to be one of revolution; his Blues are unbeaten in Potter's tenure.

The team from west London is currently riding a five-game winning streak, with their most recent win coming in a 2-0 shutout of Aston Villa. While a run at the title is unlikely, Chelsea should be in good shape to finish in the playoffs.

Last year's matchup was between these two teams and was a tight 1-0 victory for Chelsea. Ben Chilwell scored the game-winning goal, and Edouard Mendy kept Brentford from scoring.

Head-to-head, Chelsea has won 10 games, while Brentford has half of that to their name. At the same time, 2 of the matches have resulted in a draw.

One interesting stat is that Chelsea has scored at least two goals in their last four PL matches.

Chelsea predicted lineup

Thiago Silva (hamstring) and Hakim Ziyech (illness) are two players Chelsea hopes to have back soon.

For the Blues, key players Wesley Fofana (knee), N'Golo Kante (hamstring), and Reece James (knee) will continue to be sidelined.

Cesar Azpilicueta, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Jorginho are all in the mix to make their returns for this match; Potter did not hesitate to make substitutions at halftime when his team was under pressure against Villa, and he may do the same here.

Probable lineup: Kepa, Sterling, Mount, Aubameyang, Azpilicueta, Chalobah, Koulibaly, Loftus-Cheek, Jorginho, Kovacic, Chilwell

Brentford predicted lineup

Thomas Strakosha and Aaron Hickey of Brentford have suffered ankle injuries and are out until the World Cup is over. Christian Norgaard's Achilles issue also shows no signs of improvement.

The Bees have had four days off since they triumphed over Brighton, so they may choose to keep the same starting lineup against their old rivals. However, Mikkel Damsgaard and Keane Lewis-Potter may challenge Yoane Wissa for a starting berth on the wings.

Probable lineup: Raya, Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa, Ajer, Pinnock, Mee, Henry, Jensen, Janelt, Onyeka

Chelsea VS Brentford prediction

Although Brentford gave Chelsea a run for their money, the Blues should be able to fend them off. 

It's been almost a decade and a half, but this is Chelsea's longest winning streak. And on Wednesday, Chelsea should add to their growing momentum with a win, although a close one.

Final prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brentford