Two of the best attacking sides in the league this season face each other. It will be an exciting battle where there will be drama and goals. However, considering the form Chelsea are in, we expect them to emerge victorious here.
Match info: Premier League
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Date: Sunday, 15th December 2024
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
The Premier League's two most prolific outfits meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday night, when Chelsea host Brentford in an all-West London affair.
Both added another four goals to their respective tallies following entertaining wins last weekend, with Brentford seeking to continue a remarkable record in the future.
Head-to-head:
- Chelsea have won just 1 of the 6 meetings between the two teams.
- Brentford have recorded 3 wins.
- The remaining 2 clashes ended in draws.
- All their encounters but 1 produced goals.
Form:
- Chelsea in the league: D-W-W-W-W
- Chelsea in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
- Brentford in the League: W-D-W-L-W
- Brentford in all competitions: W-D-W-L-W
Team News:
- Chelsea have two injury concerns in their squad. Wesley Fofana and Reece James are suffering from a hamstring injury. Also, Pedro Neto is suspended for this game through suspension after picking up his fifth yellow of the season. Mykhailo Mudryk is possibly doubtful after missing the last game due to illness.
- As for Brentford, Aaron Hickey and Joshua Dasilva have long-term injuries. The likes of Gustavo Gomes, Mathias Jensen, Rico Henry, and Vitaly Janelt are probable doubts and will be assessed prior to the match.
Player(s) to watch:
- Cole Palmer is arguably one of the best players in the Premier League this season on his current form after delivering another man-of-the-match performance against London rivals Tottenham. He has already reached 11 goals and six assists, and don’t be surprised to see him in the Golden Boot race.
- Bryan Mbeumo has been in sensational form for the Bees this season. In the last game against Newcastle United, he scored one and assisted another to guide his team to an impressive win. He has become a menace from the left-hand side often linking up the play while drifting inside to take the shot from his favoured left foot.