Premier League: Brentford vs. Chelsea Picks — Blues to Overpower Bees? (Apr 6)

Chelsea still have a top-four finish in their own hands at this stage of the season, but they will need to continue picking up wins to avoid dropping into fifth.

The Blues have been in shaky form across recent weeks after losing three of their last six in the Premier League. But, the returning Cole Palmer could be a huge factor in getting them over the line this term.

Thomas Frank has once again done an excellent job at Brentford this term, and the Bees could yet finish the campaign in the top half of the standings after winning three of their last six.

Odds

Brentford Boast Upper-Hand Against Blues

Chelsea ended a five-game winless sequence against Brentford in the previous match between the sides this season. T

he Bees had previously won three of the last five matches. However, each of the last two at the Gtech Community Stadium have ended in draws.

Brentford vs. Chelsea Key Stats

• Chelsea have failed to win their last seven matches on the road in the Premier League, picking up just two points over that period.
• Brentford have gone seven home matches without a win in the Premier League; their longest winless sequence at home since December 2006.

Brentford Team News

Rico Henry is still out injured for Brentford due to a thigh injury. Meanwhile, Mads Roerslev, Fabio Carvalho, and Gustavo Gomes are all no nearer making their returns.

Possible Lineup

M. Flekken (GK); K. Ajer, N. Collins, E. Pinnock, K. Lewis-Potter, C. Norgaard, V. Janelt, B. Mbeumo, M. Damsgaard, K. Schade, Y. Wissa

Chelsea Team News

Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke are all back for Chelsea. However, Marc Guiu remains unavailable for the Blues.

Possible Lineup

R. Sanchez (GK); R. James, L. Colwill, T. Adarabioyo, M. Cucurella, M. Caicedo, E. Fernandez, P. Neto, C. Palmer, C. Nkunku, N. Jackson

Brentford vs. Chelsea Picks

Chelsea have underperformed in recent away matches, while home victories have dried up for Brentford. Therefore, this could be a difficult match to predict.

But, the pressure will be on Enzo Maresca’s visitors, and that could spur them on to gain maximum points. Their chances will be enhanced following the return of Palmer.