Chelsea's Opponent – Brentford
Brentford dismantled Newcastle last time out in GW15, scoring four goals and conceding two. The Bees have scored at least three goals in each of their last six home games at the Gtech Community Stadium, making them the team with the best home record in the league this season – 22 points and 26 goals scored.
However, Brentford's away form is among the worst in the league. They have scored only five goals away from home while conceding a whopping 14 goals in seven games. They have managed to take just one point away from home this season – joint worst with Southampton.
Club | Away Game Played | Away GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Everton | 7 | 13 | 5 |
Brentford | 7 | 14 | 1 |
Southampthon | 8 | 15 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Chelsea and Brentford have only faced each other six times in league history. Brentford hold the upper hand with three wins and 10 goals scored, compared to Chelsea's one win and four goals. A total of 14 goals have been scored in these encounters, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
GW16
The good feelings continue at Chelsea after their academy boys, alongside some first-team players, made quick work of Astana in chilly conditions in Kazakhstan. The young Blues scored three first-half goals, showcasing the depth and talent within the squad.
Manager Maresca opted to rest many of his first-team players for the midweek clash, ensuring fresh legs for this weekend's showdown against their West London rivals. In fact, only Pedro Neto has started the last two games, highlighting the impressive squad depth at Maresca's disposal at Stamford Bridge.